External parasites
External parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites can irritate pets and carry disease. But treatment, control and prevention are much easier than in…
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FDA approves Zoetis’ multiple-parasite preventive
Zoetis received approval in February from the Food and Drug Administration for its new Simparica Trio, the first combination drug that protects dogs…
Lyme disease
Transmitted through tick bites, Lyme disease can be hard to detect and cause serious, recurring health issues. It's best to prevent it by preventing…
Hunters and disease risks
There is an increasing awareness among hunters that there are medical risks associated with handling wildlife, and certain safety precautions should…
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More itchy pets? No problem
More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats
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Zoetis starts agency for cat, dog insurance
Drugmaker Zoetis entered the pet health insurance market this spring in about half the U.S.
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Brakke study: Pet health product sales migrate to online sources
About 31% of pet owners are sourcing at least some of their pet health products online, according to a new study from Brakke Consulting Inc.
Healthy holiday gifts for pets
You don’t have to indulge in fancy collars, gourmet treats or other pricey gifts for pets. Here are less expensive, more practical gifts you can give…
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Report explores disconnect over preventive care
The fifth annual State of Pet Health Report from Banfield Pet Hospital was released Aug. 12 at Banfield’s Pet Healthcare Industry Summit
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Brakke finds pet owners settle in for long haul during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted pet owners in various ways but has had little or no negative impact overall on pet care so far, according to a…
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
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Veterinary social work summit focuses on animals, poverty
The sixth international Veterinary Social Work Summit held virtually, Oct. 8-10, touched on COVID-19–related challenges, telehealth, animal welfare,…
Household hazards
Every home contains items that can be dangerous or fatal if ingested by dogs and cats. You can protect your pet by learning about these hazards.
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One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to paying veterinarians
JAVMA News talked with a few veterinarians about the pros and cons of existing pay and benefit structures. Some say it’s time for new structures that…
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Affiliated groups meet in Boston
Forty allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 30 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine