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The cat debate
Cat colonies range from unmanaged to well managed, but collectively, they add up to a staggering animal welfare issue
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The pet allergy puzzle
Children who are exposed to animals from birth are less likely to develop allergies.
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The vexing vaccine issue
The release of vaccine guidelines for dogs and cats has stirred up controversy in the veterinary profession
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Researchers probe vaccine-associated feline sarcoma
Vaccine-associated feline sarcomas were first recognized in 1991.
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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
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Winn Feline Foundation calls for grant proposals
The Winn Feline Foundation, a nonprofit organization affiliated with The Cat Fanciers' Association Inc., is accepting
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Roundtable to field feline sarcoma questions
The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force will convene a roundtable discussion at the American Animal Hospital
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Feline health studies funded
In 2011 the Winn Feline Foundation, in partnership with the George Sydney and Phyllis Redman Miller Trust, awarded grants
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Program to implement idea of cat-friendly practice
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is launching a major program to transform the concept of the cat-friendly practice into a reality at…
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New program helps practices become cat-friendly
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has launched the Cat Friendly Practice Program to help veterinary practices
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Guidelines promote preventive care
The new AAHA-AVMA Canine and Feline Preventive Healthcare Guidelines can help veterinarians improve patient care and can provide a foundation for…
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Opportunity
79 percent of veterinary professionals agree that there has been an industry-wide decline in pet veterinary visits
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CATalyst promotes shelter-practitioner relations
The CATalyst Council, a coalition of cat advocates, is launching a pilot program to help improve relations between private practitioners and animal…
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Partnership continues promoting preventive care
Dr. Diane R. Eigner, director of The Cat Doctor in Philadelphia, said that staff members at her practice go out of their way to educate clients about…
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Veterinary visits increase slightly
Canine and feline veterinary visits both increased slightly in 2011 over the previous year, following drops during 2010, according to the annual State…
AVMF Career Achievement in Feline Research Award
This award, established by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) recognizes an AVMA member veterinarian’s long-time to advancing feline…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Feline health research grants awarded
The Winn Feline Foundation in late March announced grants totaling $174,018 had been awarded to 10 feline health
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Guidelines available on feline-friendly nursing care
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine recently released the new
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California regulators clarifying pet dentistry restrictions
Recently defeated legislation in California would have let unsupervised nonveterinarians perform services to remove deposits from pets’ teeth.
Salmonella: Dry pet foods and pet treats (FAQ)
Questions/answers about Salmonella and pet food: How can pet food become contaminated? How can humans and pets become infected? How can you minimize…