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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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Winn awards grants for feline health studies
The Winn Feline Foundation has awarded four grants for feline health research in partnership with the George Sydney and Phyllis
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Gene therapy shows promise as feline spay alternative
Long-term contraception was witnessed in female cats injected with a single dose of a feline anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) transgene, a development…
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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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AAFP grows in service to cats, profession
The continuing growth of the Cat Friendly Practice program, the release of feline anesthesia guidelines, and a well-attended conference have been…
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Pain points
The new Feline Grimace Scale is one of various tools that have been developed in recent years for pain assessment in cats and dogs. The key is…
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AAFP releases first feline-specific anesthesia guidelines
Because of their unique physiology and small size, cats undergoing anesthesia are at a relatively greater risk of complications and death than
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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…
Gonadectomy resources for veterinarians
Conversations are ongoing among veterinarians about when and whether to sterilize pets, and how to balance societal interests with the benefits and…
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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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Project expands visual guides to theriogenology
The Drost Project’s visual guides to theriogenology have expanded from bovine reproduction to visual guides on reproduction in water buffalo, horses,…
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AAHA updates guidelines on pain management in dogs and cats
The new guidelines on pain management in dogs and cats from the American Animal Hospital Association include discussion of proactive and multimodal…
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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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Getting ahead of osteoarthritis in pets
A diagnosis of osteoarthritis in a pet can be unwelcome to the veterinarian as well as the pet owner because the disease is painful and progressive,…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – August 2023
The latest list of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database (AAHSD) are available, including a study on the treatment of…
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Frustration mounts over opioid shortage
Drug shortages and discontinuations are nothing new to veterinary medicine.
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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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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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1975 - 1985
In the decade that saw the glitter fade from disco, JAVMA carried articles that were of practical value—reports of new techniques and procedures, drug…
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Making sense of genetic disease in dogs and cats
Understanding genetic disease in mixed-breed and purebred dogs and cats can bring about more effective treatments and better client service, says…
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It doesn’t have to hurt
The ethics of animal treatment and veterinary care have changed dramatically over the past several decades.
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Below the surface of anesthesia-free dentistry
The American Veterinary Dental College, AVMA, and American Animal Hospital Association state that dental cleanings should be performed under
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True Prophylaxis
Many cat and dog owners have been embracing preventive dental care for their pets in recent years, including home care
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Unlocking the genetic secrets of your dog
Want to know what mix of breeds your dog is? Want to know which hereditary disorders your mixed-breed or purebred dog is at risk for or