September 28 marks the 8th annual World Rabies Day, an international event created to help raise rabies awareness and save lives. Despite major efforts to eradicate the virus, rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing more than 55,000 people ev…
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Chagas Disease in Dogs
Chagas disease is believed to infect more than 300,000 people in the United States, and nearly 8 million people across Mexico and Central and South America. But Chagas is not just a human disease; recent research has shown that dogs across the state of Texas are becoming infected with the parasite that causes Chagas. So just what kind of threat does Chagas disease pose to humans and their pets? In this podcast, Dr. Sarah Hamer, an assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences at Texas A&M University, discusses Chagas disease.
Noise phobias in dogs
Noise phobias are among the most commonly recognized panic-related disorders in dogs. Triggered by fireworks, thunderclaps, and other loud and unexpected sounds, these noise phobias can cause our dogs to cower, withdraw, and experience great distress. …
Feline blood donation
Blood banks and blood donors are an integral component of human health. But blood banks are no longer just a human endeavor. As advances in veterinary medicine have increased, so too has the need for blood banks for our pets, as well as pet blood donor…
Dogs living with cats: It doesn’t have to be mass hysteria
Canines and felines have a long history of being used as examples of mortal enemies, but in reality, and perhaps with a little preparation and encouragement from us, dogs and cats can live happy lives together. In this podcast, former AVMA president an…
Hookworm in Pets
According to the CDC, an estimated 576 million to 740 million people in the world are infected with hookworm. But this parasite is not just a threat to humans; our pets can be affected as well. In this podcast, Dr. Raffy Dorian, owner of the Market Str…