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| Key FInDIngs FrOm THe sTATe OF PeT HeAlTH 2014 rePOrT Today's Veterinary Practice May/June 2014 42 tvpjournal.com K ey Takeaway: The prevalence of CIRDC in dogs has fluctuated over the past 5 years, but the overall differ- ence is minimal (2% decrease). Despite the availability of vaccines, this highly contagious disease remains a signifi- cant threat to pet health. Lyme Disease • Overall, about 1 in every 130 dogs seen was infected with the bacterium—Borrelia burgdorferi—that causes Lyme disease. • Geriatric dogs (> 10 years) were about 10× more likely to be infected with Borrelia burgdorferi than juvenile dogs. • Infection was twice as common in large breed dogs (111 cases/10,000) compared with infection in toy/small breed dogs (55 cases/10,000). • The Northeastern states are hot spots for Lyme disease: New Hampshire had the highest rate of diagnosis of infection, with 1 in every 15 dogs seen affected. K ey Takeaway: Diagnosis of infection with Borrelia burgdorferi has increased by 21% since 2009—from 53 cases per 10,000 to 64 cases per 10,000 in 2013. The change corresponds to a similar increase in tick infesta- tion over the same period. IN SUMMARY The State of Pet Health 2014 Report emphasizes that the threat of infectious disease is often closer to home than pet owners realize—hiding in backyards and neighbor- hood dog parks. Seemingly innocent and regular activi- ties for pets, such as drinking from, or swimming in, a pond, sharing a toy, or chasing wildlife may result in seri- ous illness if a pet is not properly vaccinated and protect- ed with preventive medications. The veterinary professional plays an important role in preventing the spread of infectious disease by: • Educating pet owners about infectious/zoonotic diseas- es • Recommending vaccines for each individual pet based on its lifestyle and geographic location • Raising awareness about lifestyle factors and transmis- sion modes that put a pet at risk for infection. To read the entire State of Pet Health 2014 Report, please visit stateofpethealth.com. n CIrDC = canine infectious respiratory disease complex; FelV = feline leukemia virus; FIV = feline immunodeficiency virus; UrI = upper respiratory infection K ey Takeaway: The diagnosis of ear mite infestation has decreased by 28% over the past 5 years; in 2009, 325 of every 10,000 cats seen had ear mites; in 2013, the number dropped to 233 of every 10,000 cats seen. P revention and early disease diagnosis are critical to successfully managing many infectious diseases. —State of Pet health 2014 Report INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN DOGS The State of Pet Health 2014 Report highlighted the fol- lowing key findings regarding infectious diseases in dogs presented to Banfield Pet Hospitals in 2013. Canine Parvovirus Infection • Overall, about 1 in every 290 dogs seen was diagnosed with parvovirus infection. • Puppies were at greatest risk for parvovirus infection, with 1 in every 74 juvenile (< 1 year) dogs diagnosed with the disease. • Intact adult dogs (≥ 1 year) were almost 23× more likely to be infected than same-aged spayed/neutered dogs. • New Mexico, Texas, and Nevada had the highest preva- lence of dogs infected with parvovirus (117, 70, and 66 cases/10,000, respectively). K ey Takeaway: The prevalence of parvovirus infec- tion in dogs has remained fairly stable over the past 5 years; however, despite the availability of effective vac- cines, the disease persists. Giardia Infection • Overall, about 1 in every 230 dogs seen was diagnosed with Giardia infection. • Juvenile dogs were, by far, the age group at greatest risk for Giardia infection, with about 1 in every 72 puppies affected. • Large breed dogs were 50% more likely to be infected with Giardia than toy/small breeds. • Giardia infection was most common in dogs living in the Central and Northeastern U.S., particularly Ken- tucky, Iowa, Massachusetts, and New Jersey (96, 88, 74, and 74 cases/10,000, respectively). K ey Takeaway: Giardia infection may be becoming less common. In 2013, 48 of every 10,000 dogs were identified as infected compared with 56 per 10,000 in 2009—a 14% decrease. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex • Overall, almost 2% of dogs seen had CIRDC. • CIRDC was most common in juvenile dogs, with 1 in 36 affected (2.8%). • Kentucky, Utah, and Florida had the highest prevalence of dogs with CIRDC (248, 234, and 224 cases/10,000, respectively). m ore dogs were diagnosed with Lyme dis- ease in the spring and early summer than at any other time of the year. This peak corresponded with the 2013 peak in tick infestation seen in dogs, demonstrating a link between number of ticks and spread of lyme disease. TVP_2014-0506_Bafield 2014 State of Pet Health.indd 42 5/27/2014 5:03:03 PM