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Live learning for your clients: Pets and mental health
AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson will help spread the word about the mental health benefits of pet ownership during a live social media event on March…
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Pet food safety: Resources to keep patients and clients safe
Recalls of animal foods and treats can raise questions for animal owners. Here are resources that make it easier for you to provide answers for…
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Now in Spanish: Disaster preparedness for pet owners
The AVMA’s popular disaster preparedness guide for pet owners, Save the Whole Family, is now available for download in Spanish as well as English.
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Chart of the Month: Pet owners prefer veterinarian-led care
Recent AVMA research indicates that pet owners would not welcome creation of a “midlevel” veterinary position functioning between the credentialed…
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Brush up on oral health with JAVMA supplemental issue
The latest JAVMA supplement will help clinicians make evidence-based diagnostic and treatment recommendations for a wide variety of oral pathologies…
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Free guide helps pet owners be ready for emergencies
The AVMA has published an updated version of the popular disaster preparedness guide that helps pet owners be ready to safeguard companion animals in…
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New videos explain and demystify pet dental health
How are you celebrating National Pet Dental Health Month? AVMA's toolkit is packed with practical resources that help you spread the word about the…
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AVMA updates model document for rabies control laws
Previously known as the Model Rabies Control Ordinance, the document is a critical resource that helps state and local governments write or rewrite…
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It’s easier than ever: Remind clients to Check the Chip
From ready-to-use social media posts to videos and more, AVMA members have exclusive access to free tools to support microchipping for Check the Chip…
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When do cats and dogs need antibiotics?
Four new printable resources will allow AVMA members to quickly reference antibiotic prescription recommendations and communicate with clients about…
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Interactive training teaches dos and don’ts of client communication
A new interactive training module on AVMA Axon® examines specific words and phrases veterinary professionals can use to improve communication with pet…
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Streamline Pet Dental Health Month with AVMA tools
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. AVMA’s pet dental health toolkit is available free of charge to all AVMA members and will let you…
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Animal welfare contest draws record attendance; Meet the winners
Kudos to more than 260 participants in the AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, who spent a November weekend honing their animal welfare knowledge…
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Let’s make Halloween safer for pets
Halloween can be both scary and hazardous for pets. An AVMA press release and a free client handout for AVMA members provide actionable tips to help…
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Don’t miss this animal welfare learning opportunity
AVMA members have a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of animal welfare while earning CE and meeting like-minded colleagues. Register by…
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New ebook reveals the best language to use with clients
The way we talk with clients about veterinary care can influence their perceptions about the importance of regular preventive care. A new AVMA ebook…
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Does pet health insurance make sense for clients?
Pet health insurance can help pets get the health care they need. This Chart of the Month looks at research that illustrates the value of insurance,…
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Dog deaths, illnesses linked to pet food containing aflatoxins
The FDA is alerting veterinary professionals and pet owners to potentially fatal levels of aflatoxins in certain Sportmix pet food products, which…
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Pet populations are on the way up
Over the next 10 years the number of dogs and cats in the U.S. is expected to increase substantially. What will this mean for the veterinary…
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Are pet adoptions really skyrocketing?
News reports on the popularity of pet adoptions during COVID-19 got AVMA’s economists thinking and wondering: Is there data to confirm the trend?
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Congratulate these AVMA award winners
Three accomplished veterinary and animal science professionals have been chosen to receive AVMA Excellence Awards for their support of the…
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COVID-19: New resources support your practice
Find more tools for communicating with clients, guidance for equine practitioners, a new webinar on temporary sheltering, and international…
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How does client income affect veterinary visits?
AVMA economists explore the question using research with dog-owning households.
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AVMA tools help you celebrate Pet Dental Health Month
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and AVMA's free toolkit will help get your practice ready.
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Getting pets to the vet
Research shows that the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is a critical component in getting pets into our practices for routine…