COVID Cats?

It is no surprise that veterinarians everywhere are being asked, "Can I get COVID-19 from my cat?" due to the number of articles that have been published about our household pets being exposed and showing symptoms. Dr. Yoshihiro Kawaoka from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine has done some interesting research on transmission from cat to cat.

"In a study published today (May 13, 2020) in the New England Journal of Medicine, scientists in the U.S. and Japan report that in the laboratory, cats can readily become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and may be able to pass the virus to other cats.

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Still in the Lead!

Keep up the great work, SAVMA Members! We are still the front runners in the Virtual 5k!

Haven't donated yet? No problem! The 5k goes all month long, so there is still plenty of time for you to raise some money and get moving! Click here to donate!

A New Spin

Beautiful works of art submitted by Cheyenne Lee from Cornell University

Digital drawing of a fiery billed aracari

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The Goodest Boy

Thank you, Dominic Mezzanotte from St. George's University, for sharing a few pictures of your adorable companion. We love getting to appreciate everyone's pets!

That look when someone opens the peanut butter jar...

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Endangered Species Day

May 15, 2020 is the 15th anniversary of Endangered Species Day. In the USA, the Endangered Species Act was established in 1973 and provides a program to conserve threatened animals and plants in the habitats where they reside. The International Union for Conservation of Nature is the global authority determining the natural world statuses and what measures are needed to preserve them. Today, AWESC invites you to learn about endangered animals & conservation advocacy!

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