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Archive for February, 2021
Kids and Interaction With Dogs
Saturday, February 27th, 2021Heartworm Preventative – Year Round or Not?
Friday, February 26th, 2021Paraphrased from Dr. Judy Morgan:
Mosquitoes are the main way that heartworms are transmitted. There are 3 stages. The first 2 (L1 and L2 larvae) require temperatures above 80 F (27 C) for a minimum of two weeks to reach L3. That is the infection stage. So. while most veterinarians recommend year-round administration of heartworm preventative, it may only be required seasonally in some areas.
Since there are a lot of variables, Dr. Morgan wrote a blog to “…try and help you decide what kind of heartworm preventative may be recommended for your pet”.
Column: Are you giving your pets supplements to ward off COVID? Don’t bother
Friday, February 26th, 2021From the Los Angeles Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a boom in consumption of dietary supplements, with one recent report estimating 12% growth in sales last year.
ACIP shortens recommendation for rabies PrEP to two-dose schedule
Thursday, February 25th, 2021The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted Wednesday to shorten the recommendation for rabies PrEP to a two-dose vaccine schedule, aligning with international guidance.