One Health Heroes, Dec 15, 2025: Pet Vaccine Hesitancy, Rabies in an Organ Donor, H5N1 and Elephant Seals
Release Date: 12/15/2025
Mission RENAL 3: Home Care for Pets with Chronic Kidney Disease
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In Part 3 of Mission RENAL, a series on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets, joins to explain ways cat and dog owners can help support their pet with chronic kidney disease at home through nutrition, hydration, and monitoring. Sponsored by Royal Canin and Elanco, this guide empowers pet owners with Real Education for Navigating Advanced Longevity in dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease. Prescription renal diets significantly improve survival and quality of life. Encourage hydration through food, fountains, and flavor additives. Subcutaneous fluids should be reserved for...
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One Health Heroes, Dec 15, 2025: Pet Vaccine Hesitancy, Rabies in an Organ Donor, H5N1 and Elephant Seals
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In this One Health Heroes update, Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communication specialist with the , discusses: ., affecting wild birds, backyard flocks, commercial poultry, and even dairy herds, underscoring the need for continued surveillance and reporting. , with avian influenza linked to , highlighting the broader biodiversity consequences of emerging diseases. , with studies estimating hesitancy in ~21% of dog owners and ~25% of cat owners, . but preventable disease, with recent cases illustrating how small (including can lead to tragic outcomes in both animals and humans. Canine...
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Mission RENAL 2: Testing and Staging Chronic Kidney Disease in Pets
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In Part 2 of Mission RENAL, a series on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets, joins to explain how veterinarians interpret blood and urine tests to diagnose kidney disease, what IRIS staging means, and the importance of individualized treatment plans. Sponsored by Royal Canin and Elanco, this guide empowers pet owners with Real Education for Navigating Advanced Longevity in dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease. Key Takeaways: Blood and urine tests together give the most accurate picture of kidney health. IRIS staging helps veterinarians guide treatment but doesn’t define your...
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One Health Heroes, December 1, 2025: Holiday Food and Safety Tips, H5N5 Human Case, New World Screwworm
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In this One Health Heroes update, Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communication specialist with the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians, discusses: The , how this strain affecting poultry, wild birds, and cattle, and why mutations remain a growing public health concern. An update on New World Screwworm, including and ongoing federal surveillance efforts near the southern U.S. border. , focusing on preventing food-borne illness, , , and . Pet owners and veterinary professionals, sign up for our newsletter here: Veterinarians are invited to join the . Help support...
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Mission RENAL 1: Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease in Pets
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In Part 1 of Mission RENAL, a series on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets, joins to explain the difference between Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and CKD, why many CKD cases have no single cause, the early warning signs and why these signs happen, the power of early screening to slow progression, and how staging CKD guides individualized care. CKD is irreversible but manageable—early detection matters. PU/PD (peeing/drinking more) is often the first clue; appetite changes are common. Pets can act normal with substantial kidney function loss—don’t wait on labs. Wellness...
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HEAR Now: FAQs about Ear Infections in Dogs - Part 2
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Dog ear infections are frustrating, smelly, and painful—and often keep coming back. This episode is part of the HEAR NOW series (Help, Educate, Assess, Regulate), created in partnership with Merck Animal Health. In this two-part series, expert guest Dr. Christine McKinney, Merck Animal Health Small Animal Dermatology Specialist, joins to answer the most frequently asked questions about dog ear infections to give pet owners the clear, evidence-based information they need. In Part 2 of our HEAR NOW series, we explain what brown discharge really means, why infections may not go...
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One Health Heroes, October 15, 2025: Avian Influenza Surges, Screwworm Nears the Border, and New Vaccine Policy Concerns
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In this critical update, Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communications specialist with the discuss three rapidly evolving One Health concerns: A , with potential impacts on food security, wildlife biodiversity, and companion animals. The , now just 70 miles from the U.S. border — with both livestock and in Mexico. may be available and farmers should talk with their veterinarians. The vaccine policy, which could and other immunizations. The episode also highlights new findings on , , and innovative One Health approaches to rescue rehabilitation, including the touching Sign up for our...
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HEAR Now: FAQs about Ear Infections in Dogs - Part 1
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Ear infections are one of the most common and frustrating reasons pet owners bring their dogs to the veterinarian. They’re painful, smelly, and confusing. When the ear infection keeps coming back, it can feel like you’ll never get ahead of them. This episode is part of the HEAR NOW series (Help, Educate, Assess, Regulate), created in partnership with Merck Animal Health. In this two-part series, expert guest Dr. Christine McKinney, Merck Animal Health Small Animal Dermatology Specialist, joins to answer the most frequently asked questions about dog ear infections to give pet owners the...
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One Health Heroes, October 1, 2025: Pet food, Pandemics, and Parasites
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In this episode of Your Vet Wants You to Know: One Health Heroes, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti welcomes back Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communications specialist with the to discuss urgent updates on screwworm, the ongoing avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks, food safety risks with raw pet diets, and recent vaccine policy changes at the federal level. This conversation highlights why veterinarians, healthcare providers, and pet owners must stay vigilant and informed as these One Health challenges evolve. Key Takeaways : Detected just 70 miles south of the U.S.–Mexico border, raising concerns for...
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082 Top Mistakes Pet Owners Make with Food Allergies
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Are you struggling to figure out what’s causing your dog’s itchy skin, upset stomach, or constant scratching? In this episode, we cover the 3 most common mistakes pet owners make when trying to find dog food allergies — and what you should do instead. From grain-free diets to cutting chicken from your dog’s meals, and even relying too heavily on blood tests, we’ll break down the pros, cons, and real veterinary advice so you can finally get answers for your pup. Resources & Links: Episode page with video: Find a veterinary dermatologist near you: Veterinary Skin and Ear...
info_outlineIn this One Health Heroes update, Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communication specialist with the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians, discusses:
- Avian influenza is now widespread across the U.S., affecting wild birds, backyard flocks, commercial poultry, and even dairy herds, underscoring the need for continued surveillance and reporting.
- Wildlife impacts are profound, with avian influenza linked to catastrophic population losses in Southern elephant seals, highlighting the broader biodiversity consequences of emerging diseases.
- Vaccine hesitancy is increasing among pet owners, with studies estimating hesitancy in ~21% of dog owners and ~25% of cat owners, mirroring trends seen in human medicine.
- Rabies remains a fatal but preventable disease, with recent cases illustrating how small wildlife exposures (including bats and skunks) can lead to tragic outcomes in both animals and humans.
- Canine parvovirus is resurging in some areas, causing severe, often fatal disease in unvaccinated puppies—reinforcing the importance of routine vaccination and herd protection.
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