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True Prophylaxis
Many cat and dog owners have been embracing preventive dental care for their pets in recent years, including home care
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Veterinarians push against restriction of ketamine
The AVMA and many members have submitted comments emphasizing the importance of access to ketamine ahead of a review by a World Health Organization…
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Recognized for excellence
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Boston, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and two organizations to recognize excellence…
External parasites
External parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites can irritate pets and carry disease. But treatment, control and prevention are much easier than in…
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University of Georgia recognizes three alumni
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recognized three alumni in late March with awards for service to the veterinary profession.
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H3N2 canine flu may require longer isolation
Dogs infected with the H3N2 canine influenza virus may need to be isolated for at least three weeks to prevent spread to naive dogs.
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Parasitologist wins Nobel Prize
William C. Campbell, PhD, was given half the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Satoshi Omura, PhD, for their work
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Kansas State establishing Center for Outcomes Research and Education
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine created the Center for Outcomes Research and Education to improve effectiveness and efficiency…
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Million Cat Challenge aims to rescue shelter cats
Two shelter medicine programs have launched the Million Cat Challenge to reduce the loss of life among cats in North American animal shelters over…
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Banfield launches foundation with grant to AVMF
The Banfield Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, launched Oct. 6 with an inaugural $200,000 commitment over three years to the American…
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AAHA releases new canine and feline behavior guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association has released the new AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines to offer tools for veterinary…
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
Household hazards
Every home contains items that can be dangerous or fatal if ingested by dogs and cats. You can protect your pet by learning about these hazards.
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1945 - 1955
With servicemen back home and the G.I. Bill recently enacted, veterinary education flourished, with seven new veterinary schools established from…
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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.
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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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What's in Pet Food?
About 40 percent of dog and cat foods tested in a recent study may have contained different meats than those listed on the
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Building up practice
The AAHA State of the Industry 2015 report revealed factors that dog and cat owners say strengthen their bond with their veterinary practice
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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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1925 - 1935
With Dr. Horace Preston Hoskins as editor from 1923-1939, “The JAVMA then entered a lengthy period of growth and renovation” according to the book…
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.
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1955 - 1965
Antibiotics were a “wonder drug,” veterinarians were becoming more specialized, and the U.S. was shifting from the Atomic Age to the Space Age.
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Unmasking the shelter dog
Now, more than ever, it’s important to understand the behavior of animals in shelters, according to the keynote speaker at the National Council on Pet…
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Historic flood in South Carolina
Dr. Tracy Wales described overwhelming support from friends and strangers who helped her reopen her clinic destroyed in early-October
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Canine flu hits Atlanta, vaccines under development
At least 75 dogs in Georgia, most around Atlanta, were infected with an H3N2 canine influenza virus following a larger outbreak this spring in the…