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Just one thing: Reclaim your time
One of the biggest time savers is recognizing when a task—even a task done well—might not need to be done at all.
On Check the Chip Day, the AVMA stresses importance of up-to-date microchip registration
Statistics show that one in three pets will become lost at some point during their lives, but cats and dogs with registered microchips are much more…
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Dog import rules have changed again; AVMA has you covered
A new AVMA resource helps veterinary teams navigate the latest changes to federal regulations on dog importation.
New CDC dog importation requirements: FAQs for veterinarians
Starting August 1, 2024, all dogs entering or re-entering the U.S. must meet new requirements. AVMA's FAQ will answer your questions.
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CDC announces changes to US canine import requirements
In a change of course, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says for dogs that have only been in dog rabies-free or low-risk countries…
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AVMA resource helps decode new dog importation rules
Are you prepared for the new federal importation regulations that take effect August 1 for all dogs entering and re-entering the United States?
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Artificial intelligence poised to transform veterinary care
Veterinarians increasingly are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve practice efficiency and clinical outcomes. How veterinarians are…
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Dog import requirements strengthened to prevent canine rabies return
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dogs has updated its dog importation requirements in an effort to protect public and animal health…
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Veterinary professionals advocate for healthy dog importation, rural veterinary support on Capitol Hill
More than 140 veterinary professionals and veterinary students were on Capitol Hill as part of the AVMA’s annual legislative fly-in this February,…
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Rising from the rubble: Maui wildfire relief efforts continue
Since the Maui wildfires in early August burned large areas of the island, including the city of Lahaina, donations have poured in from around the…
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Rising from the rubble: Maui wildfire relief efforts continue
Since the Maui wildfires in early August burned large areas of the island, including the city of Lahaina, donations have poured in from around the…
On Check the Chip Day, a lifesaving reminder to ensure pets are microchipped with current contact info
National Check the Chip Day, observed annually on August 15, reminds pet owners to microchip pets and keep the microchip's registration information up…
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AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws
Nearly 120 veterinarians and veterinary students attended the 2023 AVMA annual legislative fly-in, held April 17-19 in Washington, D.C. They urged…
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AVMF aid is source of hope for embattled Ukrainian veterinarians
Dr. Vladlen Ushakov, president of the Ukrainian Small Animal Veterinary Association, briefed AVMA leadership on Jan. 5 at #AVMAVLC about the state of…
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Keynote speakers discover leadership lessons in small moments
Six veterinary professionals shared stories about the lasting effects of leadership during the keynote address at the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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It’s easier than ever: Remind clients to Check the Chip
From ready-to-use social media posts to videos and more, AVMA members have exclusive access to free tools to support microchipping for Check the Chip…
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Researchers see hope, progress in big data
Veterinary practice data is fueling advancements in disease understanding and diagnostics, despite some challenges in comparing records across…
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Tragedy of Russian war ‘evidenced in every encounter’
Three U.S. veterinarians who deployed near the Ukraine border as part of veterinary relief operations sponsored by Greater Good Charities and the…
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Animals also victims of war in Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine created a crisis in animal care, affecting the thousands of pets carried across borders, shelter animals in war zones,…
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Platform uses facial recognition to reunite lost pets with owners
More than 2,000 lost pets have been reunited with their owners with the help of Petco Love Lost, an online database for lost and found pets that uses…
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CDC eases entry requirements for dogs vaccinated in United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removed permit requirements for dogs returning to the U.S., effective Dec. 1, provided those dogs were…
Microchips reunite pets with families
For animals that get separated from their owners, proper identification is a ticket home. Microchips are a safe and reliable method of permanent…
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African swine fever reaches the Caribbean
The African swine fever virus killed pigs in dozens of outbreaks in the Dominican Republic, the first country in the Western Hemisphere with…