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American Association of Feline Practitioners – Oct. 27-30, 2022
The American Association of Feline Practitioners held a hybrid in-person and virtual annual conference from Oct. 27-30 in Pittsburgh. The AAFP…
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American Association of Feline Practitioners - Feb. 1, 2022
Hybrid in-person and virtual annual conference, Phoenix, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2021
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AAFP, EveryCat release guidelines on diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis is one of the most important infectious diseases and causes of death in cats, but the disease can be challenging to…
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In Short - Feb. 1, 2022
Single-gender gene edits, pet dental health, feline health studies
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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 releases consensus statement on treatment of urolithiasis
A new consensus statement from the American Association of Feline Practitioners provides recommendations for the treatment of cystoliths in cats.
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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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AAFP celebrates 10 years of Cat Friendly Practice Program, releases new guidelines
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has been celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Cat Friendly Practice Program this year and recently…
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AAHA, AAFP publish joint guidelines on antimicrobial stewardship
New guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners are designed to aid companion animal…
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In Short - Jan. 15, 2022
Cornell receives $30 million toward its Canine Health Center and a survey delves into veterinarians' understanding and practice of oncology around the…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database - March 15, 2022
See some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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AAHA unveils new standards for specialty, nontraditional practices
AAHA unveils new standards for specialty, nontraditional practices
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Research award nominations invited
Nominate a deserving AVMA member for exceptional achievements in research.
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Efforts to keep cisapride available meet dead end
Regulatory restrictions have prevented the AVMA from keeping open the channels of veterinary access to a human drug
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Scientists illuminate how virus attacks cat kidney, could jump to humans
Virologists from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research reverse-engineered an elusive virus linked to chronic kidney disease in cats…
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association - Feb. 1, 2022
46th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Global Community Congress, held virtually, Nov. 13-15
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Correction - August 1, 2000
Correction The July 15 issue, page 160, reported in error that the Executive Board had in June approved a…
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Plotnick vice president at New York ASPCA hospital
Dr. Arnold Plotnick was named vice president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners - March 1, 2022
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 44 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held remotely on Sept. 21,…
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FDA to resume enforcement of all federal VCPR requirements for veterinary telemedicine
Starting Feb. 21, the Food and Drug Administration will again hold veterinarians to the federal requirements for the veterinarian-client-patient…
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VandeWoude named dean of CSU veterinary college
Colorado State University distinguished professor and National Academy of Sciences member Dr. Sue VandeWoude is the first woman appointed as dean of…
Veterinary specialists in the U.S.
Discover how many U.S. veterinarians held various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2022.
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Vaccaro new AAFP executive director
Vaccaro new AAFP executive director Nick Vaccaro Nick Vaccaro has been assigned the
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At the auction: Gavel comes down, disaster funds raised
Nearly $20,000 was raised - all of which will directly support care for animals injured in or otherwise affected by disasters.
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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…