Companion animal health

KGW News Report: Wild Coast Raw sickens cats that tested positive for bird flu in Multnomah, Clackamas counties; state doctor warns of more cases

Wild Coast Raw sickens cats that tested positive for bird flu in Multnomah, Clackamas counties; state doctor warns of more cases By Jamie Parfitt, Alma McCarty, February 14, 2025 Two cats in Multnomah County were put down recently after contracting bird flu, an outbreak which agricultural officials in Oregon and Washington have linked to an […]

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From Huffpost: Vets Share The Most Common Signs Of Lyme Disease In Dogs

Vets Share The Most Common Signs Of Lyme Disease In Dogs Jillian Wilson, June 7, 2024 Summer brings lots of great elements, such as barbecues, beach days and later sunsets ― but it also means the start of a widely despised time: tick season. The small parasites can be hugely problematic in many parts of the […]

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From Good Housekeeping: 14 Warning Signs Your Pet May Be Sick

14 Warning Signs Your Pet May Be Sick (and What to Do) Jennifer Billock, May 15, 2024 As all pet owners know, our four-legged furries are more than friends — they’re family members. So when they seem sick, it can be easy to decide to drop everything and run to the vet. The good news […]

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From AP News: Traveling with dogs to the US?

Traveling with dogs to the US? The new rules you’ll need to follow Mike Stobbe, May 8, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The new rules […]

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Louisiana News Report: Know the difference between kennel cough and mysterious dog illness; how grooming spas are upping cleaning protocols

Know the difference between kennel cough and mysterious dog illness; how grooming spas are upping cleaning protocols By Cali Hubbard, December 11, 2023 BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – An infectious respiratory disease among dogs has been reported in at least 16 states, not including Louisiana. As more people look to board their dogs ahead of the holidays, […]

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