AVMA News

MARCH 22, 2023

Another bill still under consideration would dilute the educational background required for veterinary technicians to qualify for licensure. The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice.

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Arkansas Legislature Legislation Vet 411

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 21, 2011

Preparing to Leave – Before leaving for vacation with your pet, be sure to visit your local vet for a check-up. Be sure to ask for a health certificate when you’re at the vet and all of your pet’s vaccination tags. Be sure to ask for a health certificate when you’re at the vet and all of your pet’s vaccination tags.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 6, 2011

It might surprise you to learn that according to the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association approximately 10% to %15 of dogs are prone to developing food allergies or food intolerance before they reach the age of 4. At this point the vet will run a series of tests to rule out fleas, dermatitis, infection or parasites.

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Pets Vet Dogs Humane 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 30, 2011

Vet visits – Some foster pets will have had very poor nutrition or certain medical conditions that have not been properly addressed depending on the circumstances from where they came. Although the medical care is usually paid for, there will be a time commitment if you need to make several trips to a local veterinary clinic.

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Adoptable Pets Shelters Medical 100

Animal Person

JANUARY 20, 2010

We have a request, and it's an issue I've written about a handful of times but never had this particular question answered by readers: How do you talk with your vet--who is against feeding your dog vegan food--about your choice to do so? I'm fortunate to have a regular (non-specialist) vet who has no problem at all with a vegan diet for dogs.

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Vegan Vet Greyhounds Meat 100

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 12, 2011

. - Folder with list of types of vaccination records & medical history to get from vet. Make sure to include a pre-signed medical treatment authorization in your kit.

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Pit Bulls Pets Shelters Medical 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 31, 2015

She has a captive-bred education bird named Xena, a Eurasian Eagle Owl. We took her to the vet and put her on medication, and somehow she pulled through. This post is from Lisa Beth Acton, a wildlife rehabilitator in Accord, NY. This summer Lisa raised three orphaned Common Ravens.

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