JAVMA news
Chicago responds to canine influenza
Both dogs were among the victims of an outbreak of canine influenza ongoing as of late April in the Chicago area.
AVMA news
Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US
Summary: As of early December, cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) have been seen by veterinarians in multiple states.…
JAVMA news
US suspends dog importation from 100-plus countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspended, for at last one year, importation of dogs from 113 countries in an effort to prevent…
AVMA news
AHS updates heartworm guidelines for dogs
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) published an updated version of its Canine Heartworm Guidelines on April 9. The revised guidelines now recommend…
AVMA news
Oregon dealing with respiratory illness incidents in dogs
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 case reports from veterinarians of a mysterious canine infectious respiratory disease…
JAVMA news
California shuts down nonveterinary teeth cleaning operation
A California court approved a settlement Oct. 16 ordering a nonveterinary teeth cleaning operation to pay $150,000 in restitution for the unlicensed…
JAVMA news
Bill would increase health screening for dog importation
Citing data from the CDC, an AVMA announcement indicates less than 1% of the million-plus dogs entering the U.S. each year are inspected for rabies,…
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2015
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2015.
JAVMA news
States start to address animal rehab by physical therapists
Some states include animal rehabilitation in their definition of the practice of veterinary medicine; others offer exemptions. Many states do not…
AVMA news
Overcrowding a factor in San Diego shelter outbreak of Strep zoo
Four dogs at the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) have been euthanized after being infected with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (also known as…
AVMA news
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…
Veterinary specialists 2016
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2016.
Veterinary specialists 2015
View U.S. veterinarians who hold various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2015.
JAVMA news
Comments invited on proposed new specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of the Exotic Companion Mammal Practice specialty under the…
JAVMA news
Comments invited on proposed reptile and amphibian specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of the Reptile and Amphibian Practice specialty under the…
Veterinary specialists 2020
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2020.
JAVMA news
Veterinarians’ smartphones, tablets contaminated with staphylococci
Most of the staphylococci found on these devices were likely of human origin, suggesting contamination was more likely originating from staff members…
JAVMA news
1965 - 1975
The period of 1965-1975 could be characterized as a time when part of the foundation for the present-day one-health initiative was laid, as new…
policy
Veterinary dentistry
Veterinary dentistry, oral medicine, and oral surgery are part of the practice of veterinary medicine and are regarded as such under state veterinary…
JAVMA news
Bartonellosis: A zoonosis hidden in plain sight
Veterinarians are susceptible to many zoonoses, with bartonellosis being a prime example—particularly cat scratch fever caused by Bartonella henselae,…
JAVMA news
Updated model practice act goes to HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates this January will vote on an updated version of the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice Act.
JAVMA news
Human-to-animal COVID-19 spread not common
Positive test results for the COVID-19 virus in a small number of animals have drawn a large amount of attention. Still, current evidence indicates…
JAVMA news
Veterinary staff, student face COVID-19
As the U.S. enters its third month feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the veterinary profession, too, continues to adjust to how it…
JAVMA news
No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
blog
The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…