Infectious disease

Importation of dogs: animal and public health risks and possible solutions

In the early 19th century, rabies was widespread, and the quarantine of imported dogs for 6 months was essential to eradicate endemic rabies from the UK. With the increase in pet travel and 93...

Infective endocarditis in dogs and cats

The normal endocardium is resistant to adherence of pathogens, but it can become susceptible when damaged. Mechanical or inflammatory lesions can cause bacterial seeding within the endothelium. In one...

Current treatment options for feline infectious peritonitis in the UK

The two drugs discussed in this first section are injectable remdesivir and oral GS-441524, both nucleoside analogues. These treatments are legal in the UK, although they are not licensed – therefore,...