AVMA WARNS OF POTENTIAL NEW THREAT TO PETS Schaumburg, Ill.
— The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recently been made aware of several complaints from pet owners and veterinarians that multiple brands of jerky treats manufactured in China have been making pets sick. Symptoms of illness have included vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. To our knowledge, no deaths have been reported. Continue reading Jerky treats from China
American Heartworm Society
For the Diagnosis, Prevention and Management of Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) Infection in Dogs
http://www.heartwormsociety.org/
from American Heartworm Society
All about heartworm for pet owners:
Guidelines for Veterinarians: Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids and Hookworms of Dogs and Cats
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Learn more about dog-related diseases. Although dogs can pass germs to people, you are not likely to get sick from touching or owning dogs. To best protect yourself from getting sick, thoroughly wash your hands with running water and soap after contact with dogs, dog saliva, or dog feces (stool).
Dogs can carry a variety of germs that can make people sick. Some of these germs are common and some are rare. Continue reading Zoonotic diseases : what dogs pass to people