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Pet Nutrition Alliance advocates nutritional assessments
The new Pet Nutrition Alliance is advocating that every pet receive a nutritional assessment at every veterinary visit.
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American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition
12th annual clinical nutrition and research symposium, May 30, New Orleans
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American College of Veterinary Nutrition
The American College of Veterinary Nutrition certified three new diplomates following the certification examination it
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Partnership continues promoting preventive care
Dr. Diane R. Eigner, director of The Cat Doctor in Philadelphia, said that staff members at her practice go out of their way to educate clients about…
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Companies recall dog foods for aflatoxin
Several companies recalled dry dog foods in December 2011 after detection of aflatoxin concentrations above the acceptable limit.
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Beak conditioning
Commercial poultry beak conditioning, which includes beak trimming, should be practiced only when necessary to prevent feather pecking and…
Preventive pet healthcare
In pet healthcare, the cost of prevention - wellness care - is often a fraction of the cost of treating disease or health problems.
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Organic foods
Food producers should be encouraged to provide medically necessary therapy, including antimicrobials, under a veterinarian’s direction, regardless of…
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Leadership from within
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America has replaced its top two officials.
Your veterinarian
Look to your veterinarian to develop a relationship with you and your pet, and to provide specific recommendations tailored to your individual pet’s…
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Pet Dental Health Month coming in February
National Pet Dental Health Month is coming in February, although the accompanying educational campaign extends year-round.
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Truthful and nonmisleading human food labeling
The AVMA supports truthful and non-misleading labeling of animal-derived human food products that meets specific criteria.
Eleven questions to ask your veterinarian about your pet fish
Taking your fish to a veterinarian? Here's a list of important questions to ask and discuss: What is the proper environment for my fish?
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Veterinary technicians feted for 20 years
Once again, it’s that time of year to celebrate an important member of the veterinary health care team: veterinary
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Bustad award goes to practice consultant
Dr. Thomas E. Catanzaro has promoted the importance of the human-animal bond as well as veterinary teamwork for decades as a practice consultant.
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Animal agriculture manure management
The AVMA supports appropriate efforts and actions to prevent negative environmental impacts from wastes generated by terrestrial or aquatic animal…
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Therapeutic medications in racehorses
Health care decisions for individual horses are the responsibility of the veterinarian, trainer, and owner and must have the best interests of the…
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FDA issues guidance on therapeutic diets for pets
The Food and Drug Administration has issued guidance in response to the increasing number of therapeutic pet diets and increasing marketing of such…
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UNDER REVIEWPregnant sow housing
Pregnant sows are kept in a variety of housing systems. View the AVMA's recommendations for sow housing and management systems.
AVMA membership data 2018
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2018.
AVMA membership data 2019
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2019.
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix g – Equipment and instructional resources list - Last update to this section: August 2022
Cold weather animal safety
You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets'