We’re Passionate About Keeping Pets Healthy and Free From Infectious Diseases
Dogs that are social or visit pet businesses, such as doggie daycares, groomers, boarding facilities and dog parks, are at risk for infectious diseases.1 An infectious disease outbreak in a facility can be devastating to a business and its reputation. Heroes for Healthy Pets was created to help veterinary and pet business professionals keep their facilities disease free. The program provides best practices for preventative care, including strategic vaccination, cleaning and disinfection protocols, to help maintain disease-free facilities and keep pets healthy. Our goal is to present best practices for disease prevention and control.
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Heroes for Healthy Pets provides two hours of RACE-approved continuing education for veterinary professionals and two hours for PACCC-approved continuing education units for pet service professionals.
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When your business displays the Heroes for Healthy Pets™ certificate, your clients will know that keeping pets healthy is your #1 priority. Apply for this infectious disease management certificate once at least 50% of your staff has completed the program. You’ll receive a welcome packet with digital promotional tools and a certificate to display your commitment to a disease-free, safe environment.
Heroes for Healthy Pets™ Infectious Disease Handbook
Learn how to prevent and control infectious disease outbreaks in your clinic or business.
Pet Parent’s Guide to Infectious Diseases of Dogs
Provide this educational booklet to your customers to help spread the word about infectious diseases.
Clean Hands, Clean Surfaces Ebook
Check out these informative and educational podcasts hosted by veterinarians to learn how to keep pets happy, healthy, and safe from infectious diseases.
Episode 17
Dr. Courtney and special guests from Clorox Healthcare, Sarah C. Bell-West and Richard Lowe discuss five tips to make a pet parent's home clean.
Episode 16
In this episode Dr. Courtney and special guest Dr.Thumbi Mwangi, infectious disease epidemiologist, talk about rabies elimination programs...
Episode 15
Dr. Courtney is joined by Dr. Natalie Marks to discuss Pet Hacks. Tools that can make your life with your pet easier and may even prevent danger or save your pet's life...
Episode 14
In this week's episode Dr. Courtney is joined by Fred Lohr, Global Operations Manager for...
Episode 13
Dr. Courtney chats it up with Ilene Zeins and her socialite Maltipoo ZZ on Pet Life Radio.
Episode 12
How important is it to socialize with your pet and what are certain health needs?
Episode 11
Dr. Courtney speaks with special guest, Beth Stultz, Vice-President, Marketing & Operations for Pet Sitters...
Episode 10
Carmen Rustenbeck joins Dr. Courtney again and discusses easy ways pet owners can make smart travel plans.
Episode 9
Carmen Rustenbeck from the International Boarding and Pet Services Association joins Dr. Courtney in a discussion about...
Episode 8
Dr. Jason Stull, of the Ohio State University, joins Dr. Courtney and talks all about infectious respiratory disease in dogs.
Episode 7
Dr. Michelle Evason, an expert on Lyme disease in dogs, joins Dr. Courtney for this very informative show all about how to prevent Lyme disease in your pet.
Episode 6
Dr. Courtney speaks with shelter vet Dr. Brenda Dines about how to take care of your newly adopted pet.
Episode 5
Join Dr. Courtney and his special guest, America's Pet Advocate, Dr. Ernie Ward and learn how to pick the perfect pet.
Episode 4
Dr. Courtney Campbell welcomes back Dr. Kathryn Primm to discuss the recent discovery of H3N2 canine influenza virus or Dog Flu.
Episode 3
Dr. Courtney talks Fear Free veterinary care and how to take the stress from your pets during their doctor visits.
Episode 2
Dr. Courtney is joined by expert Dr. Michelle Evason, to discuss leptospirosis and how to prevent this dangerous disease.
Episode 1
Dr. Courtney Campbell welcomes Dr. Justine Lee to the inaugural show to discuss infectious diseases.
Episode 25
Dr. Justine Lee, talks about the dangers of Lyme disease in dogs...
