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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet
The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more…
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Chart of the Month: Pet owners prefer veterinarian-led care
Recent AVMA research indicates that pet owners would not welcome creation of a “midlevel” veterinary position functioning between the credentialed…
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How can we better prepare graduates for practice?
A new initiative aims to support veterinary medical colleges in reshaping clinical education to better prepare graduates for the multifaceted demands…
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Animal welfare award recipients recognized by AVMA
Dr. Sheilah Robertson received the AVMA Animal Welfare Award, and Candace Croney, PhD, received the AVMA Humane Award July 15 during AVMA Convention…
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Canine parvovirus treatment receives conditional approval
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted a conditional license for the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody—Elanco's first monoclonal antibody…
Positive Pet Care Guide
The Positive Pet Care Guide is a comprehensive, single-page resource that outlines matching expectations for both veterinary teams and clients. Learn…
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VMX 2023 draws a crowd for 40th anniversary
Several new studies were unveiled at @the_NAVC Veterinary Meeting & Expo this January in Orlando, Florida, including research identifying 30 different…
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FDA conditionally approves first drug for acute onset of pancreatitis in dogs
The Food and Drug Administration announced Nov. 15 that it has granted conditional approval of Panoquell-CA1, or fuzapladib sodium for injection, to…
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals
Understanding the varied roles of service, emotional support, and therapy animals helps veterinary teams provide care and advice consistent with each…
Animal-assisted interventions: Guidelines
Veterinarians must prepare themselves to play a vital role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the people and the animals involved in human-animal…
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Report shows need for more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters
Fear for the welfare of pets is a barrier that keeps domestic violence survivors from leaving abusive situations, according to a 2021 report from the…
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New law provides for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Some research indicates that overall symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are less intense among war veterans with service dogs. The recent…
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When adopting a dog, staying within US a safer option, expert says
An expert with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s important for veterinarians to help clients understand the risks for…
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Does pet health insurance make sense for clients?
Pet health insurance can help pets get the health care they need. This Chart of the Month looks at research that illustrates the value of insurance,…
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Setting the stage for owners when senior pets develop behavior problems
Caring for geriatric pets can be challenging and at times frustrating for their owners. Pets can exhibit behavioral problems that impair the…
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‘There are only safe anesthetists’
Speakers at the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 discussed how to improve safety for cats and dogs undergoing anesthesia. Speakers at the American Animal…
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Pain points
The new Feline Grimace Scale is one of various tools that have been developed in recent years for pain assessment in cats and dogs. The key is…
National Pet Week®
National Pet Week® honors the pets in our lives and promotes responsible pet ownership. Join us to celebrate pets and help give them the best lives…
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How does client income affect veterinary visits?
AVMA economists explore the question using research with dog-owning households.
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Dog ownership and veterinary visits by income bracket
Over 30% of dog-owning households with annual income of less than $20,000 reported not seeing a veterinarian at least once a year.
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Hunting for detection dogs as demand spikes
Scent detection dogs are in high demand as governments and companies find more uses for canine noses and compete for the same litters. A few groups…
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Lawsuit alleges lax welfare enforcement
Two organizations accuse the Department of Agriculture of failing to enforce animal welfare laws and helping dog breeders hide problems.
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The AlignCare starting line
The subsidized veterinary care system AlignCare, out of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is preparing to…
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Navigating the pitfalls of pet air travel
The AVMA is working with four major airlines to examine existing animal transport rules and evaluate plane rides from an animal's perspective,…