The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinarians to be aware of the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with drugs that are in the isoxazoline class.
Yesterday, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) issued guidance to help travelers understand their rights while new regulations are being developed. The DOT is currently developing new rules to govern what types of animals will be allowed to accompany passengers on flights and what documentation will be required to determine a passenger’s legitimate need. The guidance […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, announces that Dr. Anita Oberbauer is the recipient of the 2019 Asa Mays, DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award. Named for Dr. Asa Mays, a member of CHF’s first Board of Directors in 1995, […]
Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (Department) reissued a temporary order designating several animal diseases as “dangerous transmissible diseases”, including Canine Brucellosis (Brucella canis). As noted by the Department, transmission of B. canis bacteria occurs through exposure to secretions during estrus or mating or by contact with infected tissues during birth or following abortion. Infected dogs may spread […]
BaRay Events was thrilled to announce that they will have two new licensed superintendents after January 2020 – Jeff Inman and Dale Neukom. Jeff and Dale currently work with Roy Jones Dog Shows and will continue to work for Roy Jones Dog Shows throughout 2019. BaRay will be working with them in the East and Midwest […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF) and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) are pleased to announce a three-year extension of the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program for 2021-2023. The Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program sponsored by the American Kennel Club, AKC Canine Health Foundation, and Theriogenology Foundation is a collaborative effort, started […]
AKC Legislative Alert Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the state budget. Thanks to legislative leadership, an amendment was included in the budget that addressed an issue that arose in late 2018 where the Ohio Department of Agriculture was requiring all who sell dogs in the state to be licensed and regulated as a retail pet store. […]
The Westminster Kennel Club announces that the original paintings, the creations of world-renowned artist Misha Linn and used as commemorative posters for its 2019-2021 shows, will be given to Take The Lead. Take The Lead’s initial plan is to raffle the original 2019 show artwork. Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the year at the […]
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce that Ocean County, NJ is now equipped with an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer that will be available to dispatch to any disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets. AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program that […]
New York, NY – In 2020 the dogs are taking their talents to the Javits Center in New York City when The American Kennel Club (AKC®) hosts its annual AKC Meet The Breeds® on January 25-26th, 2020. This family-friendly, educational extravaganza gives animal lovers the unique opportunity to meet and play with hundreds of adorable […]
