Last week, 70 cats at a shelter in Spokane, Wash., had to be put down due to the spread of feline panleukopenia-also known as feline parvovirus, feline distemper, or feline infectious enteritis. So what risks does feline panleukopenia pose to our cats,…
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Kennel Cough
There are a number of reasons why our dogs might cough—anything from inhaled irritants to congestive heart failure. One of the more common reasons, however, is due to a condition called “kennel cough.” So what exactly is kennel cough, and how serious of a condition is it? In this podcast, Dr. Stephan Carey, an assistant professor at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses kennel cough.
Dog Park Safety
As the weather heats up across the country, more and more pet owners are heading outside and visiting dog parks to let their dogs play and socialize. Dog parks can be a great source of fun and exercise for our pets, but, if we’re not careful, they can also pose some health risks for dogs and people. In this podcast, Dr. Susan Nelson, clinical professor at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares tips on keeping pets and people safe when visiting dog parks.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2013 (May 19-25)
Last year, nearly 5 million people were bitten by dogs in the United States, and nearly 1 million people, more than half of them children, required medical attention for dog bites. Many of these bites could have been avoided by knowing a few simple facts about dog behavior and through responsible pet ownership. To help educate the public on how best to prevent dog bites, the AVMA is again teaming up with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S. Postal Service, and America’s plastic and reconstructive surgeons to sponsor National Dog Bite Prevention Week, held this year from May 19-25. In this podcast, Dr. Ilana Reisner, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and owner of Reisner Veterinary Behavior and Consulting Services in Media, Pennsylvania, discusses dog bite prevention strategies.
Allergies in Pets
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” Nearly 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergies, according to the Foundation … but it’s not just people that are affected by allergies. Our four-footed friends fall victim to allergies more commonly than many people realize. In this podcast, Dr. Dan Morris, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses allergies in pets.
Giardia
As pet owners, we do all that we can to protect our pets from threats in the environment. Unfortunately, this can be a difficult task when those threats are microscopic, such as the intestinal parasite giardia, which can not only make our pets sick, bu…