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New drug calms cats during transportation, veterinary visits

AVMA News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this November approved Bonqat, a nerve pain medication for cats to alleviate acute anxiety and fear associated with transportation and veterinary visits.

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AMC expands offerings with enhanced surgical suite

AVMA News

The new surgical center at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, which includes five operating rooms and a recovery room separating dogs and cats, is part of an ongoing $125 million expansion project at the New York City veterinary hospital.

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American Veterinary Medical Association Makes Despicable Decision

Critter News

An AVMA resolution was quietly killed this afternoon that would have revised its policy on use of random-source dogs and cats for research, testing and education. Tags: breeders animal research veterinarians animal shelters medical research avma. From Veterinary News.

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New Year, Old Cat

Critter News

So, Charlotte the Cat Queen is an ongoing saga. Now she is on THREE medications that seems to work and that cat is HELL to medicate. For a sick ratty old cat, she is very strong and stubborn. In 2007, she was diagnosed with pyothorax and was hospitalized for almost a week. So, the saga continues.

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Spotlight: Maureen Eiger – To Intervene or Not to Intervene?

10,000 Birds

Bird brought in by a cat or dog. It needs to be properly medicated and triaged. Even if you do not see an obvious wound, cat or dog saliva, which is full of nasty bacteria, can still get into a bird’s eyes/orifices and will eventually kill the bird; it will just die more slowly and painfully. Suspect” dog or cat interactions.

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Boyfriend's Mother Considering Euthanasia for her Dog Due to Allergies and Paw Fungus

Reddit Animals

The alergies are under control with one medication. Despite my love for dogs, managing a severe autoimmune condition prevents me from having one, and that's why I opted for a cat. She says that she is very depressed (she is just angry of the dog licks the paws).

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Kenny Glenn Abuses a Cat on Youtube

Critter News

In fact, he's an excellent subject for a medical experiment. By the way, the cat Dusty is with a vet pending the results of the investigation. Tags: cat animal abuse animal cruelty kenny glenn us. He knew what he was doing and he is a sick piece of work. He should NEVER be returned to that family.

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