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COVID-19: New guidance on PPE, mobile practice issues, more
New materials on our COVID-19 webpage include guidelines for conserving PPE, advice for mobile and house call veterinarians, wellbeing tips, and…
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Use of technology in veterinary medicine
The AVMA supports responsible and ethical development and use of technology that can benefit and protect public health, animal health and welfare, and…
JAVMA news
AVMF steps up support for vets and pets
Amid a year of unprecedented difficulties, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has been able to rise to the challenge thanks to the donors who…
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Minimizing COVID-19 exposure: Social distancing in practice
A new case management flow chart provides practical guidance to manage clinical cases while implementing social distancing to minimize COVID-19…
AVMA news
AAHA releases new guidelines on care of senior dogs, cats
The American Animal Hospital Association has released the 2023 AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats to support veterinary teams in their care…
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President’s Column: Animals and people in need
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is marking its 60th anniversary with a campaign to raise $60,000 to help veterinarians help each other as…
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Help for those in the path of disasters
Wildfires are raging across the western United States, and hurricanes continue to threaten the Gulf Coast and southern states. The AVMF is responding…
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Dive into dermatology with JAVMA supplemental issue
A new JAVMA supplemental issue promises to help clinicians succeed when handling everyday dermatologic challenges, in a wide variety of species.
Study: Trained dogs can identify scent of canine cancer in saliva samples
A study in JAVMA indicates dogs can be trained to distinguish between the scent of saliva from dogs with cancer and those from healthy controls with…
JAVMA news
Delegates to consider dues proposal, policy revisions
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a proposal to expand the reduction in AVMA member dues for newer graduates as well as revisions to policies…
AVMA news
Welfare concerns for wild birds, from confiscation to relinquishment
Drs. Patricia J. Latas and Anthony A. Pilny presented sessions on July 15 at AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver about the consequences of wildlife…
AVMA news
From industry to charity, the lasting legacy of Dr. Mark Morris Sr. on small animal medicine
Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) are celebrating their 75th anniversary and the enduring legacy of their shared founder,…
AVMA: “Doggie breath” could be a sign of serious disease
Does your sweet pet have sour breath? That odor from your pet’s mouth could signify a serious health risk that could lead to additional problems.
Mars Veterinary Health, AVMA, and industry leaders unveil the Positive Pet Care Guide
Today, an industry-wide working group led by Mars Veterinary Health and the AVMA released the Positive Pet Care Guide – a new resource aimed at…
JAVMA news
USDA adds welfare provisions for dealers, exhibitors, researchers
In May, the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published a series of pending rules that include requirements for…
AVMA news
Convention sessions, statement touch on environmental impact of veterinary medicine
Speakers at AVMA Convention 2023 will talk about the impacts of climate change and how environmental sustainability is an increasingly important topic…
AVMA news
WVC features AVMA sessions, research results
The AVMA offered sessions at the 2023 WVC Annual Conference as part of a year-old partnership with Viticus Group, the organization that hosts WVC.…
JAVMA news
Veterinarians could lead sustainability efforts
Despite the veterinary community championing the one-health concept—that human, animal, and environmental health are intertwined—the environmental…
Money tips for caring pet owners
Everyone is trying to save money these days, including pet owners. But cutting back on preventive care can compromise a pet's health ... and cost more…