Updated | The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multistate outbreak of Campylobacter bacterial infections that appear to be linked to puppies from Petland retail stores. Since September 2016, at least 39 people have been sickened by the bacteria, and nine have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. http://www.newsweek.com/cdc-puppies-bacteria-infection-petland-stores-663114

Pet store puppies spread antibiotic-resistant infection, CDC says (CNN) A multistate outbreak of campylobacter infections initially linked to contact with puppies sold through Petland, a national pet store chain, has spread to 55 people in 12 states and is resistant to common first-line antibiotics, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday. Campylobacteriosis […]

The canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs. The virus manifests itself in two different forms. The more common form is the intestinal form, which is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and lack of appetite (anorexia). The less common form is the cardiac form, which attacks the heart […]