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Hospice care, pet loss support, therapy animal wellness guidelines available
Executive Board coverage Hospice care, pet loss support, therapy animal wellness guidelines
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Sweetener xylitol can be toxic to dogs
Xylitol—a sweetener found in some sugar-free chewing gums, candies can cause serious—possibly life-threatening problems for dogs.
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Research targets conditions of older cats and dogs
The medical conditions that afflict aging cats and dogs have been a focus of much research in recent years
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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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.
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…
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'
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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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AAHA develops guidelines for weight management
New guidelines could assist practitioners with the challenging endeavor of helping pets lose weight.
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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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Moral stress the top trigger in veterinarians’ compassion fatigue
Handling ethical dilemmas is the most common cause of poor wellness in veterinary medicine, in the opinion of psychotherapist and compassion fatigue…
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…
Your pet's healthy weight
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight reduces your pet’s risk of disease and injury.
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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.
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New guidance for pets exposed to rabies
New guidance in this issue of the JAVMA advises that cats and dogs that are exposed to rabies and are overdue for a vaccine can have a booster shot…
Feline panleukopenia
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious, potentially fatal disease in cats. Fortunately, there are highly effective vaccines available to help…
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Free training offered in suicide prevention
As part of its ongoing well-being initiative, the AVMA launched a training program Nov. 19 to help members identify and aid individuals who may be at…
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USDA releases equine industry study results
The Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System published the first report from its Equine 2015 study,
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Conference charts one-health approach to addressing obesity in pets, people
A recent conference charted a one-health approach to addressing obesity in pets and people, and a consensus statement reflecting the key outcomes and…
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Veterinary workers explore forming a union
Historically, unions have not had a meaningful presence in veterinary medicine because of the preponderance of independent practices.
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Taking on obesity as a disease
The veterinary profession should formally recognize canine and feline obesity as a disease, according to a position statement from the Global Pet…
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Hurt at work
People working in the veterinary services profession were the second most likely to have nonfatal work-related injuries in 2016, behind nursing and…