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Nominations open for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA is accepting nominations for the following Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards.
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Nominations open for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for the following Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards, beginning…
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Taking on cancer
Cancer is a leading cause of death in dogs and cats—particularly now that more pets are living long enough to develop the disease.
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Nominations open for AVMA Excellence Awards
The nomination period for the following AVMA Excellence Awards is now open.
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Nominations open for AVMA awards
The nomination period is open for the following AVMA Excellence Awards and AVMA Excellence in Research Awards.
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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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All hydrocodone products now schedule II drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled all hydrocodone-containing products as schedule II drugs
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Model dog and cat ordinance expanded
The Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine recommended additions to the Model Dog and Cat Control Ordinance.
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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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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Information about participation in the studies is available in the database.
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AKC names chief veterinary officer
The American Kennel Club announced Oct. 5 that the organization has appointed Dr. Jerry Klein as chief veterinary officer.
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Foundations fund study of cancer in Golden Retrievers
The Golden Retriever Foundation and Morris Animal Foundation have announced a $1 million, three-year study of the two most common cancers
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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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Nominations open for 2020 AVMA awards
The nomination period is open for the following AVMA Excellence Awards for 2020.
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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…
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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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Study links skin allergies in dogs to problem behaviors
Research supports calls for treatment of dermatoses in dogs and other animals, including management of environmental stressors
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Hunters hounded as leishmaniasis is diagnosed in Foxhounds
Foxhounds, with a long tradition as hunting dogs, have recently become the hounded ones.
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Banfield gives new anesthesia guidance
Banfield Pet Hospital has published an updated edition of the company’s pet
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AAHA toolkits help implement guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association offers open-access toolkits to help implement some of its guidelines.
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Mars buys most of P&G’s pet foods
Mars Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co. announced April 9 that Mars has agreed to buy the Iams, Eukanuba, and Natura brands of pet foods
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AKC program stresses value of veterinary care
The American Kennel Club in August launched the Veterinary Network Certificate Program, which offers all puppies a complimentary first veterinary
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Congressman wants cats adopted after research
A Michigan congressman wants adoption, rather than euthanasia, for cats used in federal Toxoplasma research.
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Banfield finds increase in FIV, borreliosis
Infection with feline immunodeficiency virus increased 48 percent in cats from 2009-2013, according to Banfield