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Dog's paw gentile placed in a human's hand

Paw hygiene is no reason to ban assistance dogs from hospitals – they’re cleaner than people’s shoes

The paws of assistance dogs are cleaner than the shoe soles of their users.

October 27, 2020 Animal Health / Technology

Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons

In general, telemedicine is effective in cases that would typically send you to an urgent care clinic, such as minor injuries or flu-like symptoms.

Electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19

August 6, 2020 Animal Health / Doctors / Nurses

Health Care Workers of Color Nearly Twice as Likely as Whites to Get COVID-19

Health care workers of color were more likely to care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, more likely to report using inadequate protective gear,

April 30, 2020 Animal Health / Coronavirus

Coronavirus and your pets, a Q&A with the FDA

You have probably heard about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to keep you and your family safe. But what about the other members of the family—your pets?