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In Short
The 2019 annual meeting of AVMA voting members will be held Friday, Jan. 11, from 8:30-10 a.m. CST
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Pet owners don't recognize what happens during exam
A recent study by Partners for Healthy Pets found that many dog and cat owners fail to recognize what happens during their pet's physical examination…
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Heartworm preventive resistance is real
Dr. Wallace Graham said heartworm experts seem to agree genetic change in heartworms is related to resistance to preventive drugs.
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Frequent feeding, addition of water to kibble increase cats' activity
A study has found that increasing the frequency of feeding promoted physical activity among cats, as did offering meals containing additional water.
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Setting the stage for owners when senior pets develop behavior problems
Caring for geriatric pets can be challenging and at times frustrating for their owners. Pets can exhibit behavioral problems that impair the…
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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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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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Herding Cat Owners
Too few pets, particularly cats, are visiting veterinary clinics, according to groups trying to increase their preventive care.
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Exploring a role for titers in rabies vaccination
Most states and many municipalities have laws requiring rabies vaccination for dogs and often cats, and these laws do not allow titer testing
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Experts offer consensus on 25 behavioral signs of pain in cats
Experts offer consensus on 25 behavioral signs of pain in cats
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New institute supports genome mapping studies
In August, Ralston Purina Company announced the establishment of the Purina Pet Institute in St Louis.
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Frustration mounts over opioid shortage
Drug shortages and discontinuations are nothing new to veterinary medicine.
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Pet dental care to be highlighted in February
During February - National Pet Dental Health Month, veterinarians are encouraged to make an extra effort to educate their clients and community
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California city's ban on declawing struck down
Veterinary medicine in California recently scored a major victory when a state court struck down a city ordinance banning the surgical procedure of…
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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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AVMA revises declawing policy
Policy discourages procedure but defers to veterinarians on each case
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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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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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AAHA releases oncology guidelines for dogs and cats
The American Animal Hospital Association has released its first oncology guidelines for dogs and cats.
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Report: Free reminder program re-engages inactive clients
A free reminder program from Partners for Healthy Pets successfully re-engages inactive clients at companion animal practices,
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Website provides tools for pet nutrition
The Pet Nutrition Alliance has developed a website to provide veterinary professionals with credible resources on pet nutrition.
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Canine vaccination guidelines intended for individualized treatment
The AAHA has developed guidelines to aid practitioners making decisions about appropriate vaccination recommendations
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AVMA considers revising policy on free-roaming, owned cats
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a resolution to revise the AVMA policy “Free-roaming, Owned Cats” during its regular annual session, Aug.…
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AAHA warns about raw pet diet risks
An animal hospital association recently indicated it does not advocate or endorse feeding pets raw or dehydrated nonsterilized animal-source proteins.