AVMA News

JUNE 15, 2023

Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) are celebrating their 75th anniversary and the enduring legacy of their shared founder, Dr. Mark L. Morris Sr.

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AVMA News

JANUARY 23, 2024

The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more frequently explain the benefits of vaccines for pets.

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AVMA News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dog trainers that use aversive training methods, including Augusto DeOliveira, also known as "The Dog Daddy," have caught the attention of concerned animal welfare groups, trainers, veterinary behaviorists, and pet owners.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 26, 2016

… Continue reading → The post Memorialize your pet with Pet Perennials appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. Sadly, our dog passed away just a few months later from cancer. We decided to create a garden around her burial spot as well.

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AVMA News

AUGUST 1, 2024

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Reaching Every Animal with Charitable Healthcare (REACH) Program has proven itself to be impactful. As of June, it has approved more than 600 grants and awarded just shy 100 6924 100 6924 0 0 14195 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 14217 of $650,000 in funding.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2016

No hawk can carry off a 12-pound pet. No hawk can carry off a 3-pound pet. That did not stop a New Jersey animal shelter from publishing this rabble-rousing flyer on Facebook, all written in alarming red capital letters: PARK RANGERS AND VET OFFICES ARE PUTTING OUT WARNINGS. THESE ARE THE PETS THAT HAWKS CAN SWOOP DOWN AND GRAB.

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AVMA News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The AVMA has updated its disaster preparedness guides that help not only pet owners but also farmers be ready to safeguard their animals in the event of extreme weather events or human-made disasters.

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AVMA News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The American Animal Hospital Associations new 2024 Community Care Guidelines for Small Animal Practice aim to redefine gold standard veterinary care and equip veterinary practices to find innovative ways of reaching the people and animals they serve.

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AVMA News

APRIL 11, 2023

The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) ended a monthlong social media campaign to raise awareness about companion animals and mental health with a Twitter chat on the importance of the human-animal bond and prioritizing wellbeing.

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AVMA News

APRIL 26, 2023

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is partnering with Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets to help expand the Foundation’s Reaching Every Animal with Charitable Care (REACH) Animal Care Program, which provides grants to AVMA members who offer immediate care at a low cost to pets with owners experiencing financial limitations.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 25, 2016

With summer in full bloom, they rounded up a list of 199 common flowers and plants that are poisonous for pets, so you can be sure your furry friend is safe all. The post Pet Safety 101: Poisonous Plants and Flowers appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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AVMA News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine on October 1 launched the latest phases of its ongoing plan to promote stewardship of medically important antimicrobials used to treat animals, including pets.

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AVMA News

AUGUST 14, 2023

#AVMA2023 rewind: Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been linked to harmful health effects in both humans and animals. Bair-Brake presented on the topic of PFAS in pets. Dr. Heather D.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 29, 2016

His name is Mickey.” … Continue reading → The post The Grey-Hairs: Growing Old with Pets appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. Binkie cringes when I call her dog Mick Jagger. Mickey,” she corrects.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

As always, 4 the Love of Animals only shares content we feel our readers will enjoy. Well, both of them will, but it’s up to … Continue reading → The post Cast your vote for military pets! appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. This post is sponsored by Purina. Two amazing charities, one big donation!

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 17, 2013

Have a great story to tell about adopting a senior pet? Share it with the Animal History Museum and you could be featured in one of their upcoming exhibits. Click the photo below to be taken to their page: Be sure to check out the Animal History Museum website too! Enter their Facebook contest today! It’s a lot of fun.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

November was National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, were you aware that just like humans, dogs and cats can also get diabetes? To help pet parents better understand diabetes in pets, VCA Animal Hospitals have a great resource library of articles regarding pet diabetes and pet healthcare. Excessive Thirst.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Pet Supplies Plus is teaming up with local animal shelters to host a monumental Adopt-a-Pet Weekend on October 19-20. Coinciding with National Pet Adoption Month and its annual October Donation Drive, the goal of Adopt-a-Pet Weekend is to place countless deserving pets with forever homes.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 23, 2015

Keeping our pets healthy is so important, which is why we need to keep an eye on their weight. This infographic has some great information about pet obesity, and how … Continue reading → The post Pet Obesity Infographic appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 17, 2015

