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Call for feline research proposals
The Morris Animal Foundation and the Winn Feline Foundation have each issued a call for feline research proposals.
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Grants for feline health research available
The nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation is calling for grant proposals for 2010.
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AVMA introduces feline health brochure
"What you should know about Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease" is the newest addition to the AVMA consumer
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Feline health studies funded
Morris Animal Foundation announced in May that the organization's new Helping Shelters Help Cats program is funding three studies
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AAFP seeks feline sarcoma research proposals
The American Association of Feline Practitioners will award a grant in 2007 for meaningful research in vaccine-associated
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Study describes pathology of feline heartworm disease
posted August 15, 2007 Researchers at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine recently released a study that shows that…
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AAFP requests research proposals
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is seeking proposals for its 2008 grant for meaningful research in feline
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Industry initiatives
HomeAgain, a subsidiary of Schering-Plough Animal Health, has donated nearly $60,000 to the Winn Feline Foundation—$1 for each
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Guidelines help tackle pain in cats and dogs
The American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners have released the AAHA/AAFP Pain
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AAFP updates guidelines on care of senior cats
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has released a new version of its Senior Care Guidelines, available on the AAFP
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Industry Initiatives
Veterinary technicians and other hospital team members can expand their knowledge of canine and feline therapeutic nutrition
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Pigs, people, and now, pets
Iowa state officials confirmed Nov. 4 that a 13-year-old indoor cat had the dubious distinction of being the first feline known to have contracted the…
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MAF's equine genetic research under way
Recent funding has led to the beginning of phase one of the Morris Animal Foundation's Equine Consortium for Genetic
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Online arthritis resource for pet owners
To educate pet owners about arthritis—and ways to prevent and treat it—the Morris Animal Foundation developed a Web site
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CATalyst Council names Top 10 Cat-Friendly Cities
posted May 1, 2009 The CATalyst Council has announced the Top 10 Cat-Friendly Cities for 2009—with the No. 1 spot going to Tampa,
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Infectious disease center increases public health impact
The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the reorganization of the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, part of the…
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More veterinary grads investing in their careers with additional training
More and more veterinary graduates are participating in internships and other advanced education programs, according to data compiled by the AVMA.
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College news
Western University of Health Sciences appointed Dr. Phillip D. Nelson as dean of the veterinary college
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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FDA warns about risk of botulinum toxin in dog food
posted August 15, 2007 The Food and Drug Administration is warning pet owners that certain canned dog foods from Castleberry's Food…
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Morris Animal Foundation to fund $4.6 million in studies
The Morris Animal Foundation has committed to funding more than $4.6 million in animal health studies for 2008 and providing
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AVMF awards scholarships to veterinary students
Veterinary students from across the country have won scholarships from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation through its
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The search is on
Nominations are invited for the 2010 veterinary achievement awards offered by the AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation