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California dog owner awarded $39,000 in veterinary malpractice suit
Jurors find dog's special value far exceeds $10 market value An Orange County
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Texas court says pet dog has sentimental value
An appellate court ruled that dogs have special value that should be protected and that dog owners should be able to recover sentimental or intrinsic…
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Winn calls for research proposals in feline shelter medicine
Winn Feline Foundation, in collaboration with PetSmart Charities, has announced a special request for research proposals in feline shelter medicine.
Selecting a pet reptile
Reptiles may require less daily care and exercise than many other pets, but they require special skills and careful attention to diet, handling and…
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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.
Santa's veterinarian answers kids' questions about Santa's reindeer
Most reindeer can't fly, but Santa's reindeer are special. How does Santa find his reindeer? What do they eat? How much do they weigh? And more...
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Handle with care
Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson, a board member of the Human Animal Bond Association, gave a talk about the special needs of elderly and disabled animal…
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AVMA celebrating what pets have meant to people during pandemic
The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week 2021, held this year from May 2-8, with a special emphasis on the role of the human-animal bond during…
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Celebrate the human-animal bond during National Pet Week
The AVMA proudly sponsors National Pet Week® each year in the first full week of May, celebrating the special bonds between pets and people. This…
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Celebrate National Pet Week with resources for your clinic
The AVMA sponsors National Pet Week® in May each year to celebrate the special relationship between people and their pets, and to bring awareness to…
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Progress, promise mark leadership conference
AVMA President Tom Meyer welcomed over 500 attendees to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Jan. 13 in Chicago during the plenary session and…
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You ought to be in pictures
It's time again for the JAVMA National Pet Week Photo Contest, and we are looking forward to receiving your entries!
What do board-certified veterinary specialists do?
A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine, and has passed an…
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Purdue dedicates equine specialty hospital
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine held a dedication ceremony April 25 to celebrate the opening of the Centaur Equine Specialty…
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New guidelines for CPR in dogs, cats
To improve survival rates of dogs and cats that experience cardiopulmonary arrest, the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and…
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Compensatory values for animals beyond their property value
The American Veterinary Medical Association recognizes and supports the legal concept of animals as property.
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Friends for Life: National Pet Week 2000
Celebrate the year 2000 and the 20th anniversary of National Pet Week this May
Coping with the loss of a pet
The bond we form with animals can be deep and fulfilling. When a beloved pet dies, the loss can bring grief and intense sorrow.
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In Short
Hill’s Pet Nutrition broke ground this August for a $20 million, 25,000-square-foot facility in Topeka, Kansas, focused on the nutritional needs of…
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Pawspice an option for pets facing the end
By the time a client's pet has grown old, the human-animal bond has increased proportionately to reflect the years of caring and companionship.
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AAFP speaker advocates a new view of cats
People should treat cats with the same respect as they treat dogs—especially to promote feline health.
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Winn Feline Foundation seeks grant proposals
The Winn Feline Foundation is seeking grant proposals for studies on feline health issues.
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Postage stamps celebrate pets
The U.S. Postal Service is issuing the Pets Forever set of stamps in August to celebrate pets.
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AMC opens $5 million Cancer Institute
The Animal Medical Center in New York City unveiled its new Cancer Institute Oct. 2, made possible through AMC Trustee Elaine Langone and her husband,…
Eleven questions to ask your veterinarian about your pet fish
Taking your fish to a veterinarian? Here's a list of important questions to ask and discuss: What is the proper environment for my fish?