Animal Welfare

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The refined recommendations aim to clarify the timing of heartworm testing and the use of doxycycline prior to transport and much more.

Veterinarians should discourage prospective pet owners from purchasing puppies and kittens from retail stores.

Certain musical tones and melodies have proven to elicit calming responses in animals. Learn how music therapy can benefit your pets and patients.

The equipment and resources available today for disabled pets ensures that they can enjoy an excellent quality of life, but the veterinarian plays an integral role in ensuring a successful outcome.

With cats wreaking havoc on the country’s wildlife, the Australian government has proposed recommendations intended to ensure the continued survival of native species and ecological communities.

The organization’s mission is to keep pets and their owners together during these unprecedented times, thus avoiding rehousing or relinquishing of animals to shelters.

Should a team member be fired for one isolated incident of physical abuse toward a seemingly aggressive patient during these stressful, unprecedented times?

The organization has distributed grants to animal welfare organizations and social services agencies throughout the US and Canada to help people fleeing domestic violence during COVID-19.

Banfield Pet Hospital announces its plan to increase the pipeline of veterinary professionals and to tackle diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.

Fast and effective therapy is the key to relieving pets from the discomfort of allergic itching. Learn how targeted therapies are making a difference and changing the lives of allergic dogs and their owners.

When combined, the company will be the fourth largest pet insurance entity in the United States.

By tracking age-related progressions in gene methylation patterns of dogs and comparing them with those previously observed in people, researchers have constructed a new “epigenetic clock” for translating dog years to human years.

Best practices for short- and long-term therapy, as well as monitoring, in patients with IMHA.

Sometimes you just can’t predict how your veterinary clients will respond.

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The two-month mobile relief mission has provided veterinary care for hundreds of pets owned by the homeless and those who became vulnerable in the wake of COVID-19 in California.

Newborn puppies and kittens can become compromised quickly. Here’s what you need to know when caring for these fragile animals.

With the loss of well over a billion mammals, birds and reptiles, the Australian government has so far committed AUD $200 million to help native wildlife and their habitats recover from this devastating natural disaster.

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Animal shelters throughout the U.S. have been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, particularly when it comes to funding sources. Two veterinary industry organizations have stepped up to help.

New survey results show that cat owners who suffer from pet-related allergies are willing to do whatever it takes to keep their feline family members.

Shelter cats with FHV-1 are more likely to be euthanized than adopted. The ultimate goal of this new study is to give shelter cats a better chance at a full and healthy life.

The organizations are now working together to engage and mobilize veterinary professionals to better the treatment of dogs across the world.

COVID-19 restrictions have afforded pet owners much more time with their furry friends, leading to big changes in their attitudes toward pet ownership and veterinary care.

Although it has been effective in raising pet adoption rates, one veterinarian thinks this marketing campaign has a dark side. Here is what she proposes instead.

Euthanasia should be a gentle death, but when it’s not—for whatever reason—it is incumbent on veterinary teams to address the situation with their clients and themselves.

Our current state of affairs affects companion animals as well as the people who care for them. The National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition outlines why it’s more important than ever to incorporate dog bite prevention education into client communication.

SPCA International offers unique insight on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting animal shelters and rescues throughout the world, what’s being done to help now and what will be needed when the crisis is over.

This independent organization is at the forefront of heartworm disease monitoring.