June 30, 2017
Monthly Archives: June 2017
NEW MEXICO 2 additional cases of plague reported
COLORADO tularemia confirmed in rabbit
DNA from 200 ancient cats suggests Egyptians shaped the modern-day feline
OKLAHOMA rabid kitten may have exposed people to deadly virus
June 16, 2017
OKLAHOMA rabid kitten may have exposed people to deadly virus The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) (6/15)
Man helps pull cat from tight spot between 2 walls
June 16, 2017
Man helps pull cat from tight spot between 2 walls Mashable (6/15)
5th Texas dog tests positive for canine influenza
June 15, 2017
5th Texas dog tests positive for canine influenza
Another dog in Texas tested positive for canine influenza, bringing the state’s total number of cases to five, according to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. Veterinarian Cheryl Maguire said 80% of dogs infected with canine influenza develop symptoms, but most recover, although some need veterinary care and few may die from the infection.
KUT-FM (Austin, Texas) (6/14)
COLORADO cat tests positive for plague
June 15, 2017
COLORADO cat tests positive for plague
A Weld County, Colo., pet cat tested positive for plague, and the cat and its owner are undergoing treatment. Plague is spread through flea bites and contact with infected animals, so flea control medication is an important preventive measure.