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  • Early detection of canine parvovirus — Key for effective treatment and survival

    Canine parvovirus, also known as CPV or “parvo,” is a highly contagious disease infecting puppies and occasionally adult dogs. The disease can cause severe symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. The absence or delay of treatment can increase the risk of critical health complications including the possibility of death. Diagnostic testing plays a key role…

  • The chilling threat of kennel cough

    The crisp, autumn air settles in after a long and hot Texas summer, but lurking beneath the excitement is the shadowy threat of the canine infectious respiratory disease complex, otherwise known as kennel cough. Cooler temperatures mean an increase in outbreaks as dogs spend more time indoors in close quarters and their immune systems weaken.…