Circovirus Infections in Dogs: Guidance for Veterinarians
This page provides veterinarians with updates on the status of the newly discovered circovirus in dogs.
Circovirus in Dogs FAQ
This page answers pet owners' common questions about the recently discovered canine circovirus and its possible role in disease in dogs.
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Use of random-source dogs and cats for research, testing, and education
The AVMA believes there is justification for prudent and humane use of random-source dogs and cats in research, testing, and education, under specific…
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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…
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Communicating with clients key to preventive care
While gearing up to launch a consumer campaign, Partners for Healthy Pets is stepping up efforts to help practitioners promote preventive care to…
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.
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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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Vital statistics
More than half of U.S. households owned pets at year-end 2011, and three-quarters of these pet-owning households made at least one visit to the…