JAVMA news
Practitioner input sought at vaccine workshop
The AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents is hosting a workshop for practitioners during the Association's Annual Convention in
JAVMA news
Efforts to keep cisapride available meet dead end
Regulatory restrictions have prevented the AVMA from keeping open the channels of veterinary access to a human drug
JAVMA news
Sarcoma proposals supported
The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force met in May and reviewed proposals for studies investigating the etiology and treatment of sarcomas
JAVMA news
Practitioners weigh in on vaccine issues
It was practitioners' turn to have their say about companion animal vaccine issues at a workshop designed to
JAVMA news
Rabies vaccine recalled because of potency shortfall
TAKE NOTICE Rabies vaccine recalled because of potency shortfall
JAVMA news
Vaccination principles pass final checkpoint
Vaccination principles pass final checkpoint
JAVMA news
Progress made in feline sarcoma research
In the early 1990s, veterinarians became aware that some cats developed sarcomas at the infection sites used to administer vaccines.
JAVMA news
American Association of Feline Practitioners Information Brief: In response to inquiries regarding Fel-O-Vax® FIV September
Cats vaccinated with Fel-O-Vax® FIV develop antibodies to the inactivated virus present in the vaccine
JAVMA news
Deluge of questions prompts AAFP to develop FIV vaccine brief
The Department of Agriculture licensed the first commercial vaccine for feline immunodeficiency virus
JAVMA news
Canine vaccination guidelines intended for individualized treatment
The AAHA has developed guidelines to aid practitioners making decisions about appropriate vaccination recommendations
JAVMA news
The vexing vaccine issue
The release of vaccine guidelines for dogs and cats has stirred up controversy in the veterinary profession
JAVMA news
AAHA endorses abandoned and feral cats statement
According to the AAFP, the number of free-roaming abandoned and feral cats in the United States may be as high as that of owned cats
JAVMA news
Feline practitioners release vaccination summary, calicivirus brief
The American Association of Feline Practitioners recently issued a companion summary to the AAFP 2006 Feline Vaccination
JAVMA news
Company to stop manufacturing animal-based insulin
On April 8, IDEXX Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced it would no longer manufacture or sell protamine zinc insulin, marketed as PZI
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
Feline practitioners support early spay/neuter and hospice care
August 18, 2010 The American Association of Feline Practitioners, in June, released position statements supporting early spay and neuter of cats…
JAVMA news
Company issues warning about meloxicam in cats
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is adding a boxed warning about use of Metacam in cats to the product's labeling. Metacam is the company's brand-name…
JAVMA news
Groups issue warnings on improper vaccine use
Practitioners must always walk a fine line when deciding how to tailor vaccine protocols for their patients, but a certain activity has drawn the…
policy
AAHA-AVMA canine preventive healthcare guidelines
All dogs should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many dogs, more frequent visits may be appropriate.
policy
AAHA-AVMA feline preventive healthcare guidelines
All cats should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many cats, more frequent visits may be appropriate. The AVMA and the American…
policy
Veterinary dentistry
Veterinary dentistry, oral medicine, and oral surgery are part of the practice of veterinary medicine and are regarded as such under state veterinary…
policy
Free-roaming abandoned and feral cats
The AVMA encourages collaborative efforts to identify humane and effective alternatives to the destruction of healthy cats for animal control…
Spaying and neutering
Talk to your veterinarian about the benefits and risks of spaying and neutering so you can make an informed decision.
policy
AAFP/AAHA antimicrobial stewardship guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association…
Vaccinations
Vaccines help teach your pet’s immune system how to recognize and fight off disease-causing agents. They protect your pet against diseases and improve…