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Rockville, Md. -- The FDA will provide frequent updates on the world of animal health through its new Twitter account.

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The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association have jointly developed and released the Feline Life Stage Guidelines.

Veterinary volunteers are on the ground in Haiti. See photos of what they are facing.

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The Animal Relief Coalition of Haiti (ARCH) mobilized within days of the earthquake to gather veterinary supplies. This photo package shows the effort made on behalf of animals after the disaster.

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Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and its emergency arm --- Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams -- are still gathering information before they send cash, supplies or veterinary volunteers to earthquake-damaged Haiti.