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Searching for Shelter
Veterinary medicine is fighting homelessness and preserving the human-animal bond through a collaborative program between the University of
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Parasitologist wins Nobel Prize
William C. Campbell, PhD, was given half the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Satoshi Omura, PhD, for their work
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AMC opens $5 million Cancer Institute
The Animal Medical Center in New York City unveiled its new Cancer Institute Oct. 2, made possible through AMC Trustee Elaine Langone and her husband,…
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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.
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1995 - 2005
This decade was a time of relatively high caseloads, allowing for continued accumulation of case experience.
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2005 - 2015
The past 100 years have seen a marked shift in the role of animals in society, with most Americans now regarding their pets as family members.
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1915 - 1925
The JAVMA is celebrating its centennial this year, but the AVMA under another name published the first issue of the Journal under another name in…
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Recognized for excellence
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Boston, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and two organizations to recognize excellence…
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Building up practice
The AAHA State of the Industry 2015 report revealed factors that dog and cat owners say strengthen their bond with their veterinary practice
Canine influenza
Learn how canine influenza impacts pets, and how you can help prevent the virus from spreading.
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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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Work continues to fight emerging pandemic threats in Africa, Southeast Asia
U.S. Agency for International Development’s new Emerging Pandemic Threats 2 program continues to fight emerging pandemic threats in Africa, Southeast…
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Zoetis to acquire Abbott assets
Zoetis Inc. announced Nov. 17, 2014, an agreement to purchase Abbott Laboratories’ animal health assets for $255 million.
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Study finds Listeria in raw pet foods
In a recent study, one-third of samples of raw dog or cat foods ordered online were positive for Listeria organisms.
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Our other furry friends
Veterinarians who work with exotic companion mammals say each species has its attractions as well as its challenges.
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Report highlights growing practices
An analysis of data from 4,106 animal hospitals across the country found that 23 percent had an increase in revenues of more than 10 percent
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Banking on wellness
Wellness plans with monthly billing are promoted as a way to ensure that patients receive preventive care
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Frequent feeding, addition of water to kibble increase cats' activity
A study has found that increasing the frequency of feeding promoted physical activity among cats, as did offering meals containing additional water.
Canine distemper
Learn the signs of canine distemper and see how to protect your pet against the virus.
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Wildlife pets create ethical, practical challenges for veterinarians
An astute veterinarian was the first to alert public health authorities to the monkeypox outbreak in the Midwest in May 2003
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The animal rights struggle
The ANIMAL RIGHTS struggle Animal Agriculture Alliance addresses animal rights movement n recent years,…