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H1N1 INFECTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS
The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association would like to inform you of the latest news on reports of H1N1 infection in domestic animals. The CVMA is happy to report that, to date, there have been no positive cases of H1N1 in any domestic animals in Illinois or the Chicago area.
HAVING YOUR DOG NEUTERED: WHAT BEHAVIORS DOES IT REALLY AFFECT?
Ok, so I know that this article may not necessarily be for the faint of heart, especially if you belong to a certain 50% of the population. However, with all the talk recently about whether your dog should be neutered or not, I thought it might be time to set the record straight.
NEW CANINE PARVOVIRUS STRAIN KILLS CATS TOO
Recent news headlines about Oprah’s puppy death from Parvovirus infection have put Chicago’s dog owners on health alert. The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) would like to inform pet owners about this deadly virus and its new CPV-2c variant.
Canine Parvovirus (CPV-2) is closely related to the Feline Panleukopenia virus (also a Parvovirus) and has a high mutation rate. We know of cross species infections (domestic and wild carnivores), which complicates the situation.
CVMA PRESS RELEASE - MANDATORY SPAY NEUTER
MANDATING SPAY/NEUTER IS BAD MEDICINE – INCREASING COSTS, DECREASING CARE
EASTER BUNNIES: THINK BEFORE YOU BUY
Rabbits are not "low-maintenance" pets, and are a poor choice as a pet for children. They have a lifespan of 10 years and require as much work as a dog or cat. Your home must be bunny-proofed, or Thumper will chew cords and furniture. Rabbits must be neutered or spayed or they will mark your house with feces and urine. They should live indoors, as members of the family.
LEAD IN PET TOYS? CBS 2 CHICAGO REPORTS
After recalls of everything from pet food to children's toys manufactured in China, many pet owners have concerns about the toys they provide their pet. Could they be dangerous? The fact is, no one is certain what level of lead would pose a danger to pets, but veterinarian Shannon Greeley says lead is dangerous if ingested by an animal. "Symptoms include a lot of vomiting and diarrhea, then we begin to see neurologic signs, tremors, seizures," Greeley said, describing lead poisoning in pets. Still Greeley says the industry has so far not seen any lead poisoning due to toys.
VETERINARY MEDICINE - IT'S NOT JUST DOGS AND CATS!
For those of us used to life in the big city, it’s hard to believe that there are veterinarians out there who do not regularly work on dogs, cats and “pocket pets.” Believe it or not, veterinary medicine is a career option with many possible paths. In fact, even if you choose one path upon graduation, you can always pursue another aspect later on in your career. It might take a little re-education, but variety is the spice of life…
HOT WEATHER SAFETY TIPS FOR DOGS AND CATS
Known as the “Dog Days of Summer”, the months of July, August, and September are bound to be filled with plenty of hot, humid and hazy days. Pet owners should be aware that dogs and cats can suffer from the same heat-related problems that humans do – over heating, dehydration and even sunburn – when the mercury rises. The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) offers some simple precautions that pet owners can take to protect their companion animals from the elements all summer long.
SPRING CLEANING: THE PERFECT TIME TO REVISIT HOUSEHOLD PET SAFETY TIPS
In addition to the warm weather and burst of green, for many, spring ushers in the annual ritual known as “spring cleaning”.
CVMA ENCOURAGES PET OWNERS TO BEWARE OF HEARTWORM
With the approach of spring and warm weather, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is alerting dog and cat owners about the importance of heartworm disease prevention. Heartworm, a serious disease that is spread by mosquitoes, is far better to prevent than to treat.