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Behavior specialty marks 25th year
When the AVMA granted specialty status to the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists 25 years ago, it was a signal to the profession and public…
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ASPCA opens behavioral center to rehab 'unadoptable' dogs
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opened the new ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in Weaverville, North Carolina, on…
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AAFP releases consensus statement on how to feed a cat
On Oct. 30, the American Association of Feline Practitioners released the consensus statement "Feline Feeding Programs: Addressing Behavioral Needs to…
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AVMA, United Airlines reach agreement on veterinary health form
Update - March 8, 2018: The revised form has been posted on the United Airlines website. The AVMA, with support from AVMA PLIT, flew into action when…
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AVMA, United reach agreement on form for assistance animals
The AVMA, with support from the AVMA PLIT, took action when United Airlines announced a new policy requiring a veterinarian's signature vouching for…
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Comments sought on proposed specialty in equine diagnostic imaging
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of equine diagnostic imaging as a new specialty within the
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Congressman wants cats adopted after research
A Michigan congressman wants adoption, rather than euthanasia, for cats used in federal Toxoplasma research.
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Separation anxiety calls for specific diagnosis, treatment
Separation anxiety is not a disorder of dogs, Dr. Daniel Mills said at the outset of his July 13 session at AVMA Convention 2018 in Denver.
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Finding a solution to workplace harassment
What organizations, practices and individuals can do Harassment - and particularly sexual harassment - has recently arisen as a worldwide headline,…
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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AVMA debates over debarking
AVMA leaders are debating what to say about dog devocalization.
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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Banfield gives new anesthesia guidance
Banfield Pet Hospital has published an updated edition of the company’s pet
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Pet Insight Project to study links between activity and health
On April 5, Mars Petcare announced the launch of Pet Insight Project, a three-year study of more than 200,000 dogs across the United States to uncover…
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Veterinary technicians add specialty in diagnostic imaging
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America announced the 16th specialty academy for veterinary technicians, the Academy of…
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AVMA may change guidance for CO2 euthanasia in rodents
Pending revisions to the AVMA's euthanasia guidelines likely will instruct veterinarians to use faster flow rates when using carbon dioxide
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HSUS CEO resigns amid sexual harassment claims
Wayne Pacelle resigned Feb. 2 as chief executive officer of the Humane Society
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Therapy dogs have mixed results for childhood cancer patients, parents
Visits with therapy dogs have mixed results for childhood cancer patients and their parents, according to a study.
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Prion disease found in camels
Dromedary camels in northern Africa have a neurodegenerative prion disease that may have originated decades ago.
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Board reaffirms existing policy on canine devocalization
The AVMA is keeping a policy that expresses opposition to canine devocalization, with exceptions, despite a previous proposal to make the objection…
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New toolkit provides obesity materials and education
Veterinarians know well how important healthy weight is for our patients, and sometimes we’re challenged to find new ways to help clients understand…
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Winn Feline Foundation awards $300,000 for research
Winn Feline Foundation announced in April that it has awarded $304,071 for 14 grants in feline medical research.
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Ending life well
Pending guidance on depopulation and updated guidance on euthanasia acknowledge that decisions on animal death are difficult even for experts.
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Speaker: Men must be deliberate about promoting gender equality
Dr. Douglas G. Aspros takes the lack of female leadership in veterinary medicine personally.
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USDA cancels organic welfare rules
Federal agriculture authorities canceled pending rules that would have expanded animal welfare rules in organic production.