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Practical tips for wellbeing shared at veterinary summit
Veterinarians, practice managers and other veterinary professionals joined mental health experts last week to explore practical tools and strategies for improving wellbeing at the 2018 Veterinary Wellbeing Summit. The meeting – convened by the AVMA, the Association of American Veterinary…
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Maryland Combats Puppy Mills With New Bill
Yesterday, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) of Maryland signed HB 1662, a piece of legislation that will make Maryland the second state in the US to prohibit the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores. Animal rights advocates hope that…
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Mosquito Season and West Nile Virus in Horses
As mosquito season approaches, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is strongly urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against West Nile virus (WNV) and take the proper precautions to control mosquito populations. Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station’s FAQs…
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TruPet, LLC Voluntarily Recalls TruDog Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Booster
Company: TruPet, LLC Brand Name: TRUDOG Recall Date: April 17, 2108 Lot #: 20190531 13815 Product Names/UPCs: Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer Reason for Recall: “TruPet, LLC of Milford, OH, is voluntarily recalling a limited…
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Career Advise from Non-Traditional Veterinarians
New and exciting adventures continued throughout week three of the AVMA GRD externship. Following the current legislative issues affecting the veterinary profession, we were lucky enough to attend the House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Markup, attend a hearing on the…
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OC Raw Dog LLC Voluntarily Recalls Chicken, Fish & Produce Dog Food and Freeze Dried Sardines
Company: OC Raw Dog, LLC Brand Name: OC Raw Dog Recall Date: April 20, 2018 Product Names/UPCs: Lot #: 3652 Chicken, Fish & Produce Meaty Rox 3 lb. (UPC: 022099069171) Chicken, Fish & Produce Meaty Rox 7 lb. (UPC:…
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Can Dogs Help Kids Experiencing Stress?
Dogs have been used in various ways to provide comfort and support for humans. Whether they provide emotional support to a single person or act as a therapy dog for hospital patients or victims of a traumatic event like a…
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Harmful Algal Blooms: A One Health Issue
Every month, the One Health Academy holds an event to bring together federal governmental departments, non-governmental organizations and private industry leaders to discuss current One Health issues. The Academy’s mission is to promote interdisciplinary collaboration among health professionals, industry, and…
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K9 Natural Ltd Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Chicken Feast Raw Pet Food Because of Possible Listeria
On April 13, K9 Natural Ltd announced a voluntary recall of four batches of K9 Natural Frozen Chicken Feast 2.2lb and 11lb bags that were imported into the US market in June 2017 because they have the potential to be contaminated with listeria. …
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Telehealth: increasing access to veterinary services while preserving high-quality care
President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper What can you do when your clients’ busy schedules make it difficult for them to attend a postoperative follow-up examination? How can you help when they have difficulty bringing in an elderly, sick pet for…
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