Robert Preidt TUESDAY, June 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The first reported case of a cat giving COVID-19 to a person shouldn’t alarm pet owners, but a Canadian expert says it’s a reminder to take precautions. “I think it’s important for us to recognize this virus still can move between species,” veterinary specialist Dr. Scott Weese recently told the New …
Even though in different parts of the world, people are easing into their pre-pandemic life, in China a surge in Covid-19 cases has citizens back in lockdown. Now, a video of a robot doing announcements while patrolling empty streets is giving people dystopian vibes. Shanghai, China’s largest city and financial powerhouse has been plunged into an extended lockdown and some …
Jane O’Connor’s Jack Russell, Daisy, saved her life. The 64-year-old grandmother awoke at home on December 1 feeling unwell. Within a couple of seconds of standing up, she collapsed, startling the dog. Daisy barked incessantly to raise the alarm until Jane’s brother, who lives with her, woke up. If it hadn’t been for the dog barking, I’d be dead, there …
lucky Amid reports of some of the lowest COVID-19 case counts in Colorado since the pandemic began – a strong sign that existing COVID protocols such as vaccines are working – State Rep. Stephanie Luck (R-Penrose) is attempting to resurrect a failed bill that seeks to legitimize dangerous and unproven treatments for the illness. This year marks the second time …
Dr. Jane
February 16, 2022
Northern Territory Senator Sam McMahon says a Darwin dog has tested positive for Covid, in what would be the first case of the virus in a canine in Australia. McMahon, who is a qualified vet, said the dog tested positive on a rapid antigen test. Despite concerns about the reliability of RAT results for animals, McMahon said she was satisfied …
Dr. Jane
February 12, 2022
Can dogs, cats and other pets contract COVID-19? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s possible for animals to get COVID from people, but there’s a low chance of animals spreading the virus to humans. Most animals infected with the coronavirus had close contact with people who had COVID, such as pet owners and caretakers, the CDC …
Dr. Jane
February 7, 2022
Dog owners have warned their canine friends have fallen seriously ill with nausea and diarrhea after walks, with the first case reported on the Yorkshire coast. The bug then spread inland to other parts of England, including Leeds and Kirklees, and leading infectious disease experts now think they know why. What causes the disease in dogs? It is believed that …
Dr. Jane
February 4, 2022
top line Dog breeder Luke Pierre Jr., 36, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday for obtaining a fraudulent $414,675 Paycheck Protection Program loan, $100,000 of which he passed to a co-conspirator disguised as a payment of “Stud fees,” the Department of Justice said—one of the latest in a string of convictions for Covid …
Dr. Jane
January 20, 2022
(CNN) — An Alberta restaurant was forced to temporarily close its dining room after the health department found that diners were showing photos of dogs instead of proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test, as mandated by the Canadian province. Alberta Health Services ordered The Granary Kitchen in Red Deer to be temporarily closed last Friday after the department …
Dr. Jane
December 28, 2021
It has been almost two months since children between the ages of 5 and 11 got COVID disease. Since the process can be a bit overwhelming, especially for the little ones, a local hospital recruited “man’s best friend” – to reassure the children at the Rady Children’s Hospital vaccination center. Islay and Bella worked in the hospital to comfort children …
