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Human-animal interactions conference comes to U.S.
The International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations brought its triennial meeting to the U.S. for the first time in the United…
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Don’t sit—get fit!
Montgomery is president and founder of K9 Fit Club, a Chicago-based business with plans to open some 30 exercise clubs catering to dog owners…
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Canine hybrids
The AVMA strongly opposes keeping as pets any hybrids of wild canines crossbred with domestic animals. The AVMA believes that commercial traffic in…
Vaccinations
Vaccines help teach your pet’s immune system how to recognize and fight off disease-causing agents. They protect your pet against diseases and improve…
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AAHA updates guidelines on canine vaccination
The American Animal Hospital Association has updated its 2006 guidelines on canine vaccination to reflect available vaccines and new information.
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Partnership to promote preventive care for pets
The decline in the frequency of veterinary visits for cats and dogs in the United States is posing a risk to pet health, according to the new…
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Groups issue warnings on improper vaccine use
Practitioners must always walk a fine line when deciding how to tailor vaccine protocols for their patients, but a certain activity has drawn the…
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Canine influenza spreads easily, often damages lungs
A recent study found that canine influenza virus spreads easily among dogs and can cause lung damage in many cases.
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Merial closer to restoring full supply of Immiticide
Merial has found an alternative source for the active ingredient in Immiticide, a treatment for canine heartworm disease
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USDA licenses DNA vaccine for treatment of melanoma in dogs
The Department of Agriculture recently granted full licensure for a DNA vaccine to help extend survival time of dogs with oral
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USDA approves canine flu virus vaccine
The Department of Agriculture announced in June that it had issued a conditional license for the first canine influenza virus
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Search-and-rescue dogs show no signs of cancer
Twelve search-and-rescue dogs involved in the recovery missions after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center
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The vexing vaccine issue
The release of vaccine guidelines for dogs and cats has stirred up controversy in the veterinary profession
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Canine vaccination guidelines intended for individualized treatment
The AAHA has developed guidelines to aid practitioners making decisions about appropriate vaccination recommendations
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Board approves letter to WVA opposing canine breed-specific initiatives
Executive Board coverage Board approves letter to WVA opposing canine breed-specific initiatives The…