Traveling with your pet can be fun for everyone with a little planning. I love this little antidote about a man who … Continue reading → The post Pet Travel Tips appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. cats dogs pet care'

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 19, 2013

“Life doesn’t have to be a drag for a handicapped pet – With the right products and support, specially abled pets can live happy, healthy, active lives.” Visit Pet360 to view all the adorable pets. The post 5 Specially-Abled Pets that Inspire appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 1, 2012

Almost every single outdoor pet cat, feral cat, or stray kills other animals , no matter how well fed the cat is through other sources. But, one might ask, isn’t it virtually impossible to take a pet cat that is used to wandering freely out-of-doors and make it an indoor cat? Attention : They are your pets so pet them!

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Winter is just around the corner, and you can help prepare your pets with these winter pet care tips. The post Winter Pet Care Tips appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. cats dogs pet care The Neighborhood' Click the photo above to read the full article.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 12, 2015

Like humans, pets can experience winder doldrums. Beyond the obvious … Continue reading → The post Overcoming Pet Winter Woes appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. guest post pet care' Beyond the obvious … Continue reading → The post Overcoming Pet Winter Woes appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 20, 2012

Pet Portraits by Bethany specializes in capturing your furry friends on canvas, and though we haven’t seen them in person, we are impressed by the images Bethany sent us! Any type of pet is game, be it dog, cat, horse, ferret, rabbit, etc. The custom portraits are painted in acrylic on a gallery style wrapped canvas.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 11, 2017

Luckily there are some easy tips to help you pet proof your car … Continue reading → The post Pet Proof Your Car appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. Of course, any time you travel with your fur baby in the car messes might happen.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 17, 2016

Throughout the month of August, Booster is showcasing and supporting t-shirt fundraisers launched by pet lovers to save homeless animals, and to raise awareness and much needed funds for animal-related 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Luckily, Hill’s Ideal Balance doesn’t just offer a great pet food line, but they also have treats! The post Healthy Pet Treats appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. cats dogs giveaways pet care' Disclosure: Author has been compensated for completion of this article.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Pets Aplenty is a humorous book written by Malcolm Welshman, a retired vet who has worked at London Zoo, in a small animal hospital, and as a consultant dealing with exotics. Pets Aplenty draws on experiences in his life as a vet, but told through the eyes of his alter ego, Paul Mitchell. So, let’s chat about the book!

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2016

We all know that our pets love to have all of our attention. This video proves it, while the people are trying to get a yoga workout, the pets are trying to get the attention! They sure are some funny … Continue reading → The post Funny video: Yoga and pets appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 27, 2013

Project: Pet Slim Down is a free online program designed to help your pet lose weight. With more than half of America’s pets being overweight, it’s a problem that needs to be addressed. Spending time playing with your pet is good for them, and for you! 56% Happier pet. “Pet”ometer.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 13, 2013

As the proud owner of two “senior” pets (who both still act like young pets), I am happy to help spread the message that senior pets still ROCK! Here is a cute infographic about senior pets from our friends at BlogPaws and Pet360. The post August is senior pet month! cats dogs'

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 23, 2014

But when your shift from one home to another involves a pet, the undertaking becomes even more, err, ruff. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. If you have an animal that gets overly excited or motion sick, inquire about any medications that might help ease your pet’s discomfort on the trip. Moving Day.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 13, 2014

Dancing Party Animals are cute dancing animals (with a speaker) that connect to your favorite music playing device! They have a lot of fun animals to choose from. They would make a fun gift for a young animal lover! *We We were provided with Dancing Party Animals in exchange for our review.*.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 5, 2016

Good planning for pet needs … Continue reading → The post The Economics of Pets appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. We all love our furry friends, and of course we pamper them every chance we get! Do you know how much we are projected to spend on our furry friends this year? Quiet a lot!

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2013

Yesterday was Pet Fire Safety Awareness Day. And sadly, even fewer have plans that include their pets. The United States Fire Administration estimates 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year. Fireproofing for Pets. Pets aren’t always as careful as people. And the number one cause of these house fires?

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 4, 2016

The Fetch Blog from PetPlan has a great post with all the info you need to know about zika and pets. … Continue reading → The post Zika virus and pets appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. I’m sure you have heard the news about the latest unwelcome addition to the mosquito-borne disease list, Zika virus.

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