A team of Oklahoma State University (OSU) veterinarians, virologists and pathologists at the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (OADDL) recently published a paper in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology on their findings from a Canine parvovirus (CPV) study. Led by Dr. Sanjay Kapil, the group is the first to describe the CPV type 2c variant in the United States. Continue reading New strain of canine parvo virus
Category: Health
CPR for dogs
(CPR) is an attempt to supply blood flow and oxygen to the body when normal respiration and/or heart function have failed.
Time is critical as irreversible tissue damage occurs within 2-4 minutes of respiratory or circulatory arrest.
Print out the pdf file to keep at home and in your car.
dogcpr.pdf
Dog longevity study; how long do most breeds live
Studies, comparisons, conclusions by Dr. Kelly Cassidy
http://users.pullman.com/lostriver/longhome.htm
“Are purebred dogs living longer?” Continue reading Dog longevity study; how long do most breeds live
Parvo puppy diarrhea treatment
Canine IGY Plus Gel
A direct fed microbial gel for Dogs and Puppies containing a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms, pasteurized dried egg product, vitamins and antioxidants
For support of digestive sytem disturbances
PRN Canine IgY Plus Gel is a highly palatable flavored gel intended for use in both dogs and puppies. Manufactured with dried egg product and direct fed microbials, antioxidants and vitamins, Canine IgY Plus supports treatment for digestive system disturbances of known or unknown origin with the highest viral antibody titers in the industry. Developed from cutting-edge technology, Canine IgY Plus also can help puppies bridge over the blank period between natural local immunity and vaccination.
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Heartworm:for health care professionals
2005 Guidelines from:
American Heartworm Society
For the Diagnosis, Prevention and Management of Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) Infection in Dogs
http://www.heartwormsociety.org/
Contents
- epidemiology
- primary diagnostic screening
- heartworm chemoprophylaxis
- Retesting
- Other diagnostic aids
- Preadulticide evaluation
- Adulticide therapy
- Surgical extraction of adult heartworms
- Additional considerations for adulticide therapy
- Confirmation of adulticide efficacy
- Elimination of microfilariae<
Heartworm: for pet owners
Canine Heartworm Disease
from American Heartworm Society
- Canine Heartworm Disease
- Clinical Signs
- Diagnosis
- Treatments
- Preventatives
All about heartworm for pet owners:
Roundworms hookworms -parasite information
Parasitic Disease Information CDC links
Guidelines for Veterinarians: Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids and Hookworms of Dogs and Cats
Also available as a 
Acrobat PDF (393 KB, 12 pages)