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Zoetis starts agency for cat, dog insurance
Drugmaker Zoetis entered the pet health insurance market this spring in about half the U.S.
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Vaccination, neutering, insurance may affect prescribing practices
Veterinarians in the United Kingdom may be less likely to prescribe systemic antimicrobials for ill pets that are vaccinated, neutered, or insured,…
Money tips for caring pet owners
Everyone is trying to save money these days, including pet owners. But cutting back on preventive care can compromise a pet's health ... and cost more…
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Policy changes for pet food, microchips
The AVMA is advocating for veterinarian involvement in the distribution of pet foods that make health claims.
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Colorado pets airlifted to safety
National Guard evacuates over 800 cats and dogs from floodwaters
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Reports: Pet ownership up recently, veterinary spending flat
The American Pet Products Association reports that the percentage of U.S. households that own pets increased from 2010 to 2012, but
National Pet Week veterinary toolkit
National Pet Week® helps veterinarians promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives. Use these practical tools for veterinary…
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Annual spending on pets nearing $100B
The overall sales figures are higher than previously reported industry expenditures as a result of APPA’s efforts to refine and improve its research…
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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…
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VMX features second well-being study
Merck Animal Health released the results of the second Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study during the 2020 Veterinary Meeting & Expo.…
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AVMA GHLIT appoints Johnson director of member
The AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust has hired Dr. Jody Johnson to fill the newly created role of director of member services.
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Veterinarians featured on Today Show, MSNBC as part of Katrina relief
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation appeared on national television helping pet owners rebuild their lives
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Screening and early detection
Veterinarians encourage pet owners to get preventive care for their pets, yet may often be guilty of not taking the same good care of themselves.
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Study shines spotlight on neutering
Publication earlier this year of a study that found higher incidences of certain cancers and musculoskeletal disorders
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AVMA PLIT names Donlin CEO
The AVMA PLIT announced the appointment of Dr. Janet Dee Donlin as its chief executive officer, effective April 1.
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Board responds to legislative recommendations
The LAC assists the board in formulating AVMA policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues.
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Dog ownership and veterinary visits by income bracket
Over 30% of dog-owning households with annual income of less than $20,000 reported not seeing a veterinarian at least once a year.
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Tornado takes toll on horses
Close to 160 horses didn’t survive the May 20 EF5 tornado that struck Moore in Oklahoma horse country, and many other horses were injured.
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Veterinarians evacuate, treat fire victims in Oregon
A veterinarian in Oregon describes the care she and coworkers provided to pets as wildfires threatened their hospital, and another describes the…
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New York State VMS
The New York State Veterinary Medical Society had an awards ceremony during its annual conference this past October.
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Birds of a feather
The field of avian medicine has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Pet bird ownership has dropped by almost half over the past two decades
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COVID-19 highlights access-to-care challenges
How to provide access to affordable veterinary care for pet owners with financial needs or limitations has always been a dilemma for veterinarians,…
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Taking care of business
Veterinary compounding, association governance, and foreign veterinary college accreditation were among the topics addressed during the June 6-8…
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AVMA economist advises caution during economic uncertainty
Matthew J. Salois, PhD, director of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division, sees signs of a continuing recession and recommends that veterinarians…