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Charity closes amid complaints of surgeries performed by nonveterinarians
An Atlanta-based charity that performed orthopedic surgeries on stray animals has shuttered following complaints from Georgia veterinarians that…
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In Short - March 1, 2022
The FDA has approved drugs for pain in cats from osteoarthritis and surgery; Maddie’s pet challenge has been awarded a $7.4M grant, and the Auxiliary…
Continuing education: Gonadectomy in dogs and cats
Online veterinary CE credit: The science of gonadectomy affects theriogenology, shelter and internal medicine, behavior, surgery, oncology, private…
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'We do one thing, and one thing only'
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Spay/Neuter Alliance is working to reduce the number of unwanted animals by
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Idaho VMA, Idaho Humane Society sign accord
The Idaho Humane Society will begin limiting many of its veterinary services for the general public to only lower-income pet owners
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Isaza named to new professorship in shelter medicine at Florida
Dr. Natalie Isaza at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has been named the Grevior Shelter Medicine Community Outreach Professor…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Information about participating in the studies is available at avma.org/findvetstudies.
Spaying and neutering
Talk to your veterinarian about the benefits and risks of spaying and neutering so you can make an informed decision.
Gonadectomy resources for veterinarians
Conversations are ongoing among veterinarians about when and whether to sterilize pets, and how to balance societal interests with the benefits and…
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In Short - Jan. 15, 2022
Cornell receives $30 million toward its Canine Health Center and a survey delves into veterinarians' understanding and practice of oncology around the…
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Study shines spotlight on neutering
Publication earlier this year of a study that found higher incidences of certain cancers and musculoskeletal disorders
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The continuing conundrum of feline injection-site sarcomas
Veterinarians would much rather talk with cat owners about all the advantages of vaccination for cats rather than the extremely rare occurrence of…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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Southern Specialty
The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine runs the Veterinary Specialty Center in Starkville, Mississippi.
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Georgia alumni recognized for contributions
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized five alumni for service to the college and the veterinary profession.
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Good medicine
Most families living on South Dakota’s Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation can scarcely afford to feed themselves, let alone pay
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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Association of Shelter Veterinarians – April 19, 2023
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians held its annual member reception in Baltimore on April 19. The association presented awards and announced new…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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AAHA releases oncology guidelines for dogs and cats
The American Animal Hospital Association has released its first oncology guidelines for dogs and cats.
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Gordon Theilen, pioneer of oncology, dies at 92
Dr. Gordon Theilen, an emeritus professor at the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, dead at 92. Dr. Theilen was a…
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Within prison walls
Veterinary students from Louisiana State University examine and treat animals at a prison-based animal shelter in Jackson, La., as
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Summit may lead to best spay/neuter practices
Redefining shelter medicine in the collective mindset not only of the public but also the veterinary profession itself was
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Board takes on topics across breadth of profession
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting June 20-21 in Washington, D.C., took on topics across the breadth of the profession, including improvement…
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Shelter veterinarians update care guidelines
The latest iteration of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ standard-of-care guidelines updates the original 12-year-old document and includes…