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Antivirals have revolutionized treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), turning it from an almost invariably fatal disease to one that's usually treatable. However, antivirals are expensive and administration can be a hassle (as many cat owners can attest to). "As long as needed but as short as possible" is what we aim for with anti-infective treatments, but what does that really mean? 
In this Quick Bite, we discuss treatment duration, highlighting a recent paper that shows we might be able to use shorter durations.

All things rabies; a discussion with Dr. Maureen Anderson DVM DVSc PhD DACVIM.

Why do we care about rabies?
What's rabies exposure?
What do we do if an animal may have been exposed to rabies?
How do we vaccinate and can titres be used?
...and much more.

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) is a multidrug resistant bacterium that's an increasing problem in dogs. But can it poses a risk to people as well? This episode will delve into the potential zoonotic disease risks from MRSP and what we can consider to assess and mitigate risks.