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New Book, “Cats on Catnip,” Filled With Fun Photographs of “High” Cats
Our pets are always finding funny and unique ways to keep us entertained and laughing. Cats, in particular, have a knack for being silly, which is probably why there are so many YouTube videos dedicated to just documenting bizarre and…
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South Korea Court Rules That Killing Dogs for Meat Is Illegal
A South Korean court has made a landmark decision that deals a serious blow to the dog meat industry. The Guardian reports, “A ruling from the city court in Bucheon on Thursday, in a case brought by the animal…
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Learn, help, get inspired: Applications open for next Reaching UP clinic
Are you interested in learning about and serving communities with limited access to veterinary care? Veterinarians and veterinary students can do both by volunteering at the AVMA’s next Reaching UP clinic in New Mexico. Applications are being accepted through July…
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Elementary Students Help Make Tiny Bog Turtle the State Reptile of New Jersey
While we have all heard about the various state animals within the US, it can actually get way more specific than just one animal. Many states have a variety of animal mascots, from state amphibians, state birds and state fish…
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One Health with Dr. Stroud
During my second week as a AVMA GRD extern, I had the distinct pleasure of attending a lecture by Dr. Cheryl Stroud on “Advancing the One Health Movement: Our Ray of Hope for the Future” at the American Society for…
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Supreme Court ruling provides sales tax victory for veterinarians
The U.S. Supreme Court made a major ruling in favor of veterinarians today, allowing states to require online retailers to collect sales tax. The AVMA has been a vocal proponent of this policy for many years, and we welcome this…
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Zoos Use Animal Acupuncture to Help Penguins Feel Their Best
There are a lot of things we will do for the animals we care about, and that doesn’t end with just pet owners. Zoos are also taking extra steps to ensure that the animals they care for are living their…
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Cat Lovers Unite for a Very Unique Cat Art Show
From June 14-24, 2018, there is an art show in Los Angeles that is dedicated solely to celebrating cat art. For those thinking that the cat artwork might be second-rate or amateurish, think again. The cat art at this…
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3 Top Cat and Dog Health Issues
By JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM Taking care of our pets, especially their health, is an important part of responsible pet ownership. Understanding the basics of some common problems affecting dog health and cat health can help you take even better…
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First Edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America Book Sold for $9.65M
John James Audubon’s “The Birds of America” book has long been one of the most treasured books of natural history. The National Audubon Society explains, “Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 life-sized watercolours of North American birds (Havell…
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