AVMA News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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.

Pet Population 384

Pet Population Pets Cat Population Chicago 384

4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 8, 2011

Is your dog overweight? You can join Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser , in making a New Year’s resolution to help your dog(s) lose weight by taking the Hill’s PetFit Challenge. Not only is it good for your pet to be at a healthy weight, but you can even enter for a chance to win $1,000,000!! million dogs and 93.6

Hamburgers 100

Hamburgers United States Pets Pet Population 100

4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 15, 2009

Philadelphia, PA—April 2, 2009— According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 35 percent of the total pet population is overweight or obese. Canine obesity increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and gastrointestinal problems in our pets, all of which can lead to shorter life spans.

Lamb 100

Lamb Pets Pet Population Philadelphia 100