Episode 24
Dr. Justine Lee interviews Dr. Lisa Radosta, DACVB, board-certified veterinary behaviorist, on what techniques a pet parent can implement and medications they can use to consider sedating their pet...
Episode 23
Dr. Justine Lee, talks about the life-threatening disease, immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and its effects on dogs...
Episode 22
Dr. Justine Lee, interviews Dr. Susan Kelleher of Broward Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital, on the exocitc pets she often sees at her ER...
Episode 21
Dr. Justine Lee, interviews Dr. Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC, on what you need too know about highly contagious disease...
Episode 20
Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, board-certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist interviews Dr. Ernie Ward...
Episode 19
Dr. Justine Lee discusses the use of blood transfusions in dogs and cats. When do dogs and cats need plasma or blood transfusions?
Episode 18
Dr. Justine Lee talks about reproductive emergencies in dogs and cats. In pets that are "intact," life-threatening...
Dr. Justine Lee discusses the deadly disease, rabies. A 6-year-old child recently died of this in early 2018...
Dr. Justine Lee interviews Dr. Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC, a criticalist at Veterinary Specialty...
Dr. Justine Lee discusses what to do if your dog or cat is vomiting. When do you have to go to the emergency veterinarian?
Dr. Justine Lee discusses winter safety tips for dogs and cats. How do you keep your pets healthy and safe during cold weather?
How at risk is your dog? What signs will my dog show? How can I prevent my dog from getting Canine Influenza Virus?
Dr. Justine Lee discusses "bloat" in dogs, a common life-threatening emergency that requires immediate treatment and surgery.
Dr. Justine Lee interviews...
Dr. Justine Lee interviews Dr. Craig Clifford, DACVIM...
Getting ready for the holidays? Beware the dangers in the house that are poisonous to your dog and cat!
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, and can be mild to life threatening.
Dr. Justine Lee discusses the fall dangers we see this time of the year in the animal ER.
Dr. Justine Lee discusses what to do if your dog or cat got into mouse and rat poison (called "rodenticides").
What you need to know about leptospirosis and how to keep your dog safe.
Dr. Justine Lee discusses what to do if your cat isn't urinating normally.
Dr. Justine Lee talks about Halloween dangers poisonous to your dog and cat!
Dr. Justine Lee discusses the dangers of sugar-free xylitol, commonly found in ...
Dr. Justine Lee discusses what dog owners need to know about bringing their dog into the veterinary ER.
Dr. Marta explora el impacto que tiene en los animales la grave crisis por la que atraviesa Venezuela en estos momentos...
Sumérgete en el mundo de luces, modas y cámaras del internacionalmente conocido fotografo de super modelos humanos y caninos Jo Lance...
Tatuajes temporeros con escarcha, tratamientos de aceite caliente para el pelo y faciales de moras son solo algunos de los...
En este episodio Dr. Marta junta fuerzas con Dr. Armando Hoet, experto en salud publica...
Una nueva variación del flu canino ha surgido, y en solo tres años se encuentra a nivel epidémico.
Explora el glamuroso mundo de la alta costura para animales. Dr Marta y su invitada, la reconocida diseñadora de alta moda canina en Nueva York, Ada Nieves, te llevan a conocer el internacionalmente conocido mundo...
La Dra. Marta y el experto en salud publica veterinaria, Dr Armando Hoet, se unen para discutir la infección de la Leptospirosis.
Heroes for Healthy Pets is co-sponsored by the International Boarding and Pet Services Association, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians, Pet Sitters International, Barkleigh Productions, AKC Canine Health Foundation, VETgirl, PetVet Magazine and the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Counsel and is powered by Clorox Healthcare and Merck Animal Health, makers of Nobivac® vaccines.
1. Kennel and Boarding Recommendations, AAHA Trends, February 2017.
We have tools and tips to help contain the spread of Dog Flu in your facilities.
Read more about Dog Flu origins, treatment, symptoms and prevention.