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Pet ownership down slightly, but spending up
The American Pet Products Association reports that U.S. pet ownership decreased slightly between 2012 and 2014, but spending in the U.S. pet industry…
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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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Auxiliary highlights pet adoption for National Pet Week
The Auxiliary to the AVMA will highlight pet adoption for National Pet Week 2015, May 3-9. The theme is “Adopt a Pet—A Promise of Love.”
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Spending on pets projected to hit all-time high
Consumer spending on pets has more than doubled from $17 billion in 1994 to an estimated $38.4 billion in 2006, according to
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Pet spending up despite delays, disruptions
Americans spent more on pets and pet products in 2020 than they did in 2019, but shipping and manufacturing delays are slowing goods and causing…
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Study of telecommuting pet owners finds positives and negatives
More time with pets but more pet-related distractions were among the findings of a survey investigating the experiences of pet owners working from…
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AVMA celebrating what pets have meant to people during pandemic
The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week 2021, held this year from May 2-8, with a special emphasis on the role of the human-animal bond during…
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Pediatrics article says veterinarians influence children's health
Exotic pets pose risks to young children's health, but veterinarians can help parents improve safety
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Speaker encourages profession to better resemble public it serves
“Not everyone knows there are veterinarians of color,” said Dr. Priscilla Bowens, a Black veterinarian speaking during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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AVMA brochure aims to reduce incidence of dog bites
More than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs annually.
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AVMA supports surgeon general’s call to action on walking
The AVMA is supporting U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and his office in efforts to promote walking and walkable communities as a way to engage more…
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AAFP speaker advocates a new view of cats
People should treat cats with the same respect as they treat dogs—especially to promote feline health.
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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Cats and the power of the human-animal bond
Bond-focused practices are more likely to attract millennial cat owners who are willing to spend money on these furry family members.
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1955 - 1965
The late 1950s and early 1960s saw a flurry of technological and sociological changes in the United States.