by Nancy Kay, DVM
on 01/17/2012
The Executive Board of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently approved the content of the following brand new, hot-off-the-press pet ownership guidelines. Have a look and see what you think.
Photo Credit: Elisabeth Sherman
Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership
Owning a pet... [More]
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by Nancy Kay, DVM
on 06/29/2011
Just as human docs are seeing more patients with diabetes, so too are veterinarians. A first-of-its-kind study conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital (a corporation with more than 770 veterinary hospitals) documents rises in the incidence of diabetes, dental disease, flea infestations, ear infections, and intestinal parasites. [More]
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