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Hot Topics in Animal Law
CLE offered by the Illinois State Bar Association - Animal Law Section
Please refer to the links below regarding either the Chicago or Grafton, IL CLE programs.
The Chicago Program will be held Thursday, June 4, at the ISBA Regional Office, 20 S Clark Street, Suite 900, Chicago, from 1-5:30PM.
Chicago Registration: www.isba.org/lawed/2009/06animal/
The Grafton Program will be held Friday, June 12, at the Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL, from 1-5:30PM.
Grafton Registration: www.isba.org/lawed/2009/06animalgrafton
Press Releases
HAVING YOUR DOG NEUTERED: WHAT BEHAVIORS DOES IT REALLY AFFECT?
April 22, 2009 - There are many pros and cons that should go into making the decision to neuter your pet, including several health concerns involving the benefits and risks of having the procedure done. As a result, this decision is most often left up to the pet owner and their veterinarian so that the choice is made with the best interests of the dog in mind...
NEW CANINE PARVOVIRUS STRAIN KILLS CATS TOO
March 24, 2009 - Recent news headlines about Oprah’s puppy death from Parvovirus infection have put Chicago’s dog owners on health alert. The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) would like to inform pet owners about this deadly virus and its new CPV-2c variant...
MANDATING SPAY/NEUTER IS BAD MEDICINE – INCREASING COSTS, DECREASING CARE
March 9, 2009 - The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association reaches out to Chicago Aldermen to halt the rush toward Mandatory Spay Neuter...
Internet Pharmacies
You have requested information regarding internet pharmacies filling/refilling meds without valid prescriptions. In response, we are posting the AVMA's Position Statement on Internet Pharmacies and a link to the complaint form the AVMA offers. We'd like to work with the AVMA on this initiative, because, as they say, there is strength in numbers.
AVMA Position Statement on Internet Pharmacies
Internet Pharmacy Complaint Form
Salmonella Outbreak affecting
Pet Food Products
Please refer to the links below regarding the Salmonella Outbreak and Pet Food Recalls.
AVMA's website: www.avma.org
FDA's website: www.fda.gov
Legislative Update -
Please click the link below to view Position Statements from: the ISVMA, CVMA, Anti-Cruelty Society, American College of Theriogenologists and Alley Cat Allies regarding the CHICAGO MANDATORY SPAY NEUTER PROPOSAL.
www.chicagovma.org/legislative
CVMA General Meeting Reminder:
Our next CVMA General Meeting will be held at noon at the June 24, 2009 Continuing Education Seminar at Hamburger University in Oakbrook.
Event Updates
June 27, 2009 - Annual Membership Meeting and Social Mixer!
We'll mix a little business with pleasure at Twisted Spoke, 501 N. Ogden, Chicago. Our committee meeting starts at 7PM and promptly concludes at 8PM. Social Mixer starts promptly at 8PM. Come join us for a relaxing evening of networking and socializing. Please call the CVMA office to RSVP.
July 26, 2009 - Pet Safety Day at Kohl Children's Museum
On Sunday, 7/26, from 12-4PM, we are partnering with the Childrens Museum in an effort to promote pet safety and well-being. Please call the CVMA office to volunteer your time and expertise.
August 30, 2009 - Annual Chicago Skyline Dog Cruise
On Sunday, 8/30, at 10AM, our ship sets sail for the 90-minute Lake Michigan and Chicago River tour. Well-behaved pets are welcome to board. Please call the CVMA office to reserve your space.
Prices: Adults - $23 / Kids under 12 - $10 / Dogs - $7 / Kids under 3 - Free
Past Events
January's Neurology CE seminar was a great success. Dr. Klopp, our featured speaker, sent along her video clips for all attendees to view. Please use the you tube link below to view the clips:
www.youtube.comWINGS Support Group
The CVMA Pet Loss Support Group, Wings,
has moved to our new address in Burr Ridge.
The next Wings meeting will be held Wednesday, August 5th, at the CVMA office:
100 Tower Drive, Suite 234
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Meetings begin promptly at 7:30PM.
The office is near I-55 and County Line Road. Take I-55 to County Line, North, to first stop light. Turn right and make another immediate right turn onto the Frontage Road.
100 Tower Drive is the second driveway on the left.
www.chicagovma.org/petlosssupport
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