• A career in veterinary technology
  

  The educational requirements and career opportunities for today's veterinary technicians are included in this updated colorful brochure.

Other brochures available online from the AVMA:

• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
  

  This new AVMA brochure is designed in an easy to understand question and answer format. It explains what BSE is, how it is diagnosed, and how it can be prevented.

• 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.

• Canine Distemper
  

  The risk of puppies and adult dogs contracting this serious disease is explained, along with current treatment and prevention programs.

• Canine Parvovirus
  

  Learn how vaccination and good hygiene help to protect puppies and adult dogs from this highly contagious viral disease.

• Chronic Wasting Disease
  

  What we know to date about this emerging disease is explained in this new AVMA brochure. It addresses what is known about CWD's cause, clinical signs, and current control measures, and looks at implications for humans.

• External Parasites
  

  This brochure briefly describes the risks, treatment and control of fleas, ticks, mange, and mites in pets.

• Feline Panleukopenia
  

  Learn how cats can become infected with the FP virus, what cats are most susceptible, how the virus can be treated, and prevention of the disease.

• Heartworm Disease
  

  A potential threat to dogs and cats in all 48 contiguous states, this brochure explains how to prevent heartworm disease and the current treatment protocols for infected pets. (Also available in Spanish.)

• Internal Parasites in Horses
  

  While internal parasites are a constant concern for horse owners, the severity of the problem can be reduced by following a regular preventive deworming program developed with your veterinarian. This brochure describes the most common types of parasites and offers suggestions on parasite prevention and control.

• Rabies
  

  In addition to prevention tips, this brochure describes what to do if your pet bites someone or a wild animal bites you or your pet.

• 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.

• Toxoplasmosis
  

  Read about the transmission and prevention of this common parasite in people and in cats.

• 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.

• What you should know about vaccination
  

  New information on the benefits and risks associated with today's vaccines for dogs and cats is presented in a concise Q&A format.

• A career in veterinary technology
  

  The educational requirements and career opportunities for today's veterinary technicians are included in this updated colorful brochure.

• What you should know about West Nile virus
  

  This brochure outlines what we currently know about the spread and prevention of this public health risk in an easy to read Q&A format.