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Veterinary clinical trials
The Ohio State University posts all its veterinary clinical trials to the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database and refers to patients in the trials as…
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Bartonellosis: A zoonosis hidden in plain sight
Veterinarians are susceptible to many zoonoses, with bartonellosis being a prime example—particularly cat scratch fever caused by Bartonella henselae,…
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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…
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Veterinarians’ smartphones, tablets contaminated with staphylococci
Most of the staphylococci found on these devices were likely of human origin, suggesting contamination was more likely originating from staff members…
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Congratulations are in order!
Two veterinarians and a former director of the California Veterinary Medical Association have been named as recipients of 2021 AVMA Excellence Awards…
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Setting the stage for owners when senior pets develop behavior problems
Caring for geriatric pets can be challenging and at times frustrating for their owners. Pets can exhibit behavioral problems that impair the…
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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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AAHA, AAFP update Feline Life Stage Guidelines
The guidelines were published in the March/April issue of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and the March issue of the Journal…
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AVMF scholarships open for veterinary students to apply
Several scholarship opportunities are now open from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation for students attending AVMA Council on…
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 42 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held remotely on Oct. 14,…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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Veterinary faculty members elected AAAS fellows
Five faculty members at U.S. veterinary colleges, including two veterinarians, are among the 489 fellows chosen by the American Association for the…
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Creating brighter futures for cats with chronic kidney disease
Diagnostics and treatments have improved for cats with chronic kidney disease over the past decade, and a new predictive diagnostic tool uses…
U.S. veterinarians 2020
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary employment statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2020.…
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Tips to avoid being bitten
If you are in veterinary medicine for an extended period, you will likely be bitten.
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American Association of Feline Practitioners
Virtual annual conference, Oct. 3-4 and Oct. 24-25, 2020
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Washington State VMA
Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference, virtual meeting, Oct. 2-4, 2020
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Pet populations are on the way up
Over the next 10 years the number of dogs and cats in the U.S. is expected to increase substantially. What will this mean for the veterinary…
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Getting ahead of osteoarthritis in pets
A diagnosis of osteoarthritis in a pet can be unwelcome to the veterinarian as well as the pet owner because the disease is painful and progressive,…
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Rethinking pricing strategies
A new economic study about pet owner sensitivity to veterinary fees should spur practitioners to reassess how they price their services, says practice…