"Love is a 4-legged word": Celebrating the human-animal bond during National Pet Week
As National Pet Week (May 5-11) approaches, the AVMA invites the millions of pet owners and pet lovers across the nation to join in the celebration of…
AVMA names Dr. Zenithson Ng recipient of 2024 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Zenithson Ng, clinical assistant professor of community practice at the…
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AVMA, American Psychiatric Association leaders discuss mental health benefits of pets
AVMA President Rena Carlson and Gregory Scott Brown, MD, from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) answered frequently asked questions from pet…
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Board makes committee appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors in April made several appointments to AVMA committees, including the Animal Welfare Committee and Committee on…
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In Memory: Bishop prioritized advocacy for veterinary medicine
Dr. George W. Bishop, long a devoted leader within the AVMA focused on working in the political arena on behalf of veterinary medicine, has died.
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Delegates update AVMA policies on diets for cats and dogs, animal loss support services
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended several AVMA policies addressing a range of veterinary-related issues, , from raw diets for dogs and cats,…