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Done with Dog Daddy

AVMA News

Dog trainers that use aversive training methods, including Augusto DeOliveira, also known as "The Dog Daddy," have caught the attention of concerned animal welfare groups, trainers, veterinary behaviorists, and pet owners.

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Delegates update AVMA policies on diets for cats and dogs, animal loss support services

AVMA News

The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended several AVMA policies addressing a range of veterinary-related issues, , from raw diets for dogs and cats, to dog and cat population management, to animal loss support services, and safe, noncommercial transport of pets in motor vehicles, during its regular winter session, held January 5-6 in Chicago in conjunction (..)

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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet

AVMA News

The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more frequently explain the benefits of vaccines for pets.

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Researcher looking at PFAS exposure in dogs, cats

AVMA News

#AVMA2023 rewind: Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been linked to harmful health effects in both humans and animals. Bair-Brake presented on the topic of PFAS in pets. Dr. Heather D.

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I want a pet

Reddit Animals

So I live alone I’m 20 and I really want a pet. I really want a dog but I don’t know what breed suits me best. Is there also any other animals that are easy to care for :) Thanks submitted by /u/BuzzareRach [link] [comments] The problem is I have a chronic illness and I’m sick a lot. and I live in a flat.

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Memorialize your pet with Pet Perennials

4 The Love Of Animals

Sadly, our dog passed away just a few months later from cancer. … Continue reading → The post Memorialize your pet with Pet Perennials appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. When our sweet bird passed away we buried her in a pretty place in our garden.

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Premature animal greif?

Reddit Animals

I have a dog and he's my best friend, he's my first pet ever so things are new. Recently I've been having negative thoughts about his passing, I see posts and such of people dealing with animal grief and I feel for them. Full blown ugly crying over the thought of losing my dog. Is this normal?

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