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Program prompts veterinarians, clients to address pet obesity
The AVMA and Hill's Pet Nutrition partnered last year in creating the program to encourage veterinarians and pet owners to improve pets'
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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…
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Speakers explore the ups and downs of pet keeping
People have kept pets for millennia, but that long history doesn't mean owners always know how to handle behavior problems in their cats and dogs.
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Feline health studies funded
Morris Animal Foundation announced in May that the organization's new Helping Shelters Help Cats program is funding three studies
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Online arthritis resource for pet owners
To educate pet owners about arthritis—and ways to prevent and treat it—the Morris Animal Foundation developed a Web site
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AAFP updates guidelines on care of senior cats
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has released a new version of its Senior Care Guidelines, available on the AAFP
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Programs assist pet owners facing tough times
Some pet owners are seeking temporary assistance to keep their companions through the economic downturn, and veterinary practices can refer them to a…
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Grants for feline health research available
The nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation is calling for grant proposals for 2010.
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Winn announces grants for six feline health studies
The Winn Feline Foundation announced funding in December for feline health studies on the following topics:
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ER docs shortage turns critical
Two organizations that serve emergency and critical care veterinarians are trying to quantify the problem
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Study looks at which method proves best to restrain cats
A study looking at cat welfare during handling found that a commonly used method may not be the most optimal.
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New listings in the 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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Morris Animal Foundation awards $1M for canine, feline studies
Morris Animal Foundation announced $1 million in funding in January for nine canine and feline health studies on subjects such as
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Hill's products recalled for excess vitamin D
Hill's Pet Nutrition has recalled certain dog foods because they potentially contain excess vitamin D resulting from a supplier error.
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2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats released
To help veterinary practitioners navigate the complex and changing world of veterinary dentistry, the American Animal Hospital Association has…
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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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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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Fix by Five campaign aims to reduce cat overpopulation
The conventional wisdom is that cats should be spayed or neutered at 6 months of age. The Fix by Five campaign challenges that assumption, aiming to…
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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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Winn Feline Foundation awards $310,000 for research
Winn Feline Foundation announced in May that it has awarded $307,679 for 16 grants in feline medical research.
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Awards honor four researchers for top-level achievement
Please join us in celebrating and congratulating four veterinarians whose outstanding research work and expertise have earned them recognition as…
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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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AVMA presents 2019 Excellence in Research Awards
Four veterinarians received the 2019 AVMA Excellence in Research Awards during the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held July 24-27 at…
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New scale interprets pain from feline facial expressions
Assessing pain in cats is difficult, but a new scoring system that interprets changes in facial expression could help provide practitioners with
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FDA searching for possible links between canine diets, heart disease
Federal investigators continue studying whether dogs eating diets that are high in legumes or free from grain have an increased risk of heart disease.…