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Live learning for your clients: Pets and mental health
AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson will help spread the word about the mental health benefits of pet ownership during a live social media event on March…
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Raw pet food diets, pet population management policies headed to HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates, during its regular winter session, being held January 5-6, 2024, in Chicago, will vote on six resolutions that would…
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Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US
Summary: As of early December, cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) have been seen by veterinarians in multiple states.…
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Pet behavior lessons learned during the pandemic
A flood of cases of canine separation anxiety and a rash of unsocialized pandemic puppies were among the dire predictions about the impacts of the…
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Giving reptiles and amphibians the best medicine
Advances in herptile husbandry, nutrition, and medicine have greatly improved the health and welfare of pet reptiles and amphibians. And they appear…
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals
Understanding the varied roles of service, emotional support, and therapy animals helps veterinary teams provide care and advice consistent with each…
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Pet population still on the rise, with fewer pets per household
Preliminary results from a survey of over 2,000 pet owners indicate that pet populations and the percentage of households owning pets have increased,…
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Americans remain committed to their pets, APPA says
Pet ownership continues to be high among U.S. households, according to the American Pet Products Association.
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Does pet health insurance make sense for clients?
Pet health insurance can help pets get the health care they need. This Chart of the Month looks at research that illustrates the value of insurance,…
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Military to track combat injuries in working dogs
A military spending bill passed by Congress at the start of the new year includes provisions that will improve the health and welfare of military…
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New law benefits military working dogs, pets
AVMA helped secure the federal law, which will improve the health and welfare of military working dogs and promote responsible dog ownership on…
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Are pet adoptions really skyrocketing?
News reports on the popularity of pet adoptions during COVID-19 got AVMA’s economists thinking and wondering: Is there data to confirm the trend?
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Congratulate these AVMA award winners
Three accomplished veterinary and animal science professionals have been chosen to receive AVMA Excellence Awards for their support of the…
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…
National Pet Week®
National Pet Week® honors the pets in our lives and promotes responsible pet ownership. Join us to celebrate pets and help give them the best lives…
Relocating pets for adoption
Relocation is when homeless dogs and cats are moved to an area where there is a greater demand for adoptable pets. Relocation can save lives, but it…
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How does client income affect veterinary visits?
AVMA economists explore the question using research with dog-owning households.
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More itchy pets? No problem
More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats
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African, US veterinarians have meeting of minds
Twinning program brings small animal veterinarians together for shared learning
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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.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition
The National Dog Bite Prevention Week® coalition includes the AVMA, State Farm Insurance, American Humane, Insurance Information Institute, and…
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AAFP updates guidelines on feline zoonoses
Many benefits come with having pet cats, according to the American Association of Feline Practitioners, but education is key to prevent transmission…
Social media for National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Share facts and images about dog bite prevention on your social media to help educate clients and others about dog bite prevention.
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Getting pets to the vet
Research shows that the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is a critical component in getting pets into our practices for routine…
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Lawsuit alleges lax welfare enforcement
Two organizations accuse the Department of Agriculture of failing to enforce animal welfare laws and helping dog breeders hide problems.