7 Things you can do to keep your pet healthy
Weight management, exercise, regular veterinary exams, vaccination, and parasite prevention are among the most important ways to keep a pet healthy
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AVMA offers videos, podcasts to veterinarians, public
The AVMA produces a multitude of videos and podcasts for veterinarians and the public—with recent subjects
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Bartonellosis: A zoonosis hidden in plain sight
Veterinarians are susceptible to many zoonoses, with bartonellosis being a prime example—particularly cat scratch fever caused by Bartonella henselae,…
Warm weather pet safety
Warm weather poses health risks to pets, even on days that don’t seem that hot. Knowing the risks and being prepared can help keep pets safe.
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State budget cuts continue with no end in sight
State budgets and what (legislatures) can contribute are going through massive cuts, not just with veterinary schools, but all of higher education.
8 Things you can do to protect your dog in the summer
Here are eight things you can do to keep your dog safe in the heat.
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Guilty plea for counterfeit drug packaging
The CEO of a packaging company has entered a guilty plea to a charge he made counterfeit labels and packaging for veterinary drugs.
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Petco incorporating full-service veterinary clinics
Petco has announced a joint venture with Thrive Affordable Vet Care to incorporate full-service Thrive clinics in certain Petco stores this year.
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Understanding, enticing pet owner spending
Veterinarians can take a larger portion of the pet products market, according to lecturers at a recent AVMA conference.
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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APHIS plans veterinary biologics meeting
A opportunity for the exchange of information between APHIS representatives, producers and users of veterinary biologic products
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Symposium calls for targeted efforts to increase diversity
Veterinary colleges and the veterinary profession cannot be successful in recruiting students from underrepresented ethnicities and races without…
Disease Risks for People at Dog Social Events
People attending dog social events can be at risk of zoonotic diseases, which are diseases that spread from animals to people. Some of these diseases…
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Top 5 pet toxins
Prescription medications for human use top the list of pet toxins for the fourth year in a row, according to the American Society for the Prevention…
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Practitioners face conundrum with off-label pesticide use
Discussions between the EPA and COBTA have focused on the agency's 25-year-old policy on veterinary use of pesticides.
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AABP to give business help
Veterinary students, mixed animal practice owners, and retiring veterinarians alike could receive business help through a new
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FDA launches online Safety Reporting Portal for foods and animal drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has developed the new Safety Reporting Portal at www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov to allow online reporting of safety…
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Death to parasites; long live parasitology
Dr. Susan Little finds the lives of parasites to be fascinating. Nevertheless, as a veterinarian, she wants them dead.
Outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals
The AVMA has the following advice to help keep outdoor enthusiasts and their animal companions safe while enjoying outdoor activities.
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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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AAVMC offers guidelines on service dogs at teaching hospitals
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has created a series of guidelines on how service dogs should be handled in veterinary…
Disease precautions for outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals
Disease precautions for outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals
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Veterinarians featured on Today Show, MSNBC as part of Katrina relief
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation appeared on national television helping pet owners rebuild their lives
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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.