Monthly Archive: April 2018
Can Dogs Help Kids Experiencing Stress?
Dogs have been used in various ways to provide comfort and support for humans. Whether they provide emotional support to a single person or act as a therapy dog for hospital patients or victims of a traumatic event like a…
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Harmful Algal Blooms: A One Health Issue
Every month, the One Health Academy holds an event to bring together federal governmental departments, non-governmental organizations and private industry leaders to discuss current One Health issues. The Academy’s mission is to promote interdisciplinary collaboration among health professionals, industry, and…
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K9 Natural Ltd Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Chicken Feast Raw Pet Food Because of Possible Listeria
On April 13, K9 Natural Ltd announced a voluntary recall of four batches of K9 Natural Frozen Chicken Feast 2.2lb and 11lb bags that were imported into the US market in June 2017 because they have the potential to be contaminated with listeria. …
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Telehealth: increasing access to veterinary services while preserving high-quality care
President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper What can you do when your clients’ busy schedules make it difficult for them to attend a postoperative follow-up examination? How can you help when they have difficulty bringing in an elderly, sick pet for…
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Shelter Cat Cares for Kittens While Their Mother Recovers from Surgery
Wonder Woman. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Betty the Cat. There are all sorts of superheroes, and sometimes you just happen to find one at the MSPCA-Angell Adoption Center in Boston, Massachusetts. On March 22, a cat named Church who had recently…
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Observe Biomedical Research Awareness Day on April 19
Veterinarians play a key role in ensuring the health and welfare of all animals – including those used in research settings. On Thursday, April 19, we’ll join researchers across the nation in celebrating Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD) to honor,…
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Strange-purrr Things: Which Netflix Shows Does Your Pet Prefer to Binge Watch?
Is there anything better than cuddling up on the couch with your better half (ahem, your pet) and binge-watching a new season of your favorite television show? According to a recent survey from Netflix, the answer is a resounding, “Nope,…
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DEA provides update on opioid shortage
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a statement last week on the ongoing opioid shortages affecting both human and veterinary medicine. As the AVMA has previously reported, these shortages are the result of issues at a drug manufacturing plant….
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From digital to depopulation: Your AVMA Board at work
By: Dr. Michael Whitehair, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. Michael Topper, AVMA President; Dr. Douglas Kratt, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet Donlin, AVMA Executive Vice President AVMA membership exceeded a record of 91,000 this year, and three out of…
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Can Growing up with a Cat Prevent Asthma in Children?
Having a pet as part of your family has many well-documented health benefits. Some are specific to cats, while others are particular to dogs. One of the downsides of having a pet is the increased need to clean. Even…
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