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AKC Canine Health Foundation publishes infectious-disease fact sheets and SARS‑CoV‑2 Q&A for breeders

Brochures on a veterinary clinic counter about canine infectious disease, softly lit by window light

The AKC Canine Health Foundation now offers breeder-focused infectious-disease fact sheets and a Q&A on SARS‑CoV‑2, with guidance on spread, symptoms and preventive measures. Read On…

NC State researchers confirm new Rickettsia species in dogs, named Rickettsia finnyi

An adult dog representing 'Finny' sitting calmly on a veterinary examination table in a clinic.

North Carolina State University confirmed a new species of Rickettsia, Rickettsia finnyi, after detecting the organism in 19 dogs first seen in 2018 and reported in a 2020 case series. Read On…