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Detective work can pay off in kitty litter capers
Detective work can pay off in kitty litter capers Your clients look to you not only for medical care for their pets…
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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One-health wonders
Laura H. Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP, is a general internist who began her career in health care as a registered nurse. She currently is part of the research…
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One-health wonders
Barbara Natterson Horowitz, MD, is a cardiology professor at the University of California-Los Angeles and the director of imaging (electrophysiology)…
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One-health wonders
Co-manager of a global one-health Web site, Dr. Bruce Kaplan is an ardent advocate for the one-health movement in collaboration with his physician…
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One-health wonders
Thomas P. Monath, MD, was a natural fit on the AVMA One Health Initiative Task Force.
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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…
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6 factors in declining veterinary visits
Study identifies client, environmental factors in frequency of veterinary visits for dogs and cats
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AAEP announces changes in governance, priorities
The American Association of Equine Practitioners announced its new strategic plan during the group's annual convention Nov. 18-22, 2011, in San…
Disease risks for dogs in social settings
The following is a list of the most common diseases to which your dog(s) may be exposed at a dog gathering. There may be specific risks in your area…
Disease Risks for People at Dog Social Events
People attending dog social events can be at risk of zoonotic diseases, which are diseases that spread from animals to people. Some of these diseases…
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.
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Don’t sit—get fit!
Montgomery is president and founder of K9 Fit Club, a Chicago-based business with plans to open some 30 exercise clubs catering to dog owners…
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Website provides tools for pet nutrition
The Pet Nutrition Alliance has developed a website to provide veterinary professionals with credible resources on pet nutrition.
Caring for senior cats and dogs
Older pets may develop age-related problems. Good care allows them to live happy, healthy, and active lives in their senior years.
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Banking on wellness
Wellness plans with monthly billing are promoted as a way to ensure that patients receive preventive care
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Our other furry friends
Veterinarians who work with exotic companion mammals say each species has its attractions as well as its challenges.
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Tales of furry friends
Clients who brought exotic companion mammals to Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital in suburban Skokie on a recent morning each had a story to tell about…
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Befriending reptiles and amphibians
There are many more of us out there with exotic pets who are interested in taking care of them well.
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Once ‘over there,’ Ebola now here
Although the Ebola outbreak is being managed as a public health problem, the virus is a zoonotic pathogen, stoking fears that animals exposed to…
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It doesn’t have to hurt
The ethics of animal treatment and veterinary care have changed dramatically over the past several decades.
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Street medicine
It was a fairly common sight that first piqued Dr. Jon Geller’s interest in the plight of pets living on the street with their owners.
External parasites
External parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites can irritate pets and carry disease. But treatment, control and prevention are much easier than in…
Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titers for the veterinary team
Rabies exposure is an occupational hazard for veterinary professionals, and preventive measures are necessary to protect veterinary teams.
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Supplement companies made changes after facing crackdown
The availability of glucosamine for animals seemed to be in question 15 years ago.