Monthly Archive: August 2018
Advocating on behalf of veterinarians, the AVMA, and the veterinary profession
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong I am humbled by the incredible honor of becoming your new president. I assume this important responsibility with a commitment to serving you and this association to the best of my ability, alongside a…
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Florida Man Reunited With His Lost Bird
Image via JT Platt/Shutterstock.com The worst fear for any pet lover is to lose their pet, and for Mark Briggs, this nightmare came true. According to the Independent Mail, two years ago, he was traveling from Maryland to Florida…
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Museum of Dog Welcomes Dogs Through Their Door
Featured Image via museumofdog/Instagram If you’ve been looking for museums in Massachusetts to go to, you may want to put this one on your list as a must-see. Pet lovers’ dreams will come true by not only visiting…
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Veterinarians in California urgently need your help
News reports and images of the massive fires raging across California are shocking and disturbing. The Carr Fire, which erupted in northern California more than a week ago, already is among the 10 most destructive fires in California history, destroying…
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Be on the lookout for your AVMA Annual Report
The AVMA 2017 Annual Report offers a glimpse into progress the AVMA has made to support our members and enhance the practice of veterinary medicine. Keep an eye out, because JAVMA subscribers will receive a copy of the report with…
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Plans for 17,000-Square-Foot Indoor Dog Park Coming to Omaha
Image via AndrewRing/Shutterstock In Omaha, Nebraska, there are plans to build a $16 million off-leash indoor dog park that may be perhaps the world’s largest to date. The announcement to build the park was made by nonprofit company,…
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Recent Study Shows That Lavender Can Be Used to Calm Horses
Image via DavidEwingPhotography/Shutterstock As herd animals, horses are known to be very reactive to their environment and surroundings. This means that activities like traveling in a trailer or being in hectic, loud environments can be very stressful. A…
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ADM Animal Nutrition Recalls Mintrate® 36-15 Breed Right Cattle Tub
Company: Mintrate® Brand Name: ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company Recall Date: 7/20/2018 Lot #: QE12918 Product Name (Product Number): 200-pound tubs of Mintrate® 36-15 Breed Right Tub cattle feed (Product #: 54549AAA6H) The product was…
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Bronson the 33-Pound Tabby Cat Is on a Strict Diet to Shed Weight
Image via iambronsoncat/Instagram According to the Daily Mail, Bronson, a 33-pound polydactyl tabby cat, is working towards a healthier weight with the help of his adoptive pet parents who have been tracking Bronson’s progress on Instagram. With his dedicated owners…
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