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AAHA narrows its focus to accredited hospitals
The American Animal Hospital Association is making changes to focus on what leaders see as the association’s foundation: the AAHA accreditation…
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New dental standard required for AAHA accreditation
The American Animal Hospital Association is requiring all its accredited hospitals to anesthetize and intubate patients undergoing any dental…
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AAHA recognizes 2018 accredited practice of the year
The American Animal Hospital Association has recognized Country Hills Pet Hospital of Eden, Wisconsin, as the 2018 AAHA-Accredited Practice of the…
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USDA wants dog breeder accreditation
The Department of Agriculture is supporting an effort to create dog care standards that could eventually lead to a private dog
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AAHA recognizes 2017 accredited practice of the year
The American Animal Hospital Association has recognized Loving Family Animal Hospital of Aurora, Colorado, as the 2017 AAHA-Accredited Practice of the…
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From waiting tables to AAHA president
Jobs waiting tables and in biomedical research, plus a love of animals, led Dr. Tracey Jensen to her career in veterinary practice.
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Taul takes turn at helm of AAHA
Dr. Darren Taul, 2018-19 president of the American Animal Hospital Association, is a sort of everyman of veterinary practice.
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AVMA announces winners of Animal Law Writing Contest
The AVMA has announced the winners of the inaugural Animal Law Writing Contest, a program designed to encourage law students to discuss
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High school students key to Tufts clinic success
Veterinary assisting programs are not new, and many are accredited by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
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AAHA staff adviser wins pet industry award
Dr. Heather Loenser, the American Animal Hospital Association’s staff veterinary adviser for professional and public affairs, received
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Accolades
The American Animal Hospital Association honored a number of AAHA-accredited practices and a veterinary student during its annual meeting, March 15-18…
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AAHA conference spans spectrum from Puppy Bowl to 9/11
Serving as a sponsor and advertiser for Puppy Bowl VI, the American Animal Hospital Association kicked off the public phase of a campaign promoting…
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Takashima seeks to advance profession
Dr. Gregg K. Takashima learned about the American Animal Hospital Association because of its accreditation program for veterinary practices, but he…
Backyard Poultry: Consider Your Credentials and Coverage
Veterinary credentials and insurance coverage for veterinarians who regularly see and treat backyard chickens or urban poultry.
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AVMA gives its approval of stamp
By issuing spay/neuter stamps, the USPS is doing its part to promote humane and responsible pet care
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Fighting cancer in dogs
One in four dogs will die of cancer, according to the Morris Animal Foundation.
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Reversing the decline in patient visits
Companion animal practices in the United States have opportunities to increase patient visits, despite a decline in the frequency of visits that began…
Transporting animals: Basic requirements and considerations
Our animal transport guide can help owners comply with the requirements for obtaining CVIs for all animal species.
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The corporatization of veterinary medicine
Corporate-owned veterinary practices have been around for roughly 30 years, starting in 1987 when VCA bought its first independently owned companion…
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Pet owners, shelters, and clinics: Check the chip
Lost or stolen pets have a much greater chance of being reunited with their families if they have been microchipped and the registration information…
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Toxocara canis genome mapped
An international team of researchers has sequenced the genome of dog-associated roundworms.
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.
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Study examines causes of death in dogs
A study from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine analyzing causes of death among the various dog breeds confirmed previous…
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ACVIM publishes resource on leptospirosis
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine has published a consensus statement on the diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of…