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What to Do If a Dog Scratches You
By Dr. Sarah Wooten Many people know about cat scratch fever, but can a dog scratch be just as dangerous? Although you are less likely to contract severe illness from a dog scratch, there is still a possibility of…
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License portability, student debt and globalization: Give us your opinion
Should veterinarians be allowed greater licensure portability to provide our critical services? What can we do to address veterinary student debt? What role should the AVMA play internationally? We want your input as the AVMA House of Delegates prepares to…
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Purebred Dogs Offer Insight in Cancer Research
In recent years, multiple studies have found that purebred dogs have more to offer cancer research than just their sniffing noses. In the recent Popular Science article, “Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer,” Sara Chodosh explores the ways…
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Taking on the world with O.A.R.
Jam band to headline concert at AVMA Convention 2018 If you haven’t already decided to join us in Denver for AVMA Convention 2018, here’s some news to help you make up your mind: The popular jam band O.A.R. will headline…
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The Build Act (S. 2463)
There’s a lot going on in D.C. right now! The Farm Bill is up for renewal so debate over the SNAP program is raging, the opioid crisis has led to new legislation that’s moving quickly, and midterm elections are looming….
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Humpty Gets Put Back Together Again: Spirit Fund Helps Fix Tortoise’s Broken Shell
Back in April, an African spurred tortoise was found with a broken shell in San Diego. According to County News Center, a Good Samaritan found and reported the injured tortoise after seeing the tortoise being chased by a dog, causing…
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Hasbro Releases New “Game of Life” That Now Includes Pets
Hasbro has just released a new version of the Game of Life that includes pets! According to the National Toy Hall of Fame, which inducted the Game of Life in 2010, the game has been around since 1860. Milton…
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Miniature Horse Helps Lift Spirits at Akron Children’s Hospital
Willie Nelson, a miniature horse, made his first visit to the Akron Children’s Hospital this past week. His job was to provide comfort to and lift the spirits of the children in the hospital. He has big horseshoes to…
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New commission will help shape the future of veterinary medicine
Veterinary medicine today faces both big opportunities and complex challenges. A new group called the Veterinary Futures Commission is working to provide the focus and multidisciplinary perspective needed to guide our profession forward. Convened jointly by the AVMA and the…
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Rescue Turns Stray and Feral Cats Into Working Cats
Many people love the feeling that comes with rescuing an animal from a shelter, and cats have long been used as an efficient pest control system for barns, warehouses and other businesses throughout the world. So one shelter decided to…
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