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

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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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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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Dogs ? or cats ? or do you prefer other.

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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. But I’m just wondering.

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Cat Meowing At Dog

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I got a dog in May, and my cats have been great with her. Whenever she starts playing with someone, my cat comes over and starts meowing at her. He's not doing it in a threatening way, he's acting more like he's communicating with a kitten (my dog is slightly bigger than him though).

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