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Nine dimensions of wellbeing: holistic health for the veterinarian
If you have been following the AVMA’s involvement in issues related to the health and self-care of veterinary professionals, you will notice that we…
JAVMA news
COVID vaccine an immunological moonshot
Developing and distributing a vaccine for a novel coronavirus that has killed more than a million people globally has the potential of becoming the…
AVMA news
AVMA, American Psychiatric Association leaders discuss mental health benefits of pets
AVMA President Rena Carlson and Gregory Scott Brown, MD, from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) answered frequently asked questions from pet…
JAVMA news
AAVMC establishes internship guidelines
Veterinary internships provide an opportunity for new graduates to gather additional experience and skill in providing clinical care.
JAVMA news
Feline practitioners recommend new FIV and FeLV testing guidelines, initiate public awareness campaign
Feline practitioners recommend new FIV and FeLV testing
JAVMA news
Controlling health care costs
Physician offers advice on receiving the best health care and controlling cost
JAVMA news
October is National Pet Wellness Month
New initiative helps veterinarians educate pet owners about pet aging process, health benefits of twice-a-year wellness
AVMA news
Meet the AVMA president-elect candidates
The candidates for 2022-23 AVMA president-elect—Drs. Grace Bransford and Rena Carlson—spoke to AVMA News about their reasons for running for the AVMA…
JAVMA news
New guidance for pets exposed to rabies
New guidance in this issue of the JAVMA advises that cats and dogs that are exposed to rabies and are overdue for a vaccine can have a booster shot…
JAVMA news
RMM, veterinary medicine’s ‘unofficial philosopher,’ at 90
Dr. Robert Morton Miller, the witty sage behind the long-running “Mind Over Miller” column and the cartoons published under the moniker “RMM,” turned…
JAVMA news
Cat-friendly message targets public
The AAFP rolled out the public outreach phase of the Cat Friendly Practice Program earlier this year. The cat owner campaign includes two key…