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Quality-of-life assessment for exotic pets
When working with exotic pets, there are several considerations to take into account, including the animal’s environment, diet, behavior, company,…
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Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
Event: Annual meeting, Oct. 23, 2012, Oakland, Calif.
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Declawing captive exotic and wild indigenous cats
The AVMA condemns declawing captive exotic and other wild indigenous cats for nonmedical reasons.
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Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
Annual meeting, Oct. 23, 2014, Orlando, Florida
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AVMA now condemns declawing wild and exotic cats
Concerns that pain and suffering associated with declawing may be exacerbated in wild and exotic cats prompted the AVMA Executive Board
Traveling With Exotics Such as Rabbits, Ferrets, Small Rodents, and Others
When considering interstate or international travel for your exotic pet, plan ahead because some preparations may need to start months in advance.
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Study details problems at wholesaler of exotic pets
A new study details problems in the wholesale industry.
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Ownership and/or possession and appropriate disposition of wild and exotic pet species or their hybrids
The AVMA is concerned with animal welfare, husbandry, infectious diseases, public health and safety, and environmental impacts associated with…
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Specialties in sports medicine, exotic companion mammals receive full recognition
The AVMA has granted full recognition to the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Exotic Companion Mammal…
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Video promotes preventive care for avian, exotic pets
A free video is available for veterinary practices to use on their websites to promote preventive care
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USDA proposed rulemaking to strengthen regulations for handling wild, exotic animals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is soliciting public comment on a plan to strengthen regulations for…
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New York state requires care instructions for small exotic pets
The state of New York now requires pet dealers and retailers to provide purchasers with written instructions on proper care for small animals.
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Our other furry friends
Veterinarians who work with exotic companion mammals say each species has its attractions as well as its challenges.
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Tales of furry friends
Clients who brought exotic companion mammals to Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital in suburban Skokie on a recent morning each had a story to tell about…
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Befriending reptiles and amphibians
There are many more of us out there with exotic pets who are interested in taking care of them well.
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Wildlife policies stress education, captivity requirements
In June, the AVMA began more strongly encouraging education for those who would privately own potentially dangerous wildlife as well as endorsing…
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Tortoises on the move again
NEWS UPDATES from previous issues Tortoises on the move again Earlier this year, the USDA invoked a ban on…
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Behaviorists provide speakers plus $250 grants
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior is offering speakers for educational sessions along with $250 grants to
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Blazing her own trail
It’s not yet noon and Dr. Lindsey Woods has just finished her second rabbit neutering.
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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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Restricting ownership of wild animals
Ohio residents have received or sought permits to continue owning about 300 primates
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VMX features second well-being study
Merck Animal Health released the results of the second Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study during the 2020 Veterinary Meeting & Expo.…
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Hollywood Vet receives AVMA Award
Many know Dr. James F. Peddie for his work with Hollywood animals, but his career has spanned a spectrum of activities.
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Sea otter recovery act an AVMA priority
The Executive Board has made it a high priority of the AVMA to see that legislation designed to preserve and study the southern sea otter