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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…
Social media for National Pet Week
National Pet Week® offers an opportunity for veterinarians to promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives with the help of AVMA…
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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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People and Pets, The Perfect Combination: National Pet Week 2001 - January 1, 2001
posted on December 15, 2000 Pet-related booklets compiled by Dr. Don Owen's daughter's grade-school class are popular reading material in his…
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Denver is named 2001's Pet Healthiest City in the U.S.
Denver is named 2001's "Pet Healthiest City in the U.S."
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AVMA won't support ban on reptile pets
The AVMA will not join The Humane Society of the United States in petitioning the FDA
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Nationwide companion animal market survey budgeted
Updated information on pet ownership, demographics, and veterinary service use by households will be the desired outcome of the 2002 US Companion
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Model bill and regulations to assure appropriate care for dogs intended for use as pets
This resource can serve as a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing legislation and regulations to assure…
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AAVMC continues to move the needle on diversity
Ten years ago, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges launched its DiVersity Matters initiative, which seeks to increase diversity at…
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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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New senator finds practice a good prelude to politics
New senator finds practice a good prelude to politics Learning to listen to clients and gain their trust helped
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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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Board greenlights funding for economic research
The AVMA Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee requested the allocation of nearly $339,000 from the Economics Strategy Fund
Best practices to manage your online reputation
Best practices for veterinarians to minimize the likelihood of online criticism and cyberbullying, and limit reputational damage if attacks occur.
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1955 - 1965
The late 1950s and early 1960s saw a flurry of technological and sociological changes in the United States.
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AVMA elevates Communications to a division
Just as the Bush administration mustered resources to provide disaster relief following the Sept. 11 attacks
Responding to complaints and criticisms
How a veterinarian responds to complaints or criticism online can make or break a reputation. Here are steps you can take to limit damage to your…
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HOD acts on resolutions
Matters concerning antimicrobial use, veterinary ethics, and association governance were on the agenda for the AVMA HOD.
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Entrepreneurial candidate takes up the cause
Entrepreneurial candidate takes up the cause Dr. Joe M. Howell is one of those candidates who are driven by a cause to
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the global control of dog-mediated rabies: A One Health imperative
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.