Animal Welfare

From kennel attendant to veterinarian, everyone can keep an eye on pets' oral health

No matter the patients size, making their life easier is better for all involved.

"The fear and anxiety that many pets experience during veterinary visits are health hazards," says dvm360 Medical Director Dr. Theresa Entriken. dvm360 is your source for Fear-Free resources that will benefit your patients, your clients, and your staff.

There's a revolution in the way we think about pet care. Are you on board?

Spring has arrived and pet owners will be enjoying outdoor activities with their dogs. dvm360 has resources to educate your clients and make sure your veterinary team equipped to help stop the spread of tick borne diseases.

Poison proofing your household for people is one thing, but considering pets adds another dimension. dvm360 has you and your clients covered for the upcoming National Poison Prevention Week 2015.

A calmer client means a calmer pet.

Cant stomach the dizzying array of pet food trends, fads and marketing tactics inundating the market? Lets demystify some of the most common misconceptions so you can counsel your clients with confidence.

Begin to conquer canine fear related aggression and help ease clients' minds with these resources.

No animal should live their life in fearespecially when it comes to normal life events, such as going to the veterinarian.

Pay attention to what your pet's behavior may be telling you about their discomfort.

If the anti-soring legislation doesn't pass with the 113th Congress, a certain Kentucky Republican may make it impossible in 2015.

American Humane Association, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital and The United States War Dogs Association come to aid of retiring military and contract working dogs.

Regulations authorized in recent addition to Animal Welfare Act.

Congress, states do little to interfere with veterinary medicine.

Crackdowns on breeding, success with shelter neutering--while good things--could leave future veterinary clients without a source for pet dogs.

Position created to ensure ethical standards and safety in state?s horse racing industry.

A recent evaluation by a National Research Council committee sheds light on the National Wild Horses and Burros Program.

'Problem pets' stigma is driving down adoptions, experts fear.

A reader's response to "Mind Over Miller: An exorbitant onychectomy" in the August 2013 issue.

Study finds if processes go unchanged and trends continue, the already overpopulated American West could see a runaway wild horse population.

Economic and political challenges abound in efforts to manage horses on public lands.

Despite shutdown furloughs, AVMA and Rep. Schrader push ag secretary to reassess CVB workers as critical to public health.

Association says animal welfare, food safety and research hang in the balance.

Volunteers with World Vets learn that caring for donkeys requires earning their Maasai owners' trust.

Devoicing and debeaking are complex veterinary surgical procedures performed on roosters to keep them from making noise and fighting. Dr. Eric Klaphake offers his views on these techniques and how to explain them to clients.

Online 'puppy mills' now subject to department oversight.

USDA video released to AVMA was posted, but retracted at the USDA's request.

S.H.O.W horse industry organization carries out inspections in conjunction with USDA veterinary medical officers during National Celebration event.

New standard applies to all dental procedures, including cleaning.