Monthly Archive: March 2018
Cat Rescued From Dryer Vent Survives Despite Major Injuries
Cats and washer/dryers can be a deadly combination, but for one very lucky feline in Wisconsin, it was merely a brush with fate. On February 13, a 1-year-old cat was brought into the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Okauzee campus with…
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Nine dimensions of wellbeing: holistic health for the veterinarian
If you have been following the AVMA’s involvement in issues related to the health and self-care of veterinary professionals, you will notice that we have been moving away from the term wellness in this context and instead are using the…
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Choking Puppy Saved by Police Officers and Firefighters
When Megan Vitale rushed her 9-week-old Saint Bernard puppy, Bodhi, into the North Reading Police Department in Massachusetts on March 4, she feared for the worst. It looked as though her pup, who was choking on food and had gone lifeless,…
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March 25 deadline: Comment on the Model Veterinary Practice Act
The AVMA’s Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA) is under review, and AVMA members and other interested parties have until March 25 to review and comment on proposed changes to it. We strongly encourage all veterinarians to review the proposed changes…
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Puppy’s Eyes and Mouth Glued Shut in Disturbing Act of Animal Cruelty
A shocking discovery was made in late February in Wichita, Kansas: an 8-month-old puppy was abandoned by the side of the road with her eyes and mouth superglued shut. According to a Facebook post from rescue organization Beauties & Beasts,…
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AVMA advances veterinary students’ needs in federal talks on higher education funding
Despite a lengthy legislative to-do list, Congress continues efforts to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, a wide-ranging bill that authorizes funding for colleges and universities and provides policy on financial assistance for college, graduate and postgraduate students. AVMA is working…
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AVMA, United Airlines reach agreement on veterinary health form
The AVMA, with support from AVMA PLIT, flew into action when United Airlines announced a new policy requiring a veterinary signature vouching for the health, behavior and training of psychiatric service and emotional support animals (ESA) flying with United passengers….
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Therapy Dogs Visit Students Affected by Parkland Shooting
The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School endured an unspeakably horrific tragedy on February 14 when 17 of their classmates and teachers were shot and killed. In the weeks since, there has been an outpouring of support and love for…
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61 Cats and Dogs Seized from Small, ‘Filthy’ House in Animal Cruelty Case
Sixty one dogs and cats were saved by authorities in Auburn, Massachusetts this week after spending ther lives living in unspeakably cruel conditions. According to the Auburn Police Department, the animals were seized from a small home in which its…
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Make AVMA part of your WVC itinerary
If you have plans to attend Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) next week in Las Vegas, be sure those plans include connecting with AVMA to learn about our newest offerings and talk with us about your interests and priorities. Please make…
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