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7 May , 2025

Ontario Rabies Update May 7, 2025 - 3 New Fox Variant Cases, 0 Raccoon

There were three new cases of Arctic fox variant rabies detected this month in red foxes in far northern Ontario

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18 Mar , 2025

Rabid fox detected in far northern Ontario, February 2025

In late February 2025, a case of Arctic fox variant rabies was detected in a red fox in far northern Ontario. Arctic fox variant rabies is endemic across arctic and sub-arctic habitats in Canada, so this finding is not surprising.  The last confirmed case of arctic fox variant rabies in northern Ontario was detected in …

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20 Dec , 2024

Canine Parvovirus Outbreak in Windsor, ON

Veterinarians are responding to an outbreak of canine parvovirus (CPV) in Windsor, ON.

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Disease Resources

Need-2-Know: Parvovirus for dog owners

A high-level factsheet for dog owners and community members in high-risk areas and scenarios to help raise awareness about canine parvovirus, how serious it can be, and basic prevention and control measures, with emphasis on the importance of vaccination.

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Factsheet: Chlamydia Caviae in Guinea Pigs

Clinical signs, transmission, testing, treatment, and more.

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Infographic: Laboratory Submissions: Naughty Vs. Nice

10 tips to help you get the most out of your diagnostic laboratory dollars.

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Animal Health Resources

Need-2-Know: Bats in Ontario

A primer on bats in Ontario, and what to do if you encounter a live bat indoors.

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2022 OAHN Public Health Update

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Veterinary Checklist: Dogs imported from Ukraine

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Industry Resources

Need-2-Know: Bats in Ontario

A primer on bats in Ontario, and what to do if you encounter a live bat indoors.

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OAHN Companion Animal Research Project: Whiteboard Rabies Video

Details, and the educational rabies video produced by this project.

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