AVMA News

APRIL 2, 2024

The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week, held this year from May 5-11, with themes for each day of the week.

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AVMA News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The updated label recommendations from Association of American Feed Control Official were developed in conjunction with consumers and industry and are meant to help consumers make better informed decisions when purchasing pet food.

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AVMA News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Nationwide used more than 40 years of claims data from millions of pets to develop its Pet Health Zone, an online tool that provides health condition information to pet owners.

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AVMA News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Positive Pet Care Guide is the result of an industry-wide working group, led by the AVMA and Mars Veterinary Health, aimed at strengthening the relationship between veterinary teams and pet owners through resources, education, and collaboration.

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AVMA News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walmart recently announced major expansions to its pet care services that include opening five new Walmart Pet Services Centers in Georgia and Arizona, veterinary telehealth, and veterinary prescription drug delivery.

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AVMA News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Owners often travel with their pets, whether for vacation or even a trip to the veterinarian. However, no data exists on how many pets have been injured or killed in car accidents. Around 45% of U.S. households own dogs and 26% of households own cats out of the total U.S.

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AVMA News

MARCH 17, 2023

The Auxiliary to the AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week 2023, May 7-13, with the theme “People, Pets & Vets a Perfect Team.”

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AVMA News

MARCH 29, 2024

AVMA President Rena Carlson and Gregory Scott Brown, MD, from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) answered frequently asked questions from pet owners during a live social media discussion on March 27 for mental health awareness.

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AVMA News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The pet aftercare industry remains largely unregulated, and veterinarians are often the only source of information that pet owners have when choosing pet aftercare providers. There are many considerations for a veterinarian when it comes to handling pet remains and interacting with the pet owner during this sensitive time.

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AVMA News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A flood of cases of canine separation anxiety and a rash of unsocialized pandemic puppies were among the dire predictions about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on pets. Two veterinary behaviorists discuss the accuracy of each.

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AVMA News

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Most pet owners believe the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) should be established in-person rather than virtually, according to an AVMA survey that also found a majority of owners prefer that a veterinarian oversee their pet’s care.

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AVMA News

APRIL 3, 2023

The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week, held this year from May 7-13, with themes for each day of the week.

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AVMA News

JUNE 20, 2023

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) announced its annual list of top toxins for pets. Recreational drugs, such as marijuana, mushrooms, and cocaine landed on the list for the first time.

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AVMA News

APRIL 12, 2023

An industry-wide working group, led by the AVMA and Mars Veterinary Health, has developed a free resource that veterinary teams can use to help foster healthy communication and a positive partnership between staff 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

JULY 24, 2024

New guidelines developed by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association cover a wide range of issues relating to feline and canine sterilization, including surgical and hormonal options, as well the health risks and benefits of each.

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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. THE PETS THAT ARE IN REAL DANGER ARE THE ONES WHO ARE 12 POUNDS AND UNDER. THESE ARE THE PETS THAT HAWKS CAN SWOOP DOWN AND GRAB. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS OUTSIDE WITHOUT SUPERVISION. The answer is: no.

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AVMA News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Veterinarians and pet owners are reporting adverse events associated with the use of Librela, a drug made by Zoetis to manage osteoarthritis pain in dogs, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

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AVMA News

JUNE 19, 2024

The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) released its 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast in April. The forecast warns of the continued expansion of heartworm, Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases throughout the United States in 2024.

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AVMA News

JANUARY 15, 2025

A new source of exposure highly pathogenic avian influenza is affecting cats: raw diets containing poultry such as duck, turkey, or chicken that were contaminated with the virus. Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness from H5N1, often resulting in death.

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AVMA News

APRIL 29, 2024

Researchers at Hill’s Pet Nutrition and elsewhere have spent decades gathering data about food palatability and investigating why pets have certain taste preferences.

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AVMA News

AUGUST 7, 2024

On June 23, Melody Martinez presented the session “Culturally Responsive End-of-Life Care” at AVMA Convention 2024, held June 21-25 in Austin, Texas. Martinez discussed the importance of recognizing and understanding the cultural differences of clients and communities.

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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

JANUARY 10, 2025

received warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration for selling unapproved drugs claiming to treat seizures in pets. Six companies, all but one based in the U.S.,

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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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AVMA News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A recent survey from Brakke Consulting looked at consumer preferences and behaviors in pet medicine purchasing, customer satisfaction with different channels and service expectations, and the competitive landscape among the five major online pet medicine retailers.

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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. ProFlowers, an FTD company, created this helpful graphic.

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AVMA News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Kwane Stewart, the founder of Project Street Vet, was voted CNN’s Hero of the Year and will receive a $100,000 prize and an additional $300,000 from the Elevate Prize Foundation to continue his work providing veterinary care for pets of those experiencing homelessness.

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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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AVMA News

MARCH 15, 2023

The two organizations are promoting an effort called #Paws4MentalHealth that encourages pet owners to take a break, get up, stretch, and share a picture of their pet with an explanation of how their pet positively impacts their mental health.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2016

You may have heard of nursing homes or assisted living facilities bringing in dogs and cats to give their residents a little “pet therapy.” But what about birds? One enterprising New Orleans-area bird rescuer is doing just that.

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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

MARCH 17, 2025

National Dog Bite Prevention Week will take place April 13-19 this year to educate the public on preventing dog bites and encourage responsible pet ownership.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 22, 2017

Pets can sure find themselves in a lot of trouble. Whether it’s eating a pair of socks, chewing up the furniture or leaving unwanted messes on the floor, pet parents definitely have their hands full. Warm weather on its way … Continue reading →

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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

MAY 29, 2024

The talk is sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition in partnership with the AVMA Trusts. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, one of the best NBA players of all time, will deliver the AVMA Keynote at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, at AVMA Convention 2024, being held in Austin, Texas.

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AVMA News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A federal appeals court recently ruled that the clinical advice a veterinarian emailed to pet owners was constitutionally protected speech under the First Amendment.

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