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Canine devocalization
The AVMA strongly discourages the devocalization of dogs because of the surgery's negative impacts on animal welfare. Canine devocalization does not…
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Canine brucellosis
Brucella canis infection is a common disease of dogs that can affect humans and is therefore a One Health issue.
JAVMA news
Mining the canine genome
The identification of canine genes is not only improving the health of dogs, but is also helping researchers identify genes
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AAHA-AVMA canine preventive healthcare guidelines
All dogs should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many dogs, more frequent visits may be appropriate.
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Eliminate xylitol from canine prescriptions
Veterinarians, pharmacists and pet owners all have a role Though xylitol is a natural sweetener found in a wide variety of products intended for human…
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (Kennel cough)
Learn the signs of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), or “kennel cough,” and how to protect your pet from this highly contagious…
JAVMA news
UK study finds disconnect in diagnosis, treatment of canine epilepsy
A study by the University of London Royal Veterinary College revealed a significant difference between how primary care veterinarians in the United…
JAVMA news
Board approves letter to WVA opposing canine breed-specific initiatives
Executive Board coverage Board approves letter to WVA opposing canine breed-specific initiatives The…
JAVMA news
AAHA updates Canine Life Stage Guidelines
Veterinary teams should consider each dog’s age and lifestyle factors when making recommendations on care, according to the document.
JAVMA news
Canine study challenges assumptions about joint disease
A study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Cornell University is challenging conventional assumptions about the lubricin protein and…
AVMA news
Catalyzing the field of canine comparative oncology, benefiting researchers far and wide
The Comparative Oncology Program at the National Institutes of Health has transformed canine comparative oncology since the program’s founding 20…
AVMA news
Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease
The latest consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine features the latest understanding…
JAVMA news
Researchers hope for blood-based canine cancer test in 2020
Company backing the technology struggles amid push for test validation
Study: Trained dogs can identify scent of canine cancer in saliva samples
A study in JAVMA indicates dogs can be trained to distinguish between the scent of saliva from dogs with cancer and those from healthy controls with…
Dogs' social lives and disease risks - Tips for canine and human safety
Whether it's the dog park, doggie day care, boarding, competitions or training classes, mingling dogs with varied or unknown health histories can…
Common-sense measures to protect your dog, yourself and others in canine social settings
Consult your veterinarian about the best preventive program for your dog(s), including vaccinations, heartworm prevention and parasite prevention…
JAVMA news
US suspends dog importation from 100-plus countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspended, for at last one year, importation of dogs from 113 countries in an effort to prevent…
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Answering clients’ questions about CIRDC
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is in the news, and clients understandably have questions. Here’s information you can share to…
AVMA news
New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – January 2023
Among the new listings in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is a trial being conducted at Johns Hopkins University to assess the effectiveness…
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Ear cropping and tail docking of dogs
The AVMA opposes canine ear cropping and tail docking when done solely for cosmetic purposes, and encourages eliminating ear cropping and tail docking…
JAVMA news
When should we neuter dogs?
Recent research linking canine gonadectomy to certain cancers and joint disease has veterinarians looking for clarity about a procedure commonly…
JAVMA news
Morris Animal Foundation awards $3M for studies in animal health
Morris Animal Foundation announced this fall that it has awarded $1.1 million in grants for 17 studies on wildlife health, $1 million in grants for 16…
JAVMA news
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…
AVMA news
Oregon dealing with respiratory illness incidents in dogs
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 case reports from veterinarians of a mysterious canine infectious respiratory disease…