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Jumping into canine sports
The field of canine sports and rehabilitation medicine is growing as canine sports become more popular around the country and dog owners see that…
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Board reaffirms existing policy on canine devocalization
The AVMA is keeping a policy that expresses opposition to canine devocalization, with exceptions, despite a previous proposal to make the objection…
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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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Morris Animal Foundation awards $1M for canine health studies
Morris Animal Foundation announced Feb. 23 that it has awarded nearly $1 million in grants for 11 canine health studies. The studies are as follows:
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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FDA warns of eye injuries with use of canine ear medications
On Dec. 6, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration issued an alert about reports of eye injury and irritation in people and dogs following application…
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Study offers free identification of ticks from canine, feline patients
Veterinarians can send in ticks from canine and feline patients for identification free of charge.
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Jumping into canine sports
The American Kennel Club and numerous other organizations offer a wide world of canine sports.
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Pet insurance company donates $1 million to MAF campaign
Pets Best Insurance has pledged $1 million to the Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign.
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Poster promotes campaign to cure cancer in dogs
Veterinarians can now order a poster to help educate their clients about the risk of cancer in dogs and to promote the Morris Animal Foundation's…
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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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Industry Initiatives
Veterinary technicians and other hospital team members can expand their knowledge of canine and feline therapeutic nutrition
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Taking on obesity as a disease
The veterinary profession should formally recognize canine and feline obesity as a disease, according to a position statement from the Global Pet…
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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Proposal would increase member dues in 2020
The AVMA is looking to increase member dues so that it can continue providing and expanding services even as the cost of doing business continues to…
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British Columbia VMA faces discrimination allegations
The British Columbia VMA is in mediation to resolve lawsuits arising from allegations that it discriminated against a group
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Ongoing recall investigation unraveling the facts
Months after the recalls of pet food began, developments continued to unfold in response to the adulteration of ingredients from China.
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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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Industry initiative
Animal health company Intervet Inc. will donate one dose of rabies vaccine for dogs to the Afya Serengeti project for every dose
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Mentoring future colleagues
"When our students graduate and we become colleagues in this profession, there is a sense of pride that comes with knowing I played a role in their…
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Morris Animal Foundation, AVMF fund influenza research
The Morris Animal Foundation and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation have partnered to fund research to help prevent
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MAF receives more funding for cancer campaign
PetScreen, a U.K.-based company providing screening for cancer and other diseases in pets, has made a donation