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AAHA publishes fluid therapy guidelines for dogs, cats

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The 2024 American Animal Hospital Association Fluid Therapy Guidelines, released earlier this year, provide a detailed refresher on the basic principles of fluid therapy, but they also guide the busy practitioner through a variety of common scenarios where fluids are used.

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WSAVA updates global guidelines for vaccination

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The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has updated its Global Vaccination Guidelines, which became available online April 8. The updated guidelines for dogs and cats suggest the leptospirosis vaccine should be considered “core” for dogs in regions where the disease is endemic.

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SAVMA HOD updates duty hours guidelines

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The Student AVMA (SAVMA) House of Delegates (HOD) approved revisions to its Duty Hour Guidelines during its June 23 meeting, held concurrently with AVMA Convention 2024, June 21-25 in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA releases expanded humane slaughter guidelines

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The latest edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals builds on the original 2016 version, with sections on fur-bearing species and marine animals.

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AAEP updates internal parasite control guidelines

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The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recently issued revised Internal Parasite Control Guidelines to help minimize the risk of parasitic disease and maintain the effectiveness of current drugs for as long as possible by delaying further development of anthelmintic resistance.

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AHS updates heartworm guidelines for dogs

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The American Heartworm Society (AHS) published an updated version of its Canine Heartworm Guidelines on heartworm prevention, diagnosis, and treatment on April 9.

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Revised CPR guidelines in dogs, cats emphasize speed, standard techniques

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On June 26, the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative unveiled the first major revisions to its global veterinary CPR guidelines since 2012, setting new life-saving standards based on scientific advancements and extensive community feedback.

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