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UNDER REVIEWPet health insurance
The AVMA endorses the concept of pet health insurance that provides coverage to help defray the cost of veterinary care and encourages veterinary…
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Model bill and regulations to assure appropriate care for dogs intended for use as pets
This resource can serve as a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing legislation and regulations to assure…
Case studies: Veterinary telemedicine
Explore case studies to see how other veterinarians are using modern technology to improve patient care and meet business challenges.
Animal health and welfare
Veterinarians and veterinary teams are committed to protecting the health and welfare of animals. AVMA has many tools and resources to help.
African swine fever
African swine fever is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. Prevention is key to keeping pigs safe from it.
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Canadian veterinary colleges teach access to care
Students at Ontario Veterinary College and Atlantic Veterinary College will graduate with a better understanding of how to remove barriers to access…
Money tips for caring pet owners
Everyone is trying to save money these days, including pet owners. But cutting back on preventive care can compromise a pet's health ... and cost more…
National Pet Week®
National Pet Week® honors the pets in our lives and promotes responsible pet ownership. Join us to celebrate pets and help give them the best lives…
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COVID-19 update emailed to AVMA members
AVMA is committed to provide useful guidance and reliable, factual information to help the veterinary community, veterinary practices, clients and…
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COVID-19: New guidance on PPE, mobile practice issues, more
New materials on our COVID-19 webpage include guidelines for conserving PPE, advice for mobile and house call veterinarians, wellbeing tips, and…
The veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR)
The veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is the basis for interaction among veterinarians, clients, and patients and is critical to the…
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Vaccination, neutering, insurance may affect prescribing practices
Veterinarians in the United Kingdom may be less likely to prescribe systemic antimicrobials for ill pets that are vaccinated, neutered, or insured,…
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Antimicrobial resistance: Slowing and limiting its emergence and spread
As a practice owner, I have been struck by the number of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections my team and I have seen in our patients.
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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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One Health, wildlife see wins in federal funding
The spending package approved to fund the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2021 provides major wins for veterinarians.
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Advising clients on pets’ winter weight gain
Dr. Leslie Hancock-Monroe, a veterinarian in the pet food industry, sees risks in pets of winter weight gain and opportunities for veterinarians to…
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Animal blood shortage deepens during pandemic
Veterinarians struggle to acquire adequate blood supplies as transfusions become more routine and donations decline. Meanwhile, California is…
Mpox (monkeypox)
Mpox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Its symptoms are similar to smallpox, but the disease is less contagious and less severe.
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How one clinic improved patient care & efficiency with remote monitors
Check out AVMA’s newest telehealth case study. See how the Charleston Veterinary Referral Center implemented wireless wearable devices to improve…
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AVMA endorses federal legislation to address illicit xylazine
The bill would equip law enforcement with additional tools to stop illegal xylazine trafficking while protecting veterinarians’ access to this…
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Data, safety regulations lacking when it comes to pets and vehicles
Around 45% of U.S. households own dogs and 26% of households own cats out of the total U.S. population of 128 million households in 2020, according to…