A new study published using data from Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study details antimicrobial treatment preferences among veterinarians caring for Study participants. The paper, published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research, provides further insight into antimicrobial prescribing patterns prevalent in the United States and the implications of those patterns in the growing problem [...]
By Pet Poison Helpline Tiffany Day and her travel buddy Luna, a labrador retriever mix, had just arrived from their long drive from Illinois to New Mexico. Day realized she needed a few items from the store, so she left Luna and her open travel bag in the downstairs bathroom and headed out the door. Little did she know an [...]
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval of NOBIVAC® NXT Canine Flu H3N2, a next-level solution to help safeguard dogs against the ongoing threat of canine influenza. The [...]
The Kennel Club of Anne Arundel (KCAA) is giving back to the community by donating canine/feline oxygen masks to the Anne Arundel Fire Department. These specially-designed masks are used for dogs and cats that have suffered smoke inhalation. It should be noted that smoke masks for humans cannot be used for dogs or cats. The [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce AKC® DNA + Health. This new test combines genetic health and traits testing with AKC DNA identification, creating a powerful tool for breeders. “At the AKC, we’re always looking for tools to help [...]
As awareness of the health risks associated with radon and fracking exposure in connection to cancer continues to rise in human medicine, a recent study explored these ties with multicentric lymphoma, a prevalent canine cancer. Surprisingly, the study did not identify significant correlations between living near sources of environmental toxins, such as fracking by-products and [...]
Elite Eight List of Pet Owner Fouls For Pet Poison Prevention Month From Pet Poison Hotline March is not just for madness — it also happens to be Pet Poison Prevention Month. To help sports enthusiasts remember to protect their pets while cheering on their favorite teams, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline have analyzed [...]
This National Pet Dental Health Month, Banfield Pet Hospital – the nation’s leading provider of preventive veterinary care and part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of practices – analyzed its data from more than 3 million pets seen at its 1,000+ hospital locations nationwide to gain insights on the state of pet dental health across the U.S., [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to present the AKC Educated Breeder Webinar Series. Each webinar will focus on topics that provide educational enrichment for all breeders. The first in the series is called Pyo: The fear inducing three letter word and [...]
Anyone with a pet large enough, or agile enough, to reach the top of a counter knows that nothing is safe. While most people are worried about animals stealing food, a potentially more dangerous situation occurs when pets accidentally ingest human medications left out where a pet can reach them. “The one thing we’ve learned [...]
