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Veterinary technicians and other hospital team members can expand their knowledge of canine and feline therapeutic nutrition
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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Fighting cancer in dogs
One in four dogs will die of cancer, according to the Morris Animal Foundation.
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Golden Retriever Foundation donates to canine cancer campaign
The Golden Retriever Foundation has pledged $500,000 over a five-year period to the Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer
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Behavior assessment tool may help shelter adoptions
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has incorporated a canine aggression assessment tool
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AVMA, Fort Dodge launch Being a Pet Is Risky Business
The AVMA and Fort Dodge Animal Health on June 18 announced a new National Pet Wellness educational campaign to raise consumer
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In Puerto Rico, time measured before and after Maria
The wrath of Maria, one of the worst natural disasters to strike Puerto Rico, disrupted life on the island for months afterward.
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In Short
This past October, the AVMA was named Animal Health Organization of the Year at the Pet Hero Awards 6th Anniversary Ceremony at Gotham Hall in New…
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ER docs shortage turns critical
Two organizations that serve emergency and critical care veterinarians are trying to quantify the problem
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New listings in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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Morris Animal Foundation awards $1M for canine, feline studies
Morris Animal Foundation announced $1 million in funding in January for nine canine and feline health studies on subjects such as
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Hill's products recalled for excess vitamin D
Hill's Pet Nutrition has recalled certain dog foods because they potentially contain excess vitamin D resulting from a supplier error.
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VMX 2019 takes on timely topics
Osteoarthritis in overweight pets, the psychosocial effects of service dogs, and the Fear Free Certification Program were among the many subjects of…
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Canine heart disease may relate to legumes, potatoes
Federal authorities are studying possible links between heart disease in dogs and diets containing legumes or potatoes.
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Information about participation in the studies is available in the database.
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2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats released
To help veterinary practitioners navigate the complex and changing world of veterinary dentistry, the American Animal Hospital Association has…
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Military group calls for working dog trauma registry
Creating the registry could provide data needed to raise questions for veterinary researchers and,
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Celebrate World Veterinary Day with vaccination education materials
Observe World Veterinary Day on Saturday, April 27 with resources from the AVMA. This year’s international theme focuses on the “Value of…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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Report supports rational administration of gastroprotectants to dogs and cats
Concerns have been raised that, as in human patients, acid suppressants are being overprescribed and misused in canine and feline patients.
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In Short
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a temporary ban on dogs imported to the U.S. from Egypt on May 10, effective immediately.
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A recent study looked at the reliability and validity of behavior evaluations for dogs in animal shelters.
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The AVMA and the American Animal Hospital Association team up each year to co-sponsor national Check the Chip Day
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Awards honor four researchers for top-level achievement
Please join us in celebrating and congratulating four veterinarians whose outstanding research work and expertise have earned them recognition as…