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Vermont court says no to emotional compensation for pet loss
The Vermont Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's decision dismissing a lawsuit claiming the right to compensation for the emotional pain and lost…
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Demand outpaces donations for AAHA Helping Pets Fund
The American Animal Hospital Association Foundation has suspended grants from the AAHA Helping Pets Fund temporarily because of a
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Program prompts veterinarians, clients to address pet obesity
The AVMA and Hill's Pet Nutrition partnered last year in creating the program to encourage veterinarians and pet owners to improve pets'
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Programs assist pet owners facing tough times
Some pet owners are seeking temporary assistance to keep their companions through the economic downturn, and veterinary practices can refer them to a…
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Guide helps veterinarians counsel clients with ill pets
The Argus Institute is offering veterinarians a new resource to help clients making tough decisions about their sick
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GHLIT backs SAVMA obesity awareness campaign
But obesity isn't just a human problem. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that nearly half the nation's pets are
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AVMA weighs in on emotional damages case
The AVMA is one of several nonprofit associations asking an Arizona appellate court to deny a plaintiff's request for emotional
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In March, Hill's expands canned dog food recall
Hill's Pet Nutrition has expanded the scope of its recall of a variety of canned dog foods as the Food and Drug Administration continues to…
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Study finds overweight dogs live shorter lives
New research with data provided by Banfield Pet Hospital found that the lifespan of overweight dogs was up to 2 1/2 years shorter, on average, than…
Human-animal bond
The human-animal bond is beneficial to the mental, physical, and social health of people and animals. Veterinarians play an important role in…
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Practitioners discuss how they are weathering the downturn
Every small animal practice has its own story about the economic downturn.
2024 HOD Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments
Resolutions and bylaw amendments considered by the AVMA House of Delegates
Obesity: A toolkit for veterinarians
Get practical tools to teach companion-animal and equine clients about obesity, and enlist them as partners in reducing their animals' weight.
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Flood, weather kill thousands of cattle in North Dakota
Flooding and winter weather killed about 91,000 cattle in North Dakota this winter and spring, according to the state agriculture department.
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New economic webinars help you and your practice thrive
Watch five of the most popular sessions from the 2019 AVMA Economics Summit. Gain practical, actionable advice that will help you operate your…
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Why they buy: Making sense of client spending
Consumer behavior explored at AVMA Economic Summit
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The human-animal bond: A legal liability for veterinarians?
Civil and criminal codes pertaining to animals are evolving.
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One-health wonders
Ronald M. Davis, MD, immediate past president of the American Medical Association, was the first public health physician to lead the association and…
African swine fever
African swine fever is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. Prevention is key to keeping pigs safe from it.
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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…
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New guidelines intended to guard amphibians against deadly fungus
Efforts are under way to protect captive amphibians from a deadly fungus threatening numerous endangered species.
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California considers tax on veterinary services
Only three states tax veterinary services, but other states might consider doing so
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Study: 22 percent of veterinarians screened had antibodies against Q fever
More than one-fifth of veterinarians screened in a study on Q fever had antibodies against the causative Coxiella burnetii, according to a recent…
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Economy means slowdown for some veterinarians
Dr. Karen E. Felsted, NCVEI chief executive officer, said, "Growth in 2008 was quite a bit less than it has been in recent years, and the growth rate…
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Lead in cows is a risk for people
Cattle raised for milk and meat can consume lead through their environments or feed.