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NYC Park Dog Deaths May be Linked to Rats – NBC New York

The New York City Department of Health is investigating multiple dog deaths that may be linked to a rat-borne disease, and a popular Brooklyn park has been closed while officials investigate. At least four pets have symptoms similar to leptospirosis, a bacterial disease transmitted through the urine, particularly of rodents and livestock. Leptospirosis can be a life-threatening disease in dogs. …

Covid linked to heart inflammation in cats and dogs

Late last year, when the UK’s coronavirus was on the rise, Dr. Luca Ferasin and colleagues reported an increase in patients with symptoms of myocarditis or inflammation of the heart. The condition is a rare side effect of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccines, most common in men under 30. It can also be caused by infection with the virus itself. But …

Paisley cat owner’s warning after food linked to deadly feline disease

A paisley woman urges cat owners to check what food they are giving their pets after some brands have been linked to a fatal cat disease. Emma Cordingley, 31, hopes to raise awareness of pancytopenia in cats after having her beloved Moggy Bonnie screened for the potentially fatal disease. Last month it emerged that veterinarians were investigating alleged links between …

FDA continues investigation into canine coronary heart harm linked to weight loss program

It was only by accident that veterinarians discovered that Martha Martin’s beloved black laboratory, Sophie, had developed a potentially fatal heart disease. The dog was being treated for a snakebite when the vet found an abnormal heart rhythm and ordered an echocardiogram. “I’ll never forget when the vet turned to me and asked if Sophie would get a grain-free dog …

Veganpet pet food linked to megaesophagus

Need to know Rebecca Cleaver’s two rescue greyhounds fell ill after eating a tainted batch of Veganpet dry dog food The lack of mandatory pet food standards in Australia has been linked to a number of similar incidents  CHOICE, the pet food industry and the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) are all calling for a mandatory pet food standard – as …