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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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What you should know about
Buying A Horse
Advice on selecting a horse, analyzing its behavior before buying, and scheduling a pre-purchase exam by a veterinarian.
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Cancer In Animals
Learn 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
Understand the risk to puppies and adult dogs for contracting this serious disease and current prevention and treatment.
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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
Read helpful tips on when and how to find a veterinarian for your pet.
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Facts on what is known about CWD's cause, clinical signs, current control measures, and implications for humans.
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Dog Bite Prevention
Learn 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.
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Equine Euthanasia
Helps a horse owners learn when to humanely terminate their horse's life and offers 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
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
Understand how cats can become infected with the FP virus, which cats are most susceptible, and how to prevent disease.
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Heartworm Disease
Tips on how to prevent heartworm disease and the current treatment for infected pets.
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Household Hazards
Identify 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
Learn about the transmission, treatment and prevention of common intestinal parasites.
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Internal Parasites in Horses
Topic include the most common types of parasites in horses and suggestions on prevention and control.
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Pet Euthanasia
Learn when to humanely terminate a pet's life, the stages of grief and resources for help in managing the loss.
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Selecting an Amphibian
While many varieties of amphibians make interesting pets, it is important to thoroughly research the species you are considering to learn its housing, diet, and medical needs before deciding to purchase one as a pet.
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Selecting a Bird
Consider your lifestyle and the lifespans, housing, medical, and behavior needs of various breeds of pet birds.
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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 Pet Rodent
Before choosing a rodent for a pet, learn about the housing, behavior, nutritional, and medicial needs of "pocket pets" such as hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rats, and mice.
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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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Selecting a Reptile
While many varieties of reptiles make interesting pets, it is important to thoroughly research the species you are considering to learn its housing, diet, and medical needs before deciding to purchase one as a pet.
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Spaying and Neutering
Learn the facts about preventing unwanted litters of puppies and kittens and enhancing your pet's long term good health through surgical altering.
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Toxoplasmosis
Facts about the transmission and prevention of this common parasite in people and in cats.
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Traveling With Pets
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. Information includes indications for NSAID use, important considerations, and possible side effects. Published by the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
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Vaccinations
The benefits and risks associated with today's vaccines for dogs and cats are explained.
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Veterinarians (formerly "Today's Veterinarian")
An ideal handout for career days, school visits, and youth group presentations. Read about the variety of opportunities available to veterinarians and the educational background required.
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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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Veterinary Technicians
Learn about the duties and responsibilities of veterinary technicians, as well as their educational requirements and career opportunities.
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West Nile virus
Information about the spread and prevention of this public health zoonotic risk.
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Understanding your feelings of loss
When your animal dies
Explains the stages of grief and suggests ways to cope during this difficult time.
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