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FDA approves generic drugs for use in cats, dogs, horses, ferrets
The Food and Drug Administration announced in January that the agency had approved new generic drugs for cats, dogs, and horses and granted a…
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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AVMA: Mandatory spay/neuter a bad idea
The Animal Welfare Committee recommended the changes to the policy, which reads, in part, as follows: "The AVMA does not support regulations or…
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New law benefits military working dogs, pets
AVMA helped secure the federal law, which will improve the health and welfare of military working dogs and promote responsible dog ownership on…
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Military to track combat injuries in working dogs
A military spending bill passed by Congress at the start of the new year includes provisions that will improve the health and welfare of military…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the benefits of animal vaccination programs in advancing animal and human health
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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AVMA Animal Health Studies Database reaches 5 years, 500 listings
This June, the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is marking the fifth anniversary of its launch. The AAHSD also recently surpassed 500 listings of…
Continuing education: Gonadectomy in dogs and cats
Online veterinary CE credit: The science of gonadectomy affects theriogenology, shelter and internal medicine, behavior, surgery, oncology, private…
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In Short
Aquarium cleaner death, anxiety in dogs, and more in the May 1 “In Short” section
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Golden Retriever study examining cancer, neuter status, obesity
Preliminary results relating to cancer, neuter status, obesity, and other research areas are just starting to come in for the Morris Animal…
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CDC eases entry requirements for dogs vaccinated in United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removed permit requirements for dogs returning to the U.S., effective Dec. 1, provided those dogs were…
Nutrition matters
Regular nutritional assessment and counseling can be vital in preventive pet health care, but it’s often overlooked or skipped during veterinary…
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Health screening test rolled out for brachycephalic dog breeds
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, in partnership with the University of Cambridge and The Kennel Club in the U.K., is offering the Respiratory…
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FDA urges collaboration as dilated cardiomyopathy afflicts more dogs
About 1,100 dogs have developed dilated cardiomyopathy in the past seven years. Retrospective data show potential links with diet, and FDA officials…
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Nutritional conversations, front and center
Veterinarians can navigate nutrition and diet conversations by leveraging some simple tools such as sending out a nutritional assessment before…
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Unite your practice around preventive care guidelines
How does a veterinary practice get all employees to focus on adopting best-practice preventive healthcare guidelines for use in everyday practice?…
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How can we better prepare graduates for practice?
A new initiative aims to support veterinary medical colleges in reshaping clinical education to better prepare graduates for the multifaceted demands…
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Out of the classroom and into the community
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation Our Oath in Action program took place in eight communities this fall.
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CDC temporarily suspends dog import from nations at high rabies risk
The announcement is an effort to ensure the health and safety of dogs imported into the U.S. and to protect public health. The temporary suspension…
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Volunteer projects impact seven communities
Hundreds of volunteers displayed the important work of the profession during the 2016 Our Oath in Action projects this past fall.
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DOT proposes to let airlines limit service animals to trained dogs
Rules published in January by the Department of Transportation would define service animals as dogs trained to perform work or tasks for people with…
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Cannabis research for veterinary patients advancing, cautiously
More than half the country has legalized marijuana use in one form or another.
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New law provides for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Some research indicates that overall symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are less intense among war veterans with service dogs. The recent…
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Pet ownership stable, veterinary care variable
Americans still love their pets, with more than half of U.S. households owning a pet at year-end 2016, but 27.0 percent of pet-owning households…
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More itchy pets? No problem
More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats