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Feline foamy virus is everywhere
Exposure to or infection with feline foamy virus is common in pumas and domestic cats in Colorado, Southern California, and Florida, according to two…
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American Association of Feline Practitioners
Annual conference, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, San Francisco
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AAHA, AAFP release new feline vaccination guidelines
New guidelines on feline vaccination stress understanding by veterinary professionals of individualized feline risk factors such as life stage,…
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FIP drugs continue to show promise, while being sold on black market
Two antiviral drugs have shown promise for the treatment of cats with feline infectious peritonitis. Some desperate cat owners have turned to the…
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Pain points
The new Feline Grimace Scale is one of various tools that have been developed in recent years for pain assessment in cats and dogs. The key is…
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Targeted feral cat sterilization yields lower euthanasia rates
A University of Florida study of a feline trap-neuter-return program found that a targeted approach helped effectively manage the feral cat population…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database - Jan. 1, 2022
See new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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California law adds protections to pet health insurance
A new California law will add consumer protections to pet health insurance, effective July 1, 2015.
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Bovine practitioners publish vaccine guidance
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners recently published recommendations how cattle veterinarians can protect their clients’ animals…
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Scholarship applications being accepted through May
Veterinary students have through May to apply for four categories of scholarships distributed by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
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Quality-of-life assessment for exotic pets
When working with exotic pets, there are several considerations to take into account, including the animal’s environment, diet, behavior, company,…
Vaccines and sarcomas: A concern for cat owners
Vaccines can lessen the severity of future diseases and certain vaccines can prevent infection altogether, and today, a variety of vaccines are…
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Veterinary students can apply for AVMF scholarships
The application period is now open for a number of scholarships for students attending AVMA Council on Education–accredited veterinary colleges.
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New AAHA nutrition, weight management guidelines published
The 2021 Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association include information on body condition score, muscle…
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New officers elected for New Mexico VMA
New officers elected for New Mexico VMA: Dr. Manuel A. Garcia, Dr. Emily Walker, and Dr. Bonnie E. Snyder
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Setting the stage for owners when senior pets develop behavior problems
Caring for geriatric pets can be challenging and at times frustrating for their owners. Pets can exhibit behavioral problems that impair the…
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Getting ahead of osteoarthritis in pets
A diagnosis of osteoarthritis in a pet can be unwelcome to the veterinarian as well as the pet owner because the disease is painful and progressive,…
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AVMA prepares response to FDA draft compounding guidance
Based on feedback from member veterinarians and other stakeholders, the AVMA has compiled a list of key points to share with the FDA in our formal…
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Recalled mirtazapine may have double the labeled strength
Mislabeled mirtazapine bottles could contain tablets with double the expected strength, according to a warning from the Food and Drug Administration.
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AVMA revises declawing policy
Policy discourages procedure but defers to veterinarians on each case
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FDA grants AVMA request to extend comments on compounding from bulk drugs
The extension means AVMA members have until April 20 to provide feedback to inform the AVMA's formal comments on the proposal.