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Studies analyze factors, outcomes associated with cranial cruciate ligament rupture, surgery
A new study identified dogs at most risk of cranial cruciate ligament rupture and highlighted the clinical rationales used to decide between surgical…
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AVMA backing helps reignite push for stronger dog import standards
The Healthy Dog Importation Act would strengthen importation standards to ensure that all dogs entering the country are healthy and not at risk to…
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (Kennel cough)
Learn the signs of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), or “kennel cough,” and how to protect your pet from this highly contagious…
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AAHA updates Canine Life Stage Guidelines
Veterinary teams should consider each dog’s age and lifestyle factors when making recommendations on care, according to the document.
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Pig ear treat–linked Salmonella sickened 150 plus
Investigators found seven Salmonella serotypes, some of them resistant to multiple antimicrobials.
Obesity: A toolkit for veterinarians
Get practical tools to teach companion-animal and equine clients about obesity, and enlist them as partners in reducing their animals' weight.
Continuing education: Gonadectomy in dogs and cats
Online veterinary CE credit: The science of gonadectomy affects theriogenology, shelter and internal medicine, behavior, surgery, oncology, private…
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Golden Retriever study examining cancer, neuter status, obesity
Preliminary results relating to cancer, neuter status, obesity, and other research areas are just starting to come in for the Morris Animal…
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1975 - 1985
In the decade that saw the glitter fade from disco, JAVMA carried articles that were of practical value—reports of new techniques and procedures, drug…
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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AAHA-AVMA canine preventive healthcare guidelines
All dogs should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many dogs, more frequent visits may be appropriate.