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Delegates update AVMA policies on diets for cats and dogs, animal loss support services

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The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended several AVMA policies addressing a range of veterinary-related issues, , from raw diets for dogs and cats, to dog and cat population management, to animal loss support services, and safe, noncommercial transport of pets in motor vehicles, during its regular winter session, held January 5-6 in Chicago in conjunction (..)

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Raw pet food diets, pet population management policies headed to HOD

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The AVMA House of Delegates, during its regular winter session, being held January 5-6, 2024, in Chicago, will vote on six resolutions that would amend AVMA policies. These policies deal with noncommercial transportation of pets, management of dog and cat populations, and raw pet food diets, among other issues.

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Animal Protective Association’s Harmony House for Cats

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Solid Air: Invisible Killer Saving Billions of Birds From Windows–A Book Review

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