The devastating effects of Hurricane Maria are still being felt in Puerto Rico, but help is being provided in various ways for all those who inhabit the island, including its pets.    On March 28, the Humane Society of the United…
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Drs. Charles Lemme and Melanie Marsden have been elected to the AVMA Board of Directors. Lemme, a small-animal practitioner from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will serve District 7 on the Board and will represent AVMA members in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,…
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After a 4-2 vote by the Anamosa City Council on Monday, March 26, an ordinance to ban all Pit Bull and Pit Bull-like breeds was lifted in the Iowa city.    According to local news affliliate KWWL, residents of Anamosa had to…
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With lobbying on The Hill, the approach is generally focused around “The Asks”. Yet, if so much of DC is networking, then I think it important to acknowledge the importance of building relationships. At the recent Legislative Fly-in, current AVMA…
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By Sarah Wooten, DVM   When it comes to cognition and mental clarity, the phrase “if you don’t use it, you lose it,” fits. Science has shown that lifelong learning is associated with slowing down the deterioration of mental ability,…
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No kidding around here: a Chihuahua named LOL gave birth to 11 puppies on March 23, National Puppy Day.    LOL, who was surrendered to Unleashed Pet Rescue in Mission, Kansas just days before giving birth while in foster care, is…
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A limited production of two varieties of Milo’s Kitchen have been voluntarily and temporarily recalled by the The J.M. Smucker Company.    Both Milo’s Kitchen Steak Grillers/Steak Grillers Recipe with Angus Steak and Milo’s Kitchen Grilled Burger Bites with Sweet Potato and Bacon were found…
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Nearly 100 veterinarians and veterinary students traveled to Washington this week to speak with their lawmakers on behalf of veterinary medicine during the AVMA’s annual legislative fly-in. The three-day event combined education with action, as participants heard from veterinary leaders…
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For the 27th year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) has revealed their list of the most popular dog breeds in America, and for the 27th year, the Labrador Retriever has claimed the top spot.   On March 28, the AKC announced…
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Have you ever heard about Salons? The ones that were filled with exclusive members of a particular society, whether it be socialites, political activists, generally a group of people connected by something? Wikipedia describes it as “a meeting for learning…
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