JAVMA news
West Nile virus survives winter; no surprise, says CDC
Testing of mosquitoes in New York City and a dead red-tailed hawk in
JAVMA news
Rabbit calicivirus infection confirmed in Iowa rabbitry
A rabbitry in Crawford County, Iowa was found to have rabbit calicivirus infection, also known as viral hemorrhagic disease.
JAVMA news
New institute supports genome mapping studies
In August, Ralston Purina Company announced the establishment of the Purina Pet Institute in St Louis.
JAVMA news
Genetically engineering a pet? History shows it won't be easy
A transgenic animal is one whose genome has been altered by the introduction of foreign DNA.
JAVMA news
USDA tracks illegal importation of animals that may pose FMD risk
Department of Agriculture officials are investigating the illegal importation of 107 tenrecs, members of a family of small mammalian insectivores
JAVMA news
American Association of Feline Practitioners Information Brief: In response to inquiries regarding Fel-O-Vax® FIV September
Cats vaccinated with Fel-O-Vax® FIV develop antibodies to the inactivated virus present in the vaccine
JAVMA news
British relent on quarantine rules for U.S., Canadian pets
Posted on December 15, 2002 The United Kingdom has relaxed its six-month quarantine restriction on cats and dogs entering the island nation from…
JAVMA news
Label instructions tightened on Hartz flea and tick control products
Hartz Mountain Corporation has agreed to enact measures to reduce potential risks to pets.
JAVMA news
The animal rights struggle
The ANIMAL RIGHTS struggle Animal Agriculture Alliance addresses animal rights movement n recent years,…
JAVMA news
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
JAVMA news
AAHA to release guidelines on senior and dental care
The American Animal Hospital Association has developed the AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
JAVMA news
Heartworm society updates guidelines
The American Heartworm Society released updated guidelines in June to help veterinarians better manage—from prevention to
JAVMA news
Charity awards $2.3 million for disaster relief
PetSmart Charities has awarded $2.3 million in grants to help disaster relief agencies and animal welfare organizations address
JAVMA news
Veterinary associations offer guidelines on senior care
With cats and dogs living longer, veterinarians spend more time on senior care—and associations are giving advice on how to
JAVMA news
Research targets conditions of older cats and dogs
The medical conditions that afflict aging cats and dogs have been a focus of much research in recent years
JAVMA news
Recall of pet food leaves veterinarians seeking solutions
No one knows how many cats and dogs have fallen ill after eating the pet food subject to a massive recall.
JAVMA news
Grants available for alternatives to animal use
The Alternatives Research & Development Foundation is offering funding for methods pertaining to biomedical research
JAVMA news
Grateful clients contribute funds to veterinary colleges
Roy and Gretchen Jackson, owners of Barbaro, donated $3 million to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
JAVMA news
Finned animals increasingly seen as patients
Fish owners, Dr. Roberts said, are increasingly aware that veterinarians can not only help their pets but also provide better care than pet store…
JAVMA news
Starting from day one
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is working to provide guidelines and tools that will allow countries around the world—but particularly…
JAVMA news
FDA cautions about chicken jerky products for dogs
The Food and Drug Administration continues to caution that certain chicken jerky products for dogs—also sold as chicken tenders,
JAVMA news
New program helps practices become cat-friendly
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has launched the Cat Friendly Practice Program to help veterinary practices
policy
Companion animal care guidelines
View general guidelines for the care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities such as shelters, pet stores, boarding kennels,…
JAVMA news
FDA scrutinizes jerky treats linked with canine illness
The Food and Drug Administration has received more than 2,000 complaints in the past five years of illnesses in dogs following consumption of jerky…