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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 more than $140,000 in 10 grants for feline health studies.
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Communicating the value of feline medicine
In his 50th year in practice, Dr. Roy Brenton Smith is all about communicating value.
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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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Cat Friendly Practice Program takes off
Hundreds of veterinary practices are participating in the new Cat Friendly Practice Program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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Guidelines available on feline-friendly nursing care
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine recently released the new
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New program helps practices become cat-friendly
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has launched the Cat Friendly Practice Program to help veterinary practices
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Program to implement idea of cat-friendly practice
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is launching a major program to transform the concept of the cat-friendly practice into a reality at…
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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
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Guidelines promote preventive care
The new AAHA-AVMA Canine and Feline Preventive Healthcare Guidelines can help veterinarians improve patient care and can provide a foundation for…
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Veterinary visits increase slightly
Canine and feline veterinary visits both increased slightly in 2011 over the previous year, following drops during 2010, according to the annual State…
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Partnership continues promoting preventive care
Dr. Diane R. Eigner, director of The Cat Doctor in Philadelphia, said that staff members at her practice go out of their way to educate clients about…
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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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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Nominations open for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA is accepting nominations for the following Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards.
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California regulators clarifying pet dentistry restrictions
Recently defeated legislation in California would have let unsupervised nonveterinarians perform services to remove deposits from pets’ teeth.
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Analysis finds veterinary prices flat for 2009 to mid-2015
Prices for canine veterinary services were flat from 2009 through June 2015, at least on invoices submitted by policyholders with Nationwide pet…
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To titer or to revaccinate
It remains confusing and even controversial whether antibody titers are a good measure of immunity when making decisions about
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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Toolbox for Healthy Pets
The new Partners for Healthy Pets program offers a free online Practice Resources Toolbox to help veterinarians overcome barriers to preventive care…
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AAHA-AVMA canine preventive healthcare guidelines
All dogs should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many dogs, more frequent visits may be appropriate.
Pet care
Responsible pet ownership and pet health care. Topics include preventive care, keeping pets healthy and safe, pet medications and prescriptions...
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Times change, mission remains the same
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) marks 50 years of supporting the medical care and well-being of animals in 2013.
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Detective work can pay off in kitty litter capers
Detective work can pay off in kitty litter capers Your clients look to you not only for medical care for their pets…
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Meurs receives investigator award from Morris Animal Foundation
Morris Animal Foundation has selected Dr. Kathryn M. Meurs as the first recipient of an investigator award named for Dr. Mark L. Morris