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Video promotes preventive care for avian, exotic pets
A free video is available for veterinary practices to use on their websites to promote preventive care
Financial assistance for veterinary care costs
Advice and options for pet owners who may be struggling to pay for their pet's care.
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Web page outlines financial assistance for veterinary care
The AVMA has developed a Web page for pet owners about options for financial assistance with the costs of veterinary care.
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Banking on wellness
Wellness plans with monthly billing are promoted as a way to ensure that patients receive preventive care
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Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium
20th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, Sept. 10-14, 2014, Indianapolis
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More than half of pet owners do not seek pet dental care
More than half of pet owners do not seek pet dental care
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Students win grand prize for pet care innovation
Imagine a product that rewards pet owners for taking their dog on walks and reminds them to schedule a checkup with the veterinarian or to give the…
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Is the message getting through?
The veterinary community overall is placing more of an emphasis on preventive care for pets, according to a new white paper from Partners for Healthy…
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Administration wants more restraint over antimicrobial use
Federal agriculture authorities will reduce certain uses of antimicrobials in agriculture
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Befriending reptiles and amphibians
There are many more of us out there with exotic pets who are interested in taking care of them well.
Clinic posters & client handouts
Post these in your veterinary clinic, or hand to clients for one-on-one reading, to improve understanding of the important care you give their…
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Commissioned Corps officers honored
The U.S. Public Health Service honored three Commissioned Corps officers in September.
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AVMA offers new materials for clients
The AVMA has created new Web pages and a new flier to help educate pet owners about pet care subjects.
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AVMA, AAEP enter into urban working horse debate
Urban working horses, such as carriage horses and mounted police units, have occupied city streets for decades.
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ASPCA: It’s OK to give pets as gifts
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals released results Dec. 12, 2013, from a study that
What to do if your pet has ingested a rodenticide
If you know or suspect your pet has ingested a rodenticide, immediately contact your veterinarian, emergency veterinary clinic, the ASPCA Animal…
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AAHA conference digs into secrets of success
Hospital revenues and mentorship models as well as the health of cats and dogs were among the topics at the yearly conference of the American Animal…
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Ads promote value of regular veterinary visits
The Partners for Healthy Pets advertising campaign that began in late 2013 is continuing throughout 2014 to promote annual veterinary visits for cats…
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A horse industry’s change of heart
The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act strengthens the Horse Protection Act and bans the use of action devices and improves enforcement by the USDA.
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Staying Afloat
Pet health insurance has grown more popular, although its use is still not widespread.
Leptospirosis in dogs
Protect your pet against leptospirosis by learning about clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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National Academies of Practice accepts 17 veterinary fellows
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, held a forum on “One Team—One Health”…
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Report highlights growing practices
An analysis of data from 4,106 animal hospitals across the country found that 23 percent had an increase in revenues of more than 10 percent