Entries by Betsy Thibaut-Stephenson

The Importance of Maintaining Pet Hydration

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Rising summer temperatures mean pet owners should be extra vigilant when it comes to ensuring their pets get the right amount of water. July is National Pet Hydration Month, which is a great opportunity to learn more about dehydration and over-hydration.  Read here to learn more.

AHI Signs Open Letter on the Value of Animal Agriculture During Covid-19 & Beyond

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The coronavirus crisis has brought into focus the incredible public health challenge our world faces, and nowhere is this challenge more apparent than in food production. Nourishing the world during this crisis is a top priority across nations. Our world needs the contributions of livestock. Globally, 1.3 billion people depend on livestock for their employmenti, […]

Could Virus-Sniffing Dogs Help Prevent COVID-19 from Spreading?

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When it comes to stopping the spread of Coronavirus, it’s all paws on deck as scientists around the world look for solutions. Specially trained dogs have long been employed to detect medical conditions in humans, and now researchers are working to determine if these dogs’ skills can be applied to COVID-19. Read more here.  

The FDA Updates Information About Pets and Coronavirus

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Our understanding of coronavirus is continuously evolving, and experts at the FDA have updated their guidelines for how pet owners can keep their pets safe during the pandemic. The risk of pets spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 in people is considered to be low, and at this time, there is no evidence that animals […]

RECOGNIZING VETERINARIANS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

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World Veterinary Day was designed to focus our attention on the lifesaving work performed by veterinary professionals around the world every day, and their work is more important than ever during the current public health crisis. Learn more about the importance of veterinarians during COVID-19.

TIPS FOR PET CARE DURING COVID-19

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As always, the animal health industry is dedicated to the health and well-being of animals in our care, even in this time of restricted movement and stay at home measures. Experts and medical professionals continue to carefully monitor and analyze animal health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and pet owners also have a responsibility to help […]