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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

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

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#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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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

10,000 Birds

Mark Gamin, a Cleveland lawyer, likes cats and birds both. He likes books too, which made him the ideal reviewer for Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer. Other animal control issues that involve mass killing make for easier decisions, according to Peter P.

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DIY pet toys for dogs and cats.

4 The Love Of Animals

We love this video from Best Friends showing how to make simple and fun pet toys. We’d love to see your pets having fun. The post DIY pet toys for dogs and cats. appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. cats cute video DIY for pets dogs' Give them a try, and let us know if you do too!

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An Open Letter to Outdoor/Feral Cat Supporters

10,000 Birds

Dear Outdoor Cat Owners/Feral Cat Supporters, Does the photo above sicken you? I have been rescuing animals, both wild and domestic, since I was a child. I’m allergic to cats, but in my lifetime I’ve rescued five of them. Is it the fault of the cats? It sickens me. It’s natural.”).

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Dogs ? or cats ? or do you prefer other.

Reddit Animals

I know someone has done this in pets already 11 months ago. I have gown up with a lot more dogs then cats and say I lean against more of a cat person not saying that I still do like dogs, but I have grown to not like them as much if there not trained. Probably the same with cats. Sadly can’t do a poll on this community.

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