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How to have end-of-life conversations
Conversations about euthanasia and depopulation are never easy given what’s at stake. Speakers at the recent AVMA Humane Endings Symposium offered…
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Court rules in drug compounding case -
Compounded preparations for humans are not new, unapproved drugs, according to a recent ruling from a federal district court
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Beware the ‘questing tick’
Although not a vector for Lyme disease, the lone star tick found throughout the eastern and southern United States is no less a threat to human and…
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USP publishes final compounding chapters
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which sets pharmaceutical standards that apply to both human and veterinary medicine, has released final…
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USP agrees to consider need for veterinary-specific compounding rules
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which sets pharmaceutical standards that apply to both human and veterinary medicine, will consider the AVMA’s…
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2022
Created in 1981, National Pet Week aims to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of the…
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Veterinary compounding
Compounding is the customized manipulation of a drug by a veterinarian, or by a pharmacist upon the prescription of a veterinarian, to meet the needs…
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FDA creates guidance on informed consent for companion animal studies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced draft guidance that will help animal owners who are considering having their companion…
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AVMA Answers: Pharmaceutical compounding
Generally, the federal regulations require that, for a drug to be compounded legally, a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist, the…
Compounding guidance for veterinarians
Learn about the regulatory parameters, quality control assurance, and practice considerations when using compounded products in veterinary medicine.
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Data, safety regulations lacking when it comes to pets and vehicles
Around 45% of U.S. households own dogs and 26% of households own cats out of the total U.S. population of 128 million households in 2020, according to…
Compounding: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to the compounding questions veterinarians most frequently ask the AVMA.
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Changing the rules for pharmacy
The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session during the 2014…
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AVMA offers client handout on testing pets for SARS-CoV-2
The AVMA has developed a client handout on “Testing your pet for SARS-CoV-2” to help pet owners understand when their pets might need to be tested for…
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FDA describes legal limits of drug compounding
Agency says few uses allowed for raw active ingredients
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Racehorse owners bring suit against Wedgewood pharmacy
A group of Thoroughbred racehorse owners recently brought a suit against Wedgewood Village Pharmacy Inc., of Swedesboro, N.J., seeking compensation
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2020
The AVMA is celebrating “A Lifetime of Love” again for National Pet Week 2020, held this year from May 3-9.
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When do cats and dogs need antibiotics?
Four new printable resources will allow AVMA members to quickly reference antibiotic prescription recommendations and communicate with clients about…
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Court rules FDA allowed to inspect pharmacies
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in September that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to inspect pharmacies.
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Get answers: Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
We’ve added two new resources to our COVID-19 webpage: FAQs for veterinarians and veterinary clinics, and for pet owners.
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AVMA offers resources during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24, together with U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. Both celebrations are meant to highlight the steps…
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No ruling coming in compounding dispute
A Florida pharmacy and federal drug authorities have fought for 2 1/2 years over the legality of compounding animal drugs from bulk pharmaceutical…
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Making it easier to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine
A new suite of resources from the AVMA will help you encourage your team and your clients to consider vaccination against COVID-19 within your…
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USP to develop compounding standards with veterinary collaboration
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) voted to develop and revise compounding standards based on input from healthcare professionals, including…
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Parasitic infections likely to spread in 2022, CAPC warns
Dogs in much of the U.S. likely will be at greater risk of heartworm, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis this year as vectors and parasites…