Gaining insight in likely disease emergence scenarios is critical to preventing such events
from happening. Recent focus has been on emerging zoonoses and on identifying common …

The beneficial role that animal shelters play is unquestionable. An estimated 3 to 4 million
animals are cared for or placed in homes each year, and most shelters promote public …

Abstract A canine influenza A (H3N2) virus emerged in the United States in February–March
2015, causing respiratory disease in dogs. The virus had previously been circulating among …

Influenza A viruses in animal reservoirs repeatedly cross species barriers to infect humans.
Dogs are the closest companion animals to humans, but the role of dogs in the ecology of …

Human influenza viruses have their ultimate origin in avian reservoirs and may adapt, either
directly or after passage through another mammalian species, to circulate independently in …

Feline respiratory disease complex (FRDC) is caused by a wide range of viral and bacterial
pathogens. Both Influenza A virus (IAV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome …

A European Shorthair male cat, neutered, approximately 6 years of age, was presented to
the veterinary clinic due to apathy and anorexia. The cat lived mostly outdoors and was fed …

Influenza A viruses are amongst the most challenging viruses that threaten both human and
animal health. Constantly evolving and crossing species barrier, the emergence of novel …

In the past, cats were considered resistant to influenza. Today, we know that they are
susceptible to some influenza A viruses (IAVs) originating in other species. Usually, the …

Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are maintained mainly in wild birds, and despite frequent spillover
infections of avian IAVs into mammals, only a small number of viruses have become …