Current Topics in Infectious Disease
Coronavirus |
Information for dog owners on the novel Coronavirus. |
Fact sheets on Infectious Disease |
Infectious diseases are potentially life threatening and can affect all dogs. Many of these diseases are also zoonotic, meaning they can affect humans, too. Being aware of key clinical signs and preventive measures are important to keep your dog healthy. Get the Facts on Other Infectious Diseases |
Canine Transport |
Read a new article on the associated concerns between canine transport and health issues: Impact of Dog Transport on High-Risk Infectious Diseases. Vet Clin Small Anim 49 (2019) 615–627 |
Infectious Disease Risk |
Read a new article on infectious disease risk: The Dynamic Nature of Canine and Feline Infectious Disease Risks in the Twenty-first Century. Vet Clin Small Anim 49 (2019) 587–598 |
Learn about risk reduction strategies: Risk reduction and management strategies to prevent transmission of infectious disease among dogs at dog shows, sporting events, and other canine group settings. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 249:6 (2016) 612-627 |
Learn about disease prevention resources and calculate risk: Disease prevention at canine group settings. Ohio State University |
Brucellosis |
Read the latest on brucellosis from the CDC, co-authored by CHF-funded researcher Dr. Arenas-Gamboa: Brucellosis in Dogs and Public Health Risk Emerging Infectious Diseases, 24(8), 1401-1406. |
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.