Can my pet get COVID-19 coronavirus?
Companion Animals and COVID-19 The Board of Animal Health in Minnesota recently released some important information about COVID-19 coronavirus in pets. This was also developed in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health. You can download a copy of this material here thanks to the BAH/MDH. When in doubt, please contact your veterinarian by calling them for more information. Can my animal become ill with or spread COVID-19? There is no evidence at this time that...
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Stressed from COVID-19?
Here are a few great resources if you’re stressed out from COVID-19 and the impact on your family. Kudos to Dr. Herdley Paolini, PhD, LP, President of the Institute for Physician Integration & Nemours’ Children’s Hospital, Residency Psychologist for creating these – I found them very helpful! Dr Herdley Paolini Institute of Physician Integration Covid-19 Psychological Care – Quarantine Edition Dr Herdley Paolini Institute of Physician Integration...
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Can my dog or cat get coronavirus COVID-19?
With all the concern about coronavirus now, I often get asked whether dogs or cats can get coronavirus or COVID-19. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, we veterinarians were really only familiar with the coronavirus in cats that causes severe, potentially life-threatening Feline Infectious Peritonitis. (You can read more about that here or listen to the podcast I did on this with Pet Life Radio on #ERVet. But this is a different type – specifically alpha-coronavirus.) In dogs, coronavirus...
Read MoreA new food that reduces how allergic you may be to your cat?
Purina® Pro Plan® Announces Imminent Product Breakthrough in Management of Cat Allergens Pro Plan LiveClear™ is first cat food shown to neutralize Fel d 1, the most common cat allergen ST. LOUIS — Veterinarians can soon recommend a feline-friendly option in the management of cat allergens: Purina Pro Plan LiveClear, the first and only cat food that reduces the allergens in cat hair and dander. This breakthrough diet, available in April 2020, is the culmination of more than a...
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How to care for young puppies and kittens
If you just found a very young kitten or happened to rescue a litter of newborn puppies, this article is a must read! Taking care of neonates or pediatric puppies and kittens is very different from taking care of adult animals, as it requires a lot of energy, time, and commitment. That’s because it’s almost an hourly job. First, let’s clarify a few definitions in animals: Neonate: Defined as 0-2 weeks of ageInfant: Defined as 2-6 weeks of ageJuvenile: Defined as 6-12 weeks of...
Read MoreWhat not to do if you can’t afford your veterinary bill…
Recently, I learned of a man who faces criminal charges after he set fire to an emergency veterinary hospital in Oregon after “a billing disagreement involving his cat.” Yes, set fire to a veterinary hospital! WTH? The Springfield Police arrested this man on January 30 for suspicion of Arson 1, Criminal Mischief 1, and 10 counts of Reckless Endangering. Thankfully, no veterinary staff were hurt, and firefighters risked their life (Thank you!) to respond to the...
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