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California dog owner awarded $39,000 in veterinary malpractice suit
Jurors find dog's special value far exceeds $10 market value An Orange County
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Managing stress and avoiding burnout
Anyone who flies is familiar with the preflight safety briefing concerning use of the oxygen mask in case of loss…
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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
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State legislators oppose animal guardianship, noneconomic damages laws
The Council of State Governments recently adopted a policy opposing animal guardianship
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Romancing the client
Veterinary medicine has undergone a radical change and so must the delivery of service.
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Summarizing a disaster, by the numbers
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita harmed hundreds of horses, thousands of cattle and companion animals, and millions of chickens
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Task force on legal status of animals approved
The Executive Board has approved the formation of the Task Force on the Legal Status of Animals
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AVMA provides guidance on guardianship, noneconomic damages
The Executive Board has approved the content and distribution of white papers offering guidance on two controversial legal matters pertaining to…
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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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AVMA Answers
Why was it important for the AVMA Executive Board to approve creation of the Task Force on the Legal Status of Animals?
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Sentient property: a novel animal law proposal
The legal status of companion animals as personal property is antiquated and out of step with society's growing affection for four-legged friends
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Politics, the art of the possible
Veterinarians are facing increasing efforts to regulate their profession.
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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
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Databases will assist aquatic animal veterinarians and their clients
Two databases that will allow the public and veterinarians to search and locate aquatic animal veterinarians and diagnostic
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Conference fosters leadership development
Conference fosters leadership development House of Delegates convenes during gathering More than 400 veterinary…
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Resolve to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the new year
Posted on January 1, 2005 Healthy eating, exercise, stress reduction are keys Millions of New Year's resolutions are made every year, and…
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Hurricanes double up on Kornegay
Dr. Larry M. Kornegay intended to learn firsthand how best to help the animals and stricken veterinarians.
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AVMA Awards ceremony honors contributions
During the AVMA Annual Convention in Philadelphia, several individuals were recognized at the General Session,
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The cat debate
Cat colonies range from unmanaged to well managed, but collectively, they add up to a staggering animal welfare issue
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Animal welfare, state advocacy initiatives approved
Arriving at an approach to animal welfare that balances philosophic vision and emerging science with practical application was a challenge the AVMA…