Monthly Archive: October 2018
Award names AVMA animal health organization of the year
The AVMA was named 2018 Animal Health Organization of the Year by the Pet Philanthropy Circle during its annual Pet Hero Awards this month. AVMA President Dr. John de Jong pointed to the important work performed by veterinarians in all…
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Therapy Dogs Comfort Community Following Mass Shooting in Pittsburgh
Image via juliareinstein/Twitter Therapy dogs were sent to comfort the people of Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh following a shooting at the area’s largest and best-known synagogues, according to The Hill. The Go Team, an active group…
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“Runway Cat” Turns Istanbul Fashion Show Runway Into a Literal Catwalk
Image via of hknylcn/Instagram Fashion runways are a place to show off creative inventiveness, and they carry an air of seriousness to them. Models strut down the runway in the season’s newest trends, and the crowd, dressed in their best, snaps…
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Oregon Zoo Shares Zoo Animal X-Rays
Image via iStock.com/artran In order to keep zoo animals healthy, the Oregon Zoo makes sure to perform regular health checks. Since animals cannot tell the zookeepers and veterinarians what ails them, they will often use X-rays to make…
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Couple’s Dog Broke Their Decades-Long Meth Addictions
Image via NBC Right Now Elizabeth Osborn and Devin Dickson ended their decades-long addiction to crystal meth after adopting a Border Collie/Red Heeler mix, who was “horrified by the smell of methamphetamine coming out of someone’s skin or being smoked,”…
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Euthanasia guidelines to undergo interim update
The AVMA is preparing to release a ninth update to our Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, and we’ll be sharing a first look at proposed changes during the 2018 Humane Endings Symposium, which takes place next week outside Chicago….
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Dog Bamboozles McDonalds Customers Into Buying Her Burgers
Image via Facebook/Betsy Reyes We’ve all probably seen dogs begging for food at the dinner table. But you wouldn’t expect a pup to take their act on the road, tricking strangers into turning over their meals. One pet…
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AVMF working to get help where it’s needed
Help is on the way for veterinarians facing hardship as residents of coastal states hit by Hurricanes Michael and Florence struggle to rebuild their homes, neighborhoods and lives. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has awarded a $20,000 disaster relief…
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Milwaukee Bucks Arena Becomes First Bird-Friendly Pro Sports Arena in the World
Image via Fiserv Forum/Facebook The new Milwaukee Bucks arena, Fiserv Forum, is the first pro sports arena in the world to be deemed bird-friendly. The recognition comes from the building’s design, which makes it less likely that…
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Dog Daycare Offers Free Pet Care Halloween Night
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/jetpet_ov A Vancouver-based dog care franchise called Jet Pet is offering free pet care services on Halloween night. According to DailyHive, the company wants to help give owners a place for their dogs to…
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