JAVMA news
'Animals helping people; people helping animals' Delta Society to explore influence of animals on human health
Delta Society to explore influence of animals on human health
JAVMA news
Friends for Life: National Pet Week 2000
Celebrate the year 2000 and the 20th anniversary of National Pet Week this May
JAVMA news
USDA to help pets in distress
USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,
JAVMA news
New law requires airlines to begin adverse event reporting
New law requires airlines to begin adverse event reporting President Clinton on April 5 signed a comprehensive …
JAVMA news
Primate position amended; Internet counseling position referred
On the recommendation of the Committee on the Human-Animal Bond, the AVMA position on Nonhuman Primates as Assistance Animals was
JAVMA news
Hunters hounded as leishmaniasis is diagnosed in Foxhounds
Foxhounds, with a long tradition as hunting dogs, have recently become the hounded ones.
JAVMA news
Pawspice an option for pets facing the end
By the time a client's pet has grown old, the human-animal bond has increased proportionately to reflect the years of caring and companionship.
JAVMA news
New senator finds practice a good prelude to politics
New senator finds practice a good prelude to politics Learning to listen to clients and gain their trust helped
JAVMA news
Hospice care, pet loss support, therapy animal wellness guidelines available
Executive Board coverage Hospice care, pet loss support, therapy animal wellness guidelines
JAVMA news
Liaisons renewed, created; membership started
Executive Board coverage Liaisons renewed, created; membership started The Executive Board…
JAVMA news
VMAT helps to assess veterinary needs in Texas
VMAT helps to assess veterinary needs in Texas At press time in June, flooding caused by tropical storm Allison…
JAVMA news
The rationale for ridding U.S. of scrapie
Posted on April 15, 2002 Scrapie is uncommon in the United States. The disease has been diagnosed in only about 1,600 sheep and goats since it…
JAVMA news
The human-animal bond: A legal liability for veterinarians?
Civil and criminal codes pertaining to animals are evolving.
JAVMA news
Pet owners in San Francisco become 'pet guardians'
San Francisco recently joined a growing number of cities that think of their animal-owning population also as pet guardians.
JAVMA news
Companion animal bill withdrawn
Controversial legislation proposing to elevate the status of pets from property to companions in Colorado was withdrawn shortly
JAVMA news
Veterinary history and law enthusiasts to assemble
Veterinary organizations to celebrate anniversaries at AVMA Annual Convention
JAVMA news
Airlines to report loss or harm to pets during transport
A new federal aviation rule will require passenger airlines to submit to the Department of Transportation monthly reports of
JAVMA news
Wildfires pack a wallop
When fires ravaged Southern California, veterinarians and individuals from animal welfare and animal control organizations stepped in
JAVMA news
The cat debate
Cat colonies range from unmanaged to well managed, but collectively, they add up to a staggering animal welfare issue
JAVMA news
Conference fosters leadership development
Conference fosters leadership development House of Delegates convenes during gathering More than 400 veterinary…
JAVMA news
Senators unanimously approve MUMS bill
The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act came a step closer to enactment when the Senate approved the legislation
JAVMA news
California dog owner awarded $39,000 in veterinary malpractice suit
Jurors find dog's special value far exceeds $10 market value An Orange County
JAVMA news
Legislation presses limits of animal status in New York
Legislation before the New York State Legislature would establish the right to sue for the wrongful death or injury of a