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California law adds protections to pet health insurance
A new California law will add consumer protections to pet health insurance, effective July 1, 2015.
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AARP offers discount on pet health insurance
AARP has partnered with Petplan pet health insurance to offer AARP members a discount on Petplan policies.
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Video promotes preventive care for avian, exotic pets
A free video is available for veterinary practices to use on their websites to promote preventive care
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AVMA also planning member-centered changes
Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, said the AVMA plans to implement its branding efforts starting this summer.
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Generic drugs, skyrocketing prices
Over the years, generic prescription drugs approved for use in humans have provided tremendous savings in human and veterinary medicine alike.
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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The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
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Growing member value
The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong value of the…
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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…
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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
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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
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Disaster planning tool coming soon, brochure updated
A new tool coming soon from the AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation will allow veterinary practices to create a custom plan to prepare for…
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Marijuana toxicosis claims yield insights
While cats aren’t much interested in marijuana, dogs are much more likely to roll in the plant, eat it, and consume unguarded human treats
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Katrina: stories from the storm
A decade has passed since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005, breaking levees and flooding much of the area.
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Putting drug testing into practice
Drug abuse is a potential contributing factor to depression and suicide in the profession
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2005 - 2015
Avian influenza bookends the decade concluding with the JAVMA’s centennial in 2015.
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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
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…
Pet dental care talking points
Use these talking points as guidance for interviews with the media to emphasize the need for preventive dental care.
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AVMA Life offers ‘Veterinarian Inspired Coverage’
AVMA Life is the new name of the Trust that has provided life insurance, disability insurance, and other coverage for veterinarians, by veterinarians,…
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Momentum continues for AVMA activities
Summits on educational debt and wellness, recommendations from a task force on drug compounding, and economic reports on topics such as pet insurance…
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Analysis finds veterinary prices flat for 2009 to mid-2015
Prices for canine veterinary services were flat from 2009 through June 2015, at least on invoices submitted by policyholders with Nationwide pet…
Selecting a pet cat
Is a cat the right pet for you? Learn about selecting a pet cat for your family.
Selecting a pet ferret
Learn more about ferrets and whether a ferret is the right pet for your family.
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Guidelines for use of exempt biologics
State-licensed veterinarians may consider preparing biologics in their practice facility under a VCPR in unique disease situations not adequately…