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As cold winter weather slowly slips away and warm spring temperatures arrive, sluggish parasites wake up. This makes April the perfect time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take action to reduce your pet’s likelihood of giving ticks a ride—or a meal—and learn how to spot common Lyme disease signs to ensure your four-legged friend gets the […]
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Are Dogs and Cats Able to Contract Rabies? September 28th, World Rabies Day is observed to raise awareness of the deadly disease that still kills tens of thousands of humans and animals worldwide. The viral infection known as rabies affects mammals’ brains and neurological systems. Domestic and wild animals, including dogs and cats, are susceptible […]
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Pets can be tested, but because of the minimal risk, USDA, CDC, AVMA, and others are not recommending pets be tested for COVID-19 at this time. As of March 15, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine has the capability to test for the new COVID-19 in pets. The test request must […]
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The American Veterinary Medical Association and the CDC recommend that anyone sick with COVID-19 should maintain separation from household pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just like you would with people. Although there have been minimal reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19 in the United States, it is still recommended that people sick with […]
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Can my pet get the COVID-19 virus? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) mostly spreads from person to person, however it can also spread between people and animals. COVID-19 is a type of coronavirus. Some cause cold-like illnesses in people, and others cause illness in animals, such as bats. While the specific source of origin isn’t 100% known, the […]
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