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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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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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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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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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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  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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  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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The AVMA is asking federal officials to determine why many applicants for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program are being turned down, and to make needed changes to ensure the program serves the veterinarians and other public service employees it…
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Image via iStock.com/HadelProductions   When it comes to types of pets, for many people, what comes to mind are dogs and cats. In many states, there are laws on the local, county and state levels that limit which animals are…
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Nominations open for World Veterinary Association awards AVMA and Student AVMA members who have worked to protect the welfare of animals now have the opportunity to win recognition from the World Veterinary Association (WVA). As a constituent member of the…
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