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AVMA provides donation materials for veterinarians
In response to requests from members, the AVMA has created an in-hospital donation program for veterinarians
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Preparing pets for a terrorist attack: Tips for clients
Each year, devastating disasters, including tornadoes and hazardous material spills, force individuals to evacuate their homes.
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Disaster preparedness: what to tell your clients
An important part of disaster preparedness involves disseminating vital information to clients
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When do cats and dogs need antibiotics?
Four new printable resources will allow AVMA members to quickly reference antibiotic prescription recommendations and communicate with clients about…
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Practices encouraged to be proactive about antimicrobials
A report now available from the AVMA Task Force for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Practice provides a framework for instituting a…
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National Preparedness Month emphasizes disaster planning
September is National Preparedness Month, and the theme for this year is “Pledge to Prepare.”
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Disaster relief campaign funded
As part of its ongoing disaster relief campaign, the AVMF released $149,778.60 to the AVMA
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Experts predict increased hurricane activity in 2003
Tropical storm expert, William Gray, PhD, predicts the Atlantic basin will see twice as many hurricanes in 2003
Compounding guidance for veterinarians
Learn about the regulatory parameters, quality control assurance, and practice considerations when using compounded products in veterinary medicine.
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Help for California wildfire victims
Like others across the nation, AVMA members are horrified by the images of raging wildfires in California. Communities are being destroyed, lives…
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11 technologies veterinary practices can adopt today
New devices and software promise to help enhance patient care and monitoring, ease workloads, improve workflows, meet or exceed client expectations,…
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Be ready to help in a disaster: Become a veterinary first responder
If you’ve ever wanted to lend a hand in a disaster situation, AVMA’s Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program ensures you're prepared to do so…
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Toys to raise funds for needy animals through AVMF
The Hartz Mountain Corp. has created "VetPals" plush toys to raise funds for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation,
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Coping with natural disasters: Care for animals and emotional wellbeing
AVMA resources help animal owners & veterinarians The hearts of AVMA members and staff are with Californians as wildfires once again burn across…
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From data loss to explosions: how practices can prepare for disasters
Dr. Warren J. Hess didn't think much about disaster preparedness until his mobile practice exploded, with him inside.
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Pandemic takes global toll on profession
Dr. Carol Liew, a veterinarian in Singapore, described the COVID-19 pandemic as turning the world upside down, “posing one of the greatest challenges…
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N95 masks made in America by Arkansas veterinarian
One veterinarian was so dedicated to having people wear effective personal protective equipment that he set out to make N95 masks himself.
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Marijuana treatments, drug monitoring programs discussed
AVMA House of Delegates members want the Association to develop policies and further guidance on emerging issues affecting the profession, such as…
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Submerged by Sandy
Several practices in New York and New Jersey suffered terrible damage when Hurricane Sandy passed through the region late last October.
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Helping to prepare for the worst
State teams that respond to animal emergencies are better prepared because of an AVMA program.
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A closer look at veterinary homeopathy
Homeopathy is, depending on whom you ask, a gentler and more natural alternative to traditional medicine or an unproven and useless modality, at best.
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Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation
Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep…
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No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.
Compounding: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to the compounding questions veterinarians most frequently ask the AVMA.