Veterinarians, rescuers warning pet owners about new strain of potentially deadly parvovirus
A local animal rescue says it is already feeling the effects, with two puppies lost to the virus in recent weeks. Staunton City Sheriff s Office new K-9 Deputy. (Source: WVIR) By Jessica Schmidt | May 6, 2021 at 11:14 PM EDT - Updated May 7 at 3:55 AM
AMELIA, Ohio (FOX19) - Local veterinarians are pleading with pet owners to take preventative measures because they are seeing an uptick in parvo cases due to a new strain of the virus.
Parvovirus, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, is described as a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness that most often affects puppies.
Pets may need time to adjust as more people spend time out of homes
Anyone traveling with a pet should not leave animals in the car when the car is off.
May 6, 2021 6:37 PM Greg White
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) – Pets are a part of many families, but much like human, our furry friends have had some changes during the pandemic.
That includes changes to routines and missing out on socialization with a variety of people, as well as unfamiliar animals.
The President of the American Veterinary Medical Association says taking things slow will help.
“A lot of pets were added to households over the last year. And then some of them got used to us being at home with them. So I’d recommend that people ease back into it. So if they know they’re going back to work and more and more full time, try to do it incrementally with your pets,” said American Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. Douglas Kratt.
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Many rural areas around the Midwest are experiencing a shortage of veterinarians. The USDA lists North and South Dakota among states with a critical shortage in veterinary practices, and both states have positions open for new graduates to participate in USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program.
Dr. Jennifer Roberts, a dairy professional services veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, shares that the scarcity of veterinarians in certain rural regions is not due graduate schools not turning out enough farm-animal veterinarians. “There isn’t necessarily a shortage of total veterinarians, the shortag
How to prepare your pets for your return to work
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As employers are calling workers back to their offices, pet owners need to prepare their four-legged friends for what could be a dramatic change for animals that are very much creatures of habit, experts say.Prystai // ShutterstockShow MoreShow Less
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Gina Schmidt of Saratoga Springs says, My dog, Jack (@thatcreampup on Instagram) is starting to get the hang of conference calls. He even had a webex with pup-friends this morning. Courtesy of Gina SchmidtShow MoreShow Less
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Diane Ward shared her photo of working at home with her pet, Mabel, a 10-month old Golden Retriever. She provides joy & comfort, I provide the treats.Courtesy of Diane WardShow MoreShow Less
National Pork Board Conducting euthanasia has been reported as a significant stressor for animal caretakers.
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Swine caretaker turnover rates and labor shortages plague the U.S. swine industry. According to a National Pork Board report in 2016/17, swine caretaker turnover rates were 35% and 20% for large and small to mid-size farms, respectively. In addition, “production worker” was identified as the most difficult position for recruitment.