World Zoonosis Day: Understanding the Animal & Human Health Connection

Renowned scientist Louis Pasteur revolutionized modern medical treatments, and his use of vaccines to prevent zoonosis, or the transmission of diseases between animals and humans, is perhaps his most relevant contribution to our modern life today. On July 6, 1885, Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against Rabies. We commemorate this breakthrough each year with […]

Understanding COVID-19 and Pets

As COVID- 19 began spreading throughout the U.S. earlier this year, pet owners asked if they could give the novel coronavirus to their pets, or if their pets could infect them. Researchers at Washington State University and the University of Washington are trying to find an answer we can count on by determining how companion […]

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

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

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 […]

WHO HELPS WHOM MORE? IT’S A GREAT TIME TO HAVE A PET AND BE A PET

  Pets are always our steadfast companions, and the benefits of pet ownership are well documented. But in the time of self-isolation and restricted movement, pets and their people are both reaping the benefits. Read more here.

WORRIED ABOUT YOUR PET AND COVID-19? COMMON SENSE PERSONAL HYGIENE WORKS

Every day we learn a little more about how COVID-19 operates, and this increased arsenal of information leads to advice for pet owners regarding protecting animal and human health during the pandemic. Read more to dig deeper into what we know and what you can do.

RECOGNIZING VETERINARIANS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

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

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 […]

Pets and People Helping Each Other During the Pandemic

Even with the radical changes to daily life as many of us shelter in place, one thing has remained the same: our pets have a profoundly positive impact on our well being. Read more here about how pets are helping people during the pandemic.    

Why Veterinary Services are Essential During the Global Pandemic

With Americans at home with their pets all day and night, maintaining animal health has never been more important. Learn what veterinarians have to say about the essential services they provide.