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Study finds parasites common in dog parks
Dogs that visit dog parks may be more likely to have parasites than dogs in the general pet population, according to survey results. Through tests on…
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CAPC warns care delays may leave pets vulnerable to parasites
Leaders of the Companion Animal Parasite Council recommend that veterinarians consider sending reminders to clients earlier about parasite protection…
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Survey: Veterinarians see risk from drug-resistant parasites
Veterinarians and parasitologists tend to perceive antiparasitic drug resistance as at least a moderate risk to ruminants and horses, according to…
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Antiparasitic resistance
The AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians in concert with clients use the most up-to-date guidelines, treatments, and evidence-based medicine…
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Antiparasitic education needed, antimicrobial education given
The AVMA wants veterinarians to stay up to date on parasite control because of the risk antiparasitic resistance poses to pets and livestock.
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FDA requests label changes to combat antiparasitic resistance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked animal drug companies to voluntarily revise the labels of some livestock and horse dewormers to…
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How can we protect patients against the invasive longhorned tick?
A species of tick native to eastern Asia has been spreading in the United States, prompting concerns among veterinarians because there are no…
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Email login now an option on AVMA website
Including email as a username option is intended to bring the AVMA in line with current trends and make it easier to log in.
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Access-to-care conversations continue
Challenges around access to care impact many areas of a community but open communication about incremental care and financial challenges with clients…
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AAHA-AVMA canine preventive healthcare guidelines
All dogs should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many dogs, more frequent visits may be appropriate.
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AAHA-AVMA feline preventive healthcare guidelines
All cats should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many cats, more frequent visits may be appropriate. The AVMA and the American…
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Parasitology specialty gets provisional recognition
The parasitology veterinary specialty practice area gained provisional recognition in April under the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists.
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
Warm weather pet safety
Warm weather poses health risks to pets, even on days that don’t seem that hot. Knowing the risks and being prepared can help keep pets safe.
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Genetic modifications could help eliminate devastating pest
A decadeslong sterile fly breeding and irradiation program eradicated screwworms from North and Central America and maintains a barrier against them…
Animal travel and transport
Understand the regulations that apply when transporting different kinds of animals across state or national borders.
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Free-roaming, owned cats
The AVMA encourages veterinarians to educate clients and the public about the risks associated with allowing cats free-roam access to the outdoors.
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1915 - 1925
The earliest issues of JAVMA saw little difference from its predecessor, the American Veterinary Review.
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Delegates revise policies on transport of research animals, antiparasitic resistance
The AVMA House of Delegates approved revisions to AVMA policies on transportation of research animals and on antiparasitic resistance during the…
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Map shows heartworm rates continue to increase in hot spots, new locations
According to the recently released 2022 American Heartworm Society (AHS) Heartworm Incidence Map, rates have continued to trend upward in both…
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AAHA updates Canine Life Stage Guidelines
Veterinary teams should consider each dog’s age and lifestyle factors when making recommendations on care, according to the document.
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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Heartworm prevention: How our language influences care
AVMA’s suite of language tools helps you choose the best words to communicate with clients. In this video, see how a team member’s choice of words…
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Bird welfare positions modified
The Executive Board amended AVMA position statements on the practices of beak trimming
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Aquatic animal position statement approved
The need for therapeutic agents for preventing, controlling, and eradicating diseases in farmed, wild, and ornamental aquatic animals has grown.