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New method yields a glimpse at canine genome
Researchers have produced a rough draft of the canine genome sequence
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Cats sickened by canine influenza
Four cats in Indiana have been sickened by a canine influenza virus that caused an outbreak among dogs in Chicago and spread throughout the U.S.…
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Canine cancer drug loses approval
The Food and Drug Administration canceled a temporary approval for a drug used to treat mast cell tumors in dogs.
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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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Analysis finds veterinary prices flat for 2009 to mid-2015
Prices for canine veterinary services were flat from 2009 through June 2015, at least on invoices submitted by policyholders with Nationwide pet…
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AKC foundation awards grants to study epilepsy, reproductive diseases
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation has awarded four grants to study epilepsy in dogs and two grants to study reproductive diseases in…
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Foundation awards more grants to study tick-borne disease
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation announced July 25 that it had awarded two more grants through its Tick-Borne
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Foundation awards grants to study tick-borne disease
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation announced June 16 that it had awarded the first round of grants through its Tick-Borne Disease…
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FDA warns makers of unapproved thyroid drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has approved one canine hypothyroidism drug and warned six manufacturers that their similar drugs were unapproved…
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Goldman wins AKC leadership award
The American Kennel Club announced this past December that Dr. Arnold L. Goldman and the Connecticut Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog…
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Spending on pets surpasses $60 billion
The American Pet Products Association released a report in mid-March indicating that overall spending in the U.S. pet industry increased 3.9
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More than 1M households re-home cats, dogs annually
More than 1 million U.S. households re-home cats or dogs annually, according to a new study.
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AAHA study finds millions of pets aren't getting maximum health care
Millions of U.S. pets aren't receiving the best care and treatment available, according to a nationwide study by the AAHA evaluating pet owners'…
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White paper advises partnership to reverse veterinarian shortages
A white paper on meeting the critical needs for veterinarians in population health and public practice has been prepared for publication
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To titer or to revaccinate
It remains confusing and even controversial whether antibody titers are a good measure of immunity when making decisions about
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AVMF seeks nominations for AKC research, career awards
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation welcomes nominations for two American Kennel Club awards
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Painted skulls in anatomy class
Instructor Ashley Lynch got the idea to paint each bone a different color
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Dental surgery position statement approved
The AVMA has adopted a new position statement regarding dental surgery
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 21 new diplomates and recognized three dual-certified diplomates following the board
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Breed discrimination bites homeowners
Many insurance companies are looking to cut costs by excluding owners of large breed dogs from homeowners insurance plans
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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.
Gonadectomy resources for veterinarians
Conversations are ongoing among veterinarians about when and whether to sterilize pets, and how to balance societal interests with the benefits and…
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2014
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2014.
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Monitoring antimicrobial susceptibility of animal pathogens
For the past two years, researchers have been collecting bacterial isolates from animal species in various states.
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New AAHA position statement opposes cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association announced that it has revised its position on ear cropping and tail docking