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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

AVMA News

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

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

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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do you take your pets for yearly checkups?

Reddit Animals

I have a family dog that we take yearly for checkups and i bring my cat annually too. its happened multiple times where i’ll be talking about how my cat has a vet appointment, someone says “oh no, is he okay?”. i guess some people only take their pets when there’s an issue? when i tell them its just a checkup they’re surprised.

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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. Marra and Chris Santella, authors of Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer (Princeton University Press, 212 pp.,