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Feline practitioners reach out
Feline health is the primary concern of feline practitioners, so their association is increasing outreach to cat owners and to all veterinarians who…
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Feline practitioners seek research proposals
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is seeking proposals for its 2007 research grant for feline medicine.
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Grants for feline health research available
The nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation is calling for grant proposals for 2007.
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Grooming feline practitioners in business savvy
Many feline practitioners are subscribing to the credo that sound practice economics is the underpinning of quality patient care.
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Grants for feline health studies available
The nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation is partnering with the San Francisco Foundation, manager of the George Sydney and Phyllis
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Attendance nearly doubles at feline conference
Veterinarians pounced on the opportunity to attend the American Association of Feline Practitioners' 2005 Fall Conference from Nov. 12-15 in Chicago,…
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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 applications for 2006 grants.
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Call for feline health study preproposals
posted September 1, 2005 The Morris Animal Foundation is requesting preproposals for projects advancing veterinary medicine for cats. Each year,…
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AAFP speaker advocates a new view of cats
People should treat cats with the same respect as they treat dogs—especially to promote feline health.
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AAFP president thinks globally
The incoming president of the AAFP wants the organization to help unite cat owners and veterinarians around the world in improving the care of their…
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Bilingual version of AVMA children's book available
The AVMA has created an English-Spanish version of its popular children's coloring and activity book
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AAFP, Fort Dodge offer kit on cat wellness
A kit full of educational materials about cat wellness is now available to veterinary clinics. The American Association of
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Researchers publish dog genome
Scientists have completed sequencing the DNA of another animal—this time, man's best friend.
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New online resource addresses accreditation
Why pursue AVMA accreditation of an educational program in veterinary medicine or veterinary technology?
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Researchers study noise, human contact in shelters
Recent research has examined the effect of noise and of human contact on dogs at animal shelters.
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Company gives grants for study of porcine circovirus
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. has announced two recipients for three studies of porcine circovirus-associated disease.
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Cats contract avian influenza virus
Domestic cats in Germany and Austria have contracted the H5N1 avian influenza virus, causing concern among pet owners in Europe and the United States.
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Outbreak of swine disease in China takes human toll
The World Health Organization continues to monitor an outbreak of Streptococcus suis in pigs in China that has infected more than 200 people.
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Chronic renal disease this year's topic for new AAFP annual grant
Chronic renal disease this year's topic for new AAFP annual grant Research funding by the American…
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Veterinary associations offer guidelines on senior care
With cats and dogs living longer, veterinarians spend more time on senior care—and associations are giving advice on how to
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New diplomates
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners certified 34 new diplomates
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Clinics-only Web area a new resource for pet wellness campaign
The National Pet Wellness Month campaign is a clinic-centered educational initiative designed to raise consumer awareness about wellness examinations
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ACVIM issues blood donor screening statement
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine published a consensus statement to help veterinarians prevent the transfer of
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Sessions address twice-a-year veterinary visits
Twice-a-year veterinary visits for pets—particularly cats—were the subject of several sessions July 15 at the AVMA Annual Convention in Hawaii.
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AVMA avian influenza FAQ updated
The AVMA has released an extensive, updated version of frequently asked questions about avian influenza