Inattention to animal cases is 'stupefying,' says veterinary pathologist who is credited with identifying West Nile, because so many emerging diseases originate with animals. CDC says its findings about COVID pets that died will be made public.

More than one month after Buddy, the first dog in the United States to test positive for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans) was euthanized, information about that case and similar cases continues to be confusing and sparse. Testing for

Tracey McNamara is a renowned veterinary pathologist who is widely regarded as having identified West Nile Virus in 1999 while leading the pathology program at the Bronx Zoo. Dr. McNamara says she's …