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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…
"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…
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Some pet policies revisited
Veterinarians are more strongly encouraged to scan pets and horses for electronic identification devices because of a policy
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AVMA Auxiliary spices up National Pet Week
The Auxiliary to the AVMA is celebrating "Pets—The Spice of Life" during National Pet Week 2009, May 3-9.
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 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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New Jersey court says consider pet's special value in custody cases
A New Jersey appeals court issued a precedent-setting decision when it ruled that a pet's "special subjective value" to its
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2022
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary positions as of December 31, 2022.
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World Rabies Day promotes prevention of deadly disease
From a U.S. Navy hospital ship in Latin America to animal hospitals throughout the United States, veterinarians continue working both
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CATalyst Council names Top 10 Cat-Friendly Cities
posted May 1, 2009 The CATalyst Council has announced the Top 10 Cat-Friendly Cities for 2009—with the No. 1 spot going to Tampa,
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Purina donates $1M to AVMF’s charitable care grant program
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets announced the launch of its Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission on January 15 at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting & Expo…
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 recognizes leaders in veterinary medicine, animal care
Low-income pet owners, military service, the One Health Initiative, and horse welfare are the causes of four veterinarians who received awards July 11…
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Events, sessions highlight profession’s diversity at AVMA Convention 2024
AVMA Convention 2024, taking place June 21-25 in Austin, Texas, promises a wealth of networking and educational opportunities, including robust…
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Resolutions address random-source animals, swine disease
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider resolutions relevant to animal well-being and Association matters during its regular winter session, Jan. 9,…