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Guidelines address feline environmental needs
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine released new guidelines on
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Winn Feline Foundation issues grant proposal
The Winn Feline Foundation, affiliated with The Cat Fanciers' Association Inc., is accepting applications for 2003 grants
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Progress made in feline sarcoma research
In the early 1990s, veterinarians became aware that some cats developed sarcomas at the infection sites used to administer vaccines.
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American Association of Feline Practitioners Information Brief: In response to inquiries regarding Fel-O-Vax® FIV September
Cats vaccinated with Fel-O-Vax® FIV develop antibodies to the inactivated virus present in the vaccine
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Deluge of questions prompts AAFP to develop FIV vaccine brief
The Department of Agriculture licensed the first commercial vaccine for feline immunodeficiency virus
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AAFP releases vaccination advisory panel report
In August, the American Association of Feline Practitioners made public the 2013 AAFP Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel Report
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Solving the cat riddle
Seventy-eight percent of practice owners say cats represent one of the most important missed opportunities for the profession, according to a new…
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Cat practice a passion for AAFP president
The way Dr. Marcus G. Brown sees it, practitioners need to raise the level of feline veterinary care to that for dogs.
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AAHA, AAFP release guidelines on fluid therapy
The American Animal Hospital Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners on May 1 released the new
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Viral mutation related to deadly cat disease
Recent research findings suggest that a viral mutation is connected with the development of a benign intestinal coronavirus into a
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APHIS may change swine disease programs
A proposal from federal animal health officials would have states develop swine health plans as part of a national program to
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Nashville disaster management program to zero in on responders
Posted on March 1, 2002 Keeping disaster workers from becoming victims In the wake of a disaster, one might assume it is the victims who have…
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Cat-friendly message targets public
The AAFP rolled out the public outreach phase of the Cat Friendly Practice Program earlier this year. The cat owner campaign includes two key…
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners certified 47 new diplomates and recertified 28 diplomates following the board
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Recognizing research contributions
During the 2013 Merial–National Institutes of Health Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held Aug. 1-4 at Michigan State University
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Abstracts sought on horse welfare during transport
Horse welfare during transport will be the focus of the conference.
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Nominations open for 2014 Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The awards will be presented at various venues, including the AVMA Annual Convention, July 25-29, 2014, in Denver, and the 2014 Merial–National…
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Tail vaccination in cats effective, eases tumor removal
An alternative to a widely accepted vaccination protocol in cats could literally move the needle for treatment of cancer in cats,
Wild Animal Health Risks
Reservoirs, Vector Species, and Reportable, Notifiable, and Zoonotic Diseases While addressing the reasons for which the animal has been presented,…
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Lymphoma risk in cats more than doubles if owners are smokers
Cats living in homes where people smoke cigarettes are more than twice as likely as other cats to acquire a deadly cancer
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Pros, cons of feral and free-ranging cat management debated
more veterinarians are being asked to contribute their services and expertise to these controversial endeavors
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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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Students, veterinarians can apply for AVMF scholarships, grants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has announced its scholarships for 2013.
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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.