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The Mercury News
3 weeks ago
Health

Northern California dog owners warned by state wildlife officials to keep their canines away from raw fish

Avoid feeding dogs uncooked trout or salmon to prevent a potentially fatal parasite infection called salmon poisoning disease. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Health

Scientists uncover why little dogs outlive bigger ones

Little dogs live longer due to less severe illnesses compared to larger dogs.
Size and weight of dogs are linked to different disease prevalences. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Presence of parasite that's deadly for dogs now confirmed in California: Signs to watch for

The elusive tormentor harming dogs in Riverside County was identified as the parasite Heterobilharzia americana, a liver fluke.
Professor Adler R. Dillman and his team discovered the parasite's presence in dogs by collecting and analyzing snails from the Colorado River. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Science

What's Causing Mysterious Respiratory Illness in Dogs?

A severe respiratory illness is spreading in dogs in at least 15 states, causing pneumonia and even death.
The infection is being compared to kennel cough but appears to be more severe and not responding to typical treatments.
The exact cause of the illness is still unknown, and it is not clear if it is the same infection in all the reported cases. [ more ]
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