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National Pet Week, May 4-10, celebrates the difference pets make
This year's National Pet Week theme is Pets Make the Difference
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AVMA opposes 'pet guardianship'
No evidence 'guardianship' enhances relationship between owner and pet
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AVMA recommits to National Pet Week for 2004
The AVMA will be participating in National Pet Week next year
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AVMA gives its approval of stamp
By issuing spay/neuter stamps, the USPS is doing its part to promote humane and responsible pet care
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A global survey of the human-animal bond - September 15, 2003
A growing body of research into the human-animal bond is revealing how various cultures relate to animals and the reasons why
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Leadership equals preparedness, continuity in 2002
Posted on February 15, 2002 The beautiful Hotel Inter-Continental in Chicago provided the backdrop for the fifth AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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Reptile owner donates blood, passes on lethal Salmonella infection
The New England Journal of Medicine reports that a snake is the source of a Salmonella organism that infected two platelet recipients
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Veterinarians team up with plastic surgeons for dog bite prevention week - May 15, 2003
Posted on May 1, 2003 National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24 This May's National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24, marks the first year…
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CDC releases epidemiologic survey of dog bites in 2001
No centralized reporting system for dog bites exists
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A full plate
New Congress considers legislation important to veterinarians and animal health
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Breed discrimination bites homeowners
Many insurance companies are looking to cut costs by excluding owners of large breed dogs from homeowners insurance plans
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Survivors campaign promotes animal research to aid animals
Posted on November 15, 2003 Veterinarians and veterinary organizations urged to join campaign When a valve defect caused the heart of Bowie, a …
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The GRANDEST of the GRAND: veterinarians applauded and honored
Several veterinarians were honored for their contributions to veterinary medical organizations