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Veterinary technicians are key to behavior health programs
Technicians can be team captain in behavior treatment for pets by working with the patient, client, and attending veterinarian—according to Julie K.…
DRAFT Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME)
The Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) are a set of behaviors that provide a code of conduct for veterinarians. Veterinarians are held in…
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Home delivery, autoship important offerings for veterinary clients
A recent survey from Brakke Consulting looked at consumer preferences and behaviors in pet medicine purchasing, customer satisfaction with different…
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Animal facilities need to plan for disasters
A heart-wrenching video of animal rescue after Hurricane Katrina brought home the message of "Disaster Planning for
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Advising clients about dog parks
Veterinarians should consider talking to their clients about dog parks, according to Dr. Melissa J. Bain, a lecturer
For National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 7-13), experts provide tips to prevent likelihood of bites
According to the latest data from the AVMA, 45% of U.S. households include a dog or dogs, for a total of 88 million canine companions in the United…
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California city's ban on declawing struck down
Veterinary medicine in California recently scored a major victory when a state court struck down a city ordinance banning the surgical procedure of…
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AAFP, Fort Dodge offer kit on cat wellness
A kit full of educational materials about cat wellness is now available to veterinary clinics. The American Association of
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Research on aging a natural fit for One Health approach
With today’s technological advancements, researchers are calling for a concerted effort to gather big data on aging dogs to benefit not only…
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AAFP speaker advocates a new view of cats
People should treat cats with the same respect as they treat dogs—especially to promote feline health.
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California allows cities to adopt dog breed-specific legislation
San Francisco recently adopted an ordinance requiring owners of pit bull-type dogs to spay or neuter the animals, shortly after California repealed a…
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Feline practitioners reach out
Feline health is the primary concern of feline practitioners, so their association is increasing outreach to cat owners and to all veterinarians who…
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Attendance nearly doubles at feline conference
Veterinarians pounced on the opportunity to attend the American Association of Feline Practitioners' 2005 Fall Conference from Nov. 12-15 in Chicago,…
"Love is a 4-legged word": Celebrating the human-animal bond during National Pet Week
As National Pet Week (May 5-11) approaches, the AVMA invites the millions of pet owners and pet lovers across the nation to join in the celebration of…
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Veterinary associations offer guidelines on senior care
With cats and dogs living longer, veterinarians spend more time on senior care—and associations are giving advice on how to
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Oregon VMA – March 1-3, 2024
The Oregon VMA (OVMA) held its Oregon Veterinary Conference from March 1-3 in Corvallis. The OVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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Board acts on human-animal bond issues
The AVMA Executive Board approved several reaffirmations and revisions to policy statements related to the human-animal bond.
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Unlocking the benefits of emotional intelligence
Veterinary professionals attuned to their emotions are better equipped to handle stressful situations and relate to clients and colleagues. Two…
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Web site on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats debuts
The Companion Animal Parasite Council launched a Web site as a resource on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats for pet owners.
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Comments due March 4 on Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics
There’s still time for AVMA members to comment on proposed updates to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME).
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AVMA brochure aims to reduce incidence of dog bites
More than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs annually.
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Comment on the updated DRAFT Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics
The AVMA is seeking comments from members on proposed updates to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics. Make your voice heard between now and…
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Researchers study noise, human contact in shelters
Recent research has examined the effect of noise and of human contact on dogs at animal shelters.
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National Pork Board requests research proposals
The National Pork Board is requesting proposals for research in categories that include swine health, swine welfare, pork