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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
The FDA Just Cleared a Monthly Chew to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs
New World screwworm has gone from a distant headline to an active concern for veterinarians in the span of a year, and the FDA just handed the profession a new option for fighting it in dogs. On August 13, Zoetis announced that Simparica Trio, its monthly chewable for sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel, received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for treating infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae in puppies and dogs.
Can Your Dog Help Protect Your Child From Respiratory Infections? New Study Suggests It Might
A new study from researchers at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare adds another intriguing piece to the puzzle. The research suggests that microbes carried into the home by dogs may help reduce respiratory infections during a child's first year of life. Published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, the findings suggest that some of the smallest things dogs bring into our homes could have surprisingly big implications for human health.
Prepared, not panicked: An owner’s guide to choking emergency responses
Because choking is a terrifying emergency for pets and their owners, Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, shares what every pet owner and pet sitter should know about recognizing choking and responding safely.
Second Rabid Beaver Confirmed at Maryland State Park After Man Is Attacked While Fishing
A second rabid beaver has been confirmed at a Maryland state park just days after another infected beaver was discovered at the same location, prompting officials to close portions of the park and warn visitors who may have been exposed.
A Nebraska Lab May Have Found the H5N1 Vaccine Cattle Have Been Waiting For
There's still no licensed bird flu vaccine for dairy cattle. A team at the University of Nebraska just published results that could change that, and the same platform might work in people too.
Could Vampire Bats End Up Carrying Chronic Wasting Disease? One Researcher Thinks It's Worth Asking Now
Vampire bats are creeping north out of Mexico. Chronic wasting disease is creeping south out of the Rockies. A prion researcher wants everyone to start thinking about what happens if those two trend lines ever cross, before it becomes a real problem instead of a hypothetical one.
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