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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,…
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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Celebrate National Pet Week in your clinic
Celebrate all pets do for us during National Pet Week®! Observed the first week of May each year, National Pet Week is an opportunity not only to…
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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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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…
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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Introducing the Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
Join AVMA this fall for an interactive exploration of practical strategies to build your veterinary business and strengthen the profession…
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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1955 - 1965
The late 1950s and early 1960s saw a flurry of technological and sociological changes in the United States.
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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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.