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Clinical Trial Tests Universal Vaccine Against Canine Cancer
The Vaccination Against Canine Cancer Study will evaluate a vaccine strategy for the prevention of cancer in dogs.
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Homemade Cat Food Diets Could Be Risky
While fresh and homemade diets have become increasingly popular among pet owners, veterinarians warn that they could leave your pet lacking essential nutrients.
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In Memoriam: Louise O’Dwyer, President of AVECCTN (Feb. 7, 1974 – May 5, 2019)
The AVECCTN has announced the sudden death of its president, Louise O’Dwyer.
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Zoetis Becomes First Human-Animal Bond Certified Company
Taking advantage of the NAVC’s Human-Animal Bond Certification program, Zoetis has become the first Human-Animal Bond Certified Company.
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Outdoor Cats Are More Likely to Have Parasitic Infections
Researchers found that house cats that roam outdoors were more likely to pick up diseases than indoor cats.
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The AmerisourceBergen Foundation Donates $150,000 to Southeastern Guide Dogs
The AmerisourceBergen Foundation has donated $150,000 to Southeastern Guide Dogs which