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Meet the winners!
Three veterinary awards announced during National Pet Week® There’s no better time than National Pet Week® to recognize accomplishments in the fields of animal welfare and human-animal interactions. We’re proud to take this opportunity to announce the winners of three…
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Crocodiles and Bach: An Unexpected Match
The Department of Biopsychology at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) in Germany just issued a press release that aimed to answer what happens in a crocodile’s brain when it hears complex sounds. The study, headed by Dr. Felix Ströckens, was the…
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Significant Changes Made to the United Airlines Pet Policy
The United Airlines pet policy has recently had a big overhaul. Starting in March, they began a comprehensive review of their pet travel policies and practices in order to improve the safety of pets. On May 1, 2018, United…
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First Week in Washington
As a student, you get used to introducing yourself with your name, where you’re from, major, and a little bit about yourself, so I figured I’d do the same here. My name is McKenna Guettinger and I am a fourth…
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Prescription mandates: new bill, same problems
For several consecutive congressional sessions, the AVMA has led the charge to defeat legislation that would require veterinarians to provide written copies of all prescriptions for companion animals – even if not requested or wanted by the client. The misleadingly…
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Pet Death: Why Missing Your Dog Is Normal
By JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM Dogs hold a special place in our hearts and families. We celebrate their birthdays, take extra effort in keeping them happy and healthy, and even lean on them for emotional support when life gets tough….
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What’s APHIS?
One of the legislative issues that I have been following closely with Alex Sands, one of the amazing Assistant Directors at the AVMA GRD, is the Budget and Appropriations Act. One of the key components within the act affecting veterinary…
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Strong and sustainable partnerships protect, promote and advance your interests
President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper The AVMA is privileged to have a long, rich history of supporting veterinarians and the veterinary profession. We can make even greater strides in advancing animal and human health by working together as a community….
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Increasing Populations of Male Snapping Turtles Linked to Mercury Pollution
A recent study about the effects of environmental conditions on sex ratios in turtle nests has shown that agricultural practices and mercury pollution are causing an increase in male-biased snapping turtle nests. As explained by the Independent’s article about…
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AVMA stays on the cutting edge of telehealth
Veterinary use of telemedicine runs across a broad spectrum, from practices that have integrated virtual care seamlessly to support patient care and client communication to those that are just beginning to think and learn about the concept. At the AVMA,…
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