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Raw pet food diets, pet population management policies headed to HOD

AVMA News

These policies deal with noncommercial transportation of pets, management of dog and cat populations, and raw pet food diets, among other issues. The AVMA House of Delegates, during its regular winter session, being held January 5-6, 2024, in Chicago, will vote on six resolutions that would amend AVMA policies.

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Data, safety regulations lacking when it comes to pets and vehicles

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households own dogs and 26% of households own cats out of the total U.S. Owners often travel with their pets, whether for vacation or even a trip to the veterinarian. However, no data exists on how many pets have been injured or killed in car accidents. Around 45% of U.S.

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

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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

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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

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

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Question about cats

Reddit Animals

Hi everyone -- there is a stray cat in my neighborhood that often dwells around my house. Today she let me pet her and pick her up but she accidently scratched me. the scratches are very light and barely broke the skin, however are a bit red. She has never looked sick or anything so I am not too worried about rabies.

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mistreated cat, what to do?

Reddit Animals

I'm (F 23) curently staying at my boyfriend (M 24)’s place who has a roommate (F 34), who has a cat (she has had this cat since she was weaned). It should be noted that personally, I have always had cats since my childhood with very sociable and kind characters and that this is her first cat. We are both real friends.

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