JAVMA news
Board acts on research, grievance resolution, residues
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
JAVMA news
Analysis finds decreasing veterinary prices
The prices that pet owners paid for canine veterinary services decreased slightly from 2009-2013, according to an analysis released Jan. 18 during the…
JAVMA news
NAVC kicks off the year
The topics ran the gamut: military and police dogs, kidney disease in cats and dogs, pet parasites and pet nutrition, small animal
JAVMA news
Large animal practitioners grapple with fluid shortage
Large animal practitioners are grappling with a shortage of large-volume bags of polyionic fluids, separate from the ongoing shortage
JAVMA news
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
JAVMA news
Practices busier than ever, except for one time of year
The Report on the Market for Veterinary Services, the fourth and final of the AVMA’s 2016 Economic Reports series, has information on practices’…
JAVMA news
Analyses delve into osteosarcoma prevalence, veterinary pricing
An analysis of Nationwide’s pet insurance claims has revealed trends in the prevalence of osteosarcoma in dogs in the United States by size, breed,…
JAVMA news
Brachycephalic dogs more affected by many conditions
Dogs of brachycephalic breeds—those having a broad, short skull—are more often affected than other dogs are by many common conditions, even after…
JAVMA news
Practices share top 10 ways to promote pet insurance
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association recently shared the top 10 ways that veterinary practices can promote pet health insurance.
policy
Regenerative medicine, including therapeutic use of stem cells
Regenerative medicine holds promise in treating a variety of diseases, yet questions remain. The AVMA supports the continued scientific development of…
JAVMA news
Finding a future for osteosarcoma patients
Ana M. Cilursu, MD, lost three Rottweilers in a row to bone cancer.
JAVMA news
AVMA Life adds member advocate position
Since August, Belkys Llanes has been working for AVMA Life in a newly created position as member advocate.