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Telehealth case studies let you learn from your peers
Do you have clients who need to bring their animals in more often to follow up on medical issues or for post-surgical follow-up exams, but struggle to fit veterinary visits into their busy schedules? How about clients with pets in…
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New App DoggZam! Can Identify Dog Breed With Just a Photo
If you’ve ever wondered what dog breed—or mix of breeds—your dog is, you can now find out in seconds with a new app called DoggZam! Michigan man Elderied McKinney developed the app, which allows you to identify a dog’s…
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Cat Health Secrets to Help Your Cat Live a Long, Healthy Life
By Dr. Wailani Sung, DVM Our feline companions live longer compared to our canine companions. The average lifespan for an indoor cat is about 13 years. Of course, there are many cats that exceed the expectations, and it’s…
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Media blitz with AVMA president brings veterinary expertise to the opioid discussion
With opioid issues top-of-mind for millions of Americans, the AVMA seized an opportunity to bring the veterinary perspective to the forefront in a rapid series of 23 television interviews conducted with media stations nationwide during our annual convention. Newly elected…
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Montreal Kids Get Schooled on Dog Behavior by Fuzzy Mentors
Meet Albert, an adorable nine-year-old black-and-white Dutch Sheepdog that’s one of many dogs on a mission. His mission is to teach children aged 6 to 12 in Montreal, Quebec how to read a dog’s behavior. Régine Hétu, the clinical…
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Owner Buys $500,000 Dog Mansion for Border Collie
Zhou Tianxiao, 31, had a $500,000 dog mansion built for his Border Collie, Sylar, in Bejing after the pup made him famous online and rich in real life. “Before I had Sylar, I had nothing to live for,” Tianxiao…
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New toolkit provides obesity materials and education
Veterinarians know well how important healthy weight is for our patients, and sometimes we’re challenged to find new ways to help clients understand their role and prioritize weight management. A new toolkit is available exclusively to help AVMA members do…
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Cyclist Helps Injured Puppy to Safety
While out for a ride, a group of cyclists came across an abandoned puppy on the side of the road. As they approached the puppy, it became clear that he had most likely been hit by a car and was…
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Teen Battling Cancer Uses Make-a-Wish to Find Forever Homes for Rescue Animals
Brooklyn, a 13-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in December 2017, was recently approved to receive a Make-A-Wish—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that she used to help find forever homes for 13 lucky shelter animals. Make-A-Wish grants wishes to…
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Opioid shortage and abuse: Resources and education for veterinarians
The AVMA has good news to help our members advance high-quality patient care in the face of continuing opioid shortages: We’ve teamed up with VetBloom to give AVMA and NAVTA members free access to CE and other resources that will…
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