Pet care
Responsible pet ownership and pet health care. Topics include preventive care, keeping pets healthy and safe, pet medications and prescriptions...
Financial assistance for veterinary care costs
Advice and options for pet owners who may be struggling to pay for their pet's care.
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Befriending reptiles and amphibians
There are many more of us out there with exotic pets who are interested in taking care of them well.
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…
Pet ownership
Our pets can’t speak for themselves. As owners, we take on a responsibility to advocate for them and provide the support they need to live healthy,…
Zoonotic Diseases and Pets FAQ
Animals can carry diseases that people can catch. Get answers to commonly asked questions about disease risks related to pets.
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…
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Morris awards grants for wildlife, equine research
Morris Animal Foundation announced in late September that it has awarded $850,000 in support of wildlife research through grants to
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In Short
The Association of Avian Veterinarians announced Sept. 20 that the AAV had awarded a $1,000 disaster relief donation to the Clinic for Rehabilitation…
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Months-long Salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons
Over nearly a year, dozens of people across the United States were sickened by a particular Salmonella strain traced to pet bearded dragons.
Getting pet health information online
The internet can be a great source of both information and misinformation. So how do you find sources to trust?
Antimicrobial use in veterinary practice
Find antimicrobial guidance by species, and resources to help communicate the importance of judicious antimicrobial use to clients and your community.
Traveling with your pet FAQ
What to think about when deciding to travel with a pet? Can you take your pet out of the country? Specific needs for travel by plane, boat, car, train…
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Saving box turtles, all in a dog’s day of work
Veterinarians, veterinary students, a special pack of Boykin Spaniels, and the dogs’ owner have been working in Illinois and Tennessee to study and…