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All educational brochures are listed below and are available online in dual formats (HTML and PDF) to allow easy on-screen reading as well as a view of each brochure as it appears in print.
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Questions? Contact the AVMA at (847) 925-8070 Ext. 6655.
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Facts About
BSE: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Learn what BSE is, how it is diagnosed, and how it can be prevented.
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Buying A Horse
Tips cover finding the right kind of horse, analyzing its behavior before buying, and scheduling a pre-purchase exam by a veterinarian.
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Cancer In Animals
This brochure explains what cancer is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and includes the ten common signs of cancer in small animals.
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Canine Distemper
The risk of puppies and adult dogs contracting this serious disease is explained, along with current prevention and treatment information.
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Canine Parvovirus
Learn how vaccination and good hygiene help to protect puppies and adult dogs from this highly contagious viral disease.
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Choosing A Veterinarian For Your Pet
Tips on when and how to find a veterinarian for your pet.
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
This brochure addresses what is known about CWD's cause, clinical signs, and current control measures, and looks at implications for humans.
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Dog Bite Prevention
Learn some of the basics on how to prevent situations that can lead to dog bites, as well as what to do if you are bitten by a dog or if your dog bites someone else.
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Equine Euthanasia
Helping a horse owner determine when to humanely terminate their horse's life is addressed, along with the stages of grief and resources for help.
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External Parasites
This brochure describes the risk factors associated with fleas, ticks, mange, and mites in pets, as well as treatment and control of these external parasites.
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a variety of conditions that affect the bladder and urethra of cats. Learn the most common causes of FLUTD, signs to watch for, and tips to reduce the chances of recurrence.
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Feline Panleukopenia
Learn how cats can become infected with the FP virus, what cats are most susceptible, and how to prevent the disease.
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Heartworm Disease
This brochure explains how to prevent heartworm disease and the current treatment of infected pets.
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Household Hazards
From pennies to plants, this brochure identifies the most common household substances and materials that pose a danger to the health of a pet.
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Internal Parasites In Cats & Dogs
Transmission, treatment and prevention of roundworms, hookworms and other common intestinal parasites are described.
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Internal Parasites in Horses
This brochure describes the most common types of parasites and offers suggestions on parasite prevention and control.
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Pet Euthanasia
When to humanely terminate a pet's life is discussed, along with the grieving process and resources for help in managing the loss.
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Rabies
In addition to prevention tips, learn what to do if your pet bites someone, or a wild animal bites you or your pet.
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Selecting a Bird
Before choosing a pet bird, consider your lifestyle and if it will accommodate the life-spans and housing, as well as the medical and behavioral needs, of various breeds of pet birds.
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Selecting a Cat
Before choosing a cat, learn the important points to consider about your lifestyle, the behavior, medical and social needs of cats, and the long-term commitment to care.
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Selecting A Dog
Before choosing a dog, learn the important points to consider about your lifestyle, the behavior, medical and social needs of dogs, and the long-term commitment to care.
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Selecting A Ferret
Ferrets can make excellent house pets that will adapt to most living conditions if proper housing, food, play, grooming, and exercise are provided. Learn about the special needs of ferrets and what to consider before adopting one into your household.
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Selecting A Rabbit
Before deciding to bring a pet rabbit into your home, educate yourself about the care, husbandry, housing, feeding, and socialization needs of pet rabbits to be sure it is a pet that will fit with your lifestyle.
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Spaying and Neutering
Learn the facts about preventing unwanted litters of puppies and kittens and enhance your pet's long term good health through surgical altering.
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Today's Veterinarian
Ideal for career days and school visits, this updated brochure describes the wide range of career opportunities in the profession and includes new photos and Web site references.
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Toxoplasmosis
Read about the transmission and prevention of this common parasite in people and in cats.
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Traveling With Your Pet
Learn how to prepare a pet for safe travel by airplane or automobile and what to include in a pet travel kit.
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Treating Pain In Your Dog
Keeping Your Best Friend
Active, Safe, and Pain Free
This brochure provides an overview for clients of the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in dogs. Published by the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
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Vaccinations
Information on the benefits and risks associated with today's vaccines for dogs and cats is covered in this brochure.
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The Veterinary Health Care Team
From the veterinarian to the veterinary technician to the practice manager and receptionist, learn how every member of the veterinary health care team fills an important role in the day-to-day activities of a hospital/clinic.
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A career in
Veterinary Technology
This helpful brochure describes the duties and responsibilities of veterinary technicians, as well as their educational requirements and career opportunities.
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West Nile virus
This brochure outlines current information on the spread and prevention of this public health risk.
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Understanding your feelings of loss
When your animal dies
This brochure explains the stages of grief and suggests some ways to cope during this difficult time.
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