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Understanding Canine Parvovirus

What is Parvovirus? Canine parvovirus (or “parvo”) is a highly contagious virus that attacks a dog’s gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines). While it is more common in young puppies (6 to 20 weeks old), older unvaccinated dogs can also get ill....


New World Screwworm

The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a devastating parasitic fly. The larvae (maggots) feed exclusively on the healthy, living tissue of mammals (and rarely, birds). Adult female flies lay eggs near the edges of wounds or moist body orifices (nose,...




Managing Giardia in Dog Kennels

What is Giardia? Giardia is a parasite commonly found in dogs. It spreads easily in group settings such as kennels and animal shelters. Dogs consume Giardia cysts through contaminated food, water, or contact with feces. A cyst is a form of Giardia that is inactive and...




Addressing Giardia in Kennels: Implications for Canine Health, Management, and Welfare – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Dangoudoubiyam, S., Pietraniec, A., Burke, K., Camp, J., & Croney, C. (2022, March). Addressing giardia in kennels: Implications for canine health, management, and welfare. Purdue Extension . Retrieved December 30, 2022, from https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/VA/VA-34-W.pdf Continue Reading Addressing Giardia in Kennels: Implications for Canine Health, Management, and Welfare – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP