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Pet population continues to increase while pet spending declines

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The average amount spent per household on veterinary care for pets decreased by 4% from last year to this year, according to preliminary data from the 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, which was presented during the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Economic and Business Forum.

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

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These policies deal with noncommercial transportation of pets, management of dog and cat populations, and raw pet food diets, among other issues. 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.

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A fit Fido

4 The Love Of Animals

K9 Pet Chef Loreen Playford Offers Advice on Maintaining Pet’s Overall Health. Philadelphia, PA—April 2, 2009— According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 35 percent of the total pet population is overweight or obese.

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Hill’s PetFit Challenge

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Good luck and good health to you, and your pets! [1] 1] American Pet Products Manufacturers Association – 2009 US Pet Population. [2] 2] 2009 Association for Pet Obesity Prevention – Pet Obesity Study.