Feline panleukopenia
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious, potentially fatal disease in cats. Fortunately, there are highly effective vaccines available to help…
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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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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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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 awards grants for feline health studies
The Winn Feline Foundation has awarded more than $140,000 in 10 grants for feline health studies.
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Researchers find antiviral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis
Researchers have found an antiviral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis, which is currently nearly 100 percent fatal.
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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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Sarcoma proposals supported
The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force met in May and reviewed proposals for studies investigating the etiology and treatment of sarcomas
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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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Sarcoma task force receives funding
Sarcoma task force receives funding The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force met March 19, 2000
Warm weather pet safety
Warm weather poses health risks to pets, even on days that don’t seem that hot. Knowing the risks and being prepared can help keep pets safe.
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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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FDA finalizes guidance on therapeutic pet food
The Food and Drug Administration has finalized guidance that the agency drafted in response to the increasing number of therapeutic pet diets and…
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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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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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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 21 new diplomates and recognized three dual-certified diplomates following the board
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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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Nominations open for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA is accepting nominations for the following Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards.