You’re Invited! An Intraprofessional Conversation About Animal Welfare

Americans, and others around the world, are paying more attention to animals’ welfare. You’ve seen the media coverage and controversies about “puppy mills” and livestock handling practices, and you’ve probably overheard or even participated in conversations about welfare issues. As … read more >

Texas Supreme Court Issues Important Decision for Pet Litigation Damages

Earlier today, the Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion refusing to allow noneconomic damages for loss of a pet in a case involving a local municipal shelter. You can read the entire opinion at http://www.supreme.courts.state.tx.us/historical/2013/apr/120047.pdf. The plaintiffs in the Medlen case … read more >

Veterinary Students Charge Capitol Hill With a Mission

Sixty-five veterinary students from around the country gathered this week in Washington, D.C., to let their elected officials know about important legislative issues that impact the veterinary industry. The two-day student fly-in, hosted by AVMA’s Governmental Relations Division, taught the … read more >

2013 Edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals Published

Good news! The long-awaited 2013 edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals has been published and it, together with an Executive Summary, can be accessed as a .pdf on the AVMA website. An e-reader-friendly version will be … read more >

A black bear, bald eagle, and an alligator snapper walk into a veterinary hospital.

Although the title may sound like a lead in for a joke, it’s not.  Every day, private practices across the nation are presented with or asked about wildlife species and their hybrids.  This may be commonplace for some veterinary hospitals, while … read more >