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Therapeutic pet food health claims
The FDA uses enforcement discretion in overseeing certain pet food claims. While many of these could legally be considered drugs, certain claims are…
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Approval and availability of antimicrobials for use in food-producing animals
The availability and effectiveness of antimicrobials, including medically important antimicrobials, are important to support the health and welfare of…
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Annual rabies vaccination waiver
Waivers of rabies vaccination should only be issued with approval from the appropriate public health authorities upon recommendation from a licensed…
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Limited prohibition on extralabel drug use
Any regulatory prohibition of extralabel drug use in animals should be science-based and as limited in scope as possible, consistent with protecting…
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Vaccination principles
Vaccines have been proven highly efficacious and beneficial to the health of veterinary patients, as well as the general public. Decisions about…
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Restriction of veterinary biologics to veterinarians' use
The AVMA supports USDA efforts to restrict all veterinary biologics used in disease control programs, those with high incidence of reactions, and…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…
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AAHA warns about raw pet diet risks
An animal hospital association recently indicated it does not advocate or endorse feeding pets raw or dehydrated nonsterilized animal-source proteins.
Disposal of Unwanted Medications
Prescription and over-the-counter medications can help people and animals. But when used, stored, or disposed of wrongly, they can become harmful.
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FDA told to restart drug withdrawals
A federal magistrate ordered the Food and Drug Administration to restart withdrawal proceedings for some uses of antimicrobials for in livestock feed.
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Extralabel use of medicated feeds, including veterinary feed directive drugs, for minor species
The AVMA supports regulatory discretion in enforcing extralabel use of medicated feeds in minor species under veterinary oversight.
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Raw diets for dogs and cats
The AVMA discourages the feeding to cats and dogs of any animal-source protein that has not first been subjected to a process to eliminate pathogens…
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Proposals address research, raw food, pharmacies, and more
Research, raw food, and pharmacies along with ethics, diagnostic terms, and animal welfare are among the issues on the agenda for the regular annual…
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Raw food policy draws debate
A new AVMA policy discourages people from feeding raw or unprocessed meats and other animal products to cats and dogs.
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Veterinary foresight and expertise in antimicrobial discussions
Veterinarians are the professionals responsible for medical decisions, antimicrobial stewardship, and conscientious oversight of antimicrobial use in…
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Salmonella contamination in dog food linked to outbreak in humans
Governmental officials have linked an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infection in humans with dry dog food from a Diamond Pet Foods manufacturing…
FAQs about extralabel drug use
See answers to common questions about extra-label drug use by veterinarians and the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act.
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FTC seeks comments ahead of workshop on pet medications
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments in conjunction with an Oct. 2 workshop to examine current practices related to distribution of pet…
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AASV basic guidelines of judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in swine
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in pork production.
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AAFP/AAHA antimicrobial stewardship guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association…
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APHIS commits to delivering faster vaccine approvals
Animal-use vaccines will likely become licensed more quickly as a result of changes in Department of Agriculture processes, department officials said.
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AAAP guidelines for judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in poultry
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry production, developed by the American Association of…
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Controlled substances laws could change
Congress could consider legislation this year to counteract federal drug rules that prohibit many veterinarians from carrying and administering…
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HOD wants better communication with nonveterinary pharmacies
The AVMA House of Delegates was nearly unanimous in its vote Aug. 3 for a resolution that calls on the AVMA to communicate with nonveterinary…
Prescriptions and pharmacies: FAQs for pet owners
Answers to common questions from pet owners about veterinary prescriptions and pharmacies.