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Recognizing research contributions
During the 2013 Merial–National Institutes of Health Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held Aug. 1-4 at Michigan State University
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Infectious disease researcher elected to NAS
Dr. Edward A. Hoover (IL ’67), a University Distinguished Professor was elected to the National Academy of Sciences
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Noted reproduction expert dies
Patrick W. Concannon, PhD, a pioneer in canine reproduction who conducted some of the initial studies on hormone measurements during the estrous cycle…
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Investigators recognized for outstanding research
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation presented awards to two individuals for their efforts in advancing veterinary research.
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Meurs receives investigator award from Morris Animal Foundation
Morris Animal Foundation has selected Dr. Kathryn M. Meurs as the first recipient of an investigator award named for Dr. Mark L. Morris
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AAFP releases guidelines on feline hyperthyroidism
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has released new Guidelines for the Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism, which appeared in the May…
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Creating cat-friendly practices, homes, and shelters
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is trying to make the world a friendlier and healthier place for cats.
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Winn awards grants for nine new feline health studies
Winn Feline Foundation announced in late November 2017 that it had awarded grants for nine new studies in feline health.
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AVMA presents Excellence in Research Awards
Four veterinarians received the AVMA Excellence in Research Awards during the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium
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Possible link between household chemical, feline hyperthyroidism
A study found that serum from hyperthyroid cats had a higher mean total concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,
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Report supports rational administration of gastroprotectants to dogs and cats
Concerns have been raised that, as in human patients, acid suppressants are being overprescribed and misused in canine and feline patients.
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In Short
A recent study looked at the reliability and validity of behavior evaluations for dogs in animal shelters.
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The hidden ecosystem of the gut microbiome
Millions of bacteria live in the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including cats, dogs, and humans.
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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…
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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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Helping diabetic pets live happily ever after
Diagnosing diabetes mellitus in cats and dogs is pretty straightforward, but treatment and monitoring can be complex—especially with more options…
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AVMA presents research awards for 2021
Four veterinarians were recognized with 2021 AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions to research. The awards were presented during the National…
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Taking the chronic out of enteropathies
Veterinarians have many tools in their toolbox to treat chronic enteropathies in dogs and cats, particularly nutritional management, and a new…
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In Short - Feb. 1, 2022
Single-gender gene edits, pet dental health, feline health studies
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AVMA honors four veterinary scientists
The Association hailed Drs. Yrjö Gröhn, Stephen White, Stanley Marks, and Mike Nolan for promoting animal and human health through their notable…
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AAFP, EveryCat release guidelines on diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis is one of the most important infectious diseases and causes of death in cats, but the disease can be challenging to…
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AAFP releases consensus statement on treatment of urolithiasis
A new consensus statement from the American Association of Feline Practitioners provides recommendations for the treatment of cystoliths in cats.
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VMX 2023 draws a crowd for 40th anniversary
Several new studies were unveiled at @the_NAVC Veterinary Meeting & Expo this January in Orlando, Florida, including research identifying 30 different…