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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices

AVMA News

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

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Pet-Friendly Travel Tips

4 The Love Of Animals

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. If your pet has a medical condition, take a copy of pertinent medical records in the event of an emergency.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

Educate yourself on your destination locale’s pet entry regulations, licensing regulations, and laws by contacting the State Veterinarian or State Department of Agriculture and the City Clerk’s office, local humane organization, or area animal control facility. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. Moving Day.

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Spotlight: Lisa Beth Acton, Raising Ravens

10,000 Birds

They were not aware of wildlife laws, and thought they could raise and release them. We took her to the vet and put her on medication, and somehow she pulled through. He meant well, but his research told him to feed them Exact parrot formula – which is NOT a diet for ravens.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

Educate yourself on your destination locale’s pet entry regulations, licensing regulations, and laws by contacting the State Veterinarian or State Department of Agriculture and the City Clerk’s office, local humane organization, or area animal control facility. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. Moving Day.

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