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H7N9 avian influenza quiet for now
With no new human cases reported since May 8, the H7N9 avian influenza outbreak appears to have slowed, but scientists have c -More-
Dogs bring bacteria home, but that's not necessarily bad
Homes with dogs have more bacteria and greater diversity of bacteria than those without dogs, according to a North Carolina S -More-
Animal breeding programs could put wild populations at risk
Brush-tail wallabies reared in captivity as part of a breeding program harbored gastrointestinal bacteria resistant to crucia -More-
Leptospirosis: The zoonotic disease at your back door
Leptospirosis, a potentially deadly zoonotic disease caused by a spirochete bacterium, infects a number of species including -More-
Cat beards take social media by storm
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If you had fleas—you'd want Activyl® too!
Dogs, cats and their owners all want something that's really effective at getting rid of fleas! Now you can offer them Activyl®—a highly effective innovation in flea treatment that works through bioactivation-a mode of action that uses enzymes inside the flea to activate Activyl®'s full flea-killing power. Learn more here!
Are you breaking the law with these common pay mistakes?
Companies forked over nearly $467 million in 2012 to settle wage-and-hour lawsuits, and much of that is because employers fai -More-
Pets may soon be able to travel on Amtrak
If newly introduced legislation is passed, Amtrak would allow animals to travel in special cars designated for passengers wit -More-
TGEV & PEDV – A Tale of Two Viruses
Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) is a coronavirus of swine that causes transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) and was -More-
Podcast: Victoria Stilwell shares dog bite prevention tips
This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, hosted by the AVMA to help stop the nearly 5 million dog bites that happen ev -More-
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.
Beverly Sills,American opera singer and opera manager -More-
AVMA Goes to the Movies
We’re aware of the wide arena in which veterinarians serve, but sometimes the public needs a bit of a reminder. From pet care to public health, veterinarians span the spectrum when it comes to protecting, enhancing and advancing animal and … read more >
Traveling Exhibit Highlights the Human-Animal Bond
The AVMA, the Smithsonian Institution and Zoetis are teaming up to bring the wonders of the human-animal bond to communities across the United States. This exciting collaboration will begin its nationwide, two-year tour this summer with a launch at the … read more >
Are You a Feline-Friendly Practice?
Consider the following: According to the AVMA’s 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, there were 74 million pet cats in the U.S. in 2011, and 20 million of them went to the veterinarian only when they were sick. Out … read more >
For You: A “Pets Age Faster than People” Poster
It’s true. Pets do age faster than people, and major health changes can occur in our pets in a pretty short period of time. That’s why the AVMA, through its involvement in Partners for Healthy Pets, is doing all it … read more >
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