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The reunion of a cat named T2 and his owner Perry Martin is both inspiring and serves as an incredible reminder to all pet parents to have their animals microchipped.    On March 14, Martin—a retired K-9 officer— received a…
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United Airlines has announced they are suspending their PetSafe program until May 1, 2018, meaning that pets will not be able to travel via cargo on any flights between now and the anticipated end date. However, the company stated they will…
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Meet Emerald, or Emmie as she is also known, a resilient puppy who is getting a much-deserved second chance at life and love.    On February 23, the 9-month-old Pit Bull was found on the streets of West Philadelphia suffering from…
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The first week of any veterinary externship is always full of firsts. For me, it is usually the first time I jump into an ambulatory truck with a stranger, well before dawn, as we head to a dairy farm to…
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Tribal nations suffering under the impact of recent winter storms are getting much-needed aid from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), which has donated $25,000 to help replenish hay supplies for thousands of cattle and horses. The grant will help…
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In June 2017, more than 80 Great Danes were rescued from a suspected puppy mill in New Hampshire. The puppies had been living in horrendous conditions, and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), along with local authorities, rescued the…
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AVMA President Dr. Michael Topper appeared yesterday before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health to testify in favor of reauthorizing Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fees. This legislation is vital to…
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Yet another heartbreaking chapter in the ongoing saga of pets and airline travel.   On March 12, Catalina Robledo, her young daughter, Sophia Ceballos, and her newborn baby were flying from New York City to Houston aboard a United Airlines flight with…
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President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper Even as a child, Eliana Greissworth knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Now a third-year student at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Eliana’s interest is in large animal practice. She plans…
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Middle school science teacher Robert Crosland is under investigation by the school district where he works in Preston, Idaho after a shocking demonstration in his classroom.    According to EastIdahoNews.com, Crosland fed a puppy to a snapping turtle in the classroom. Local…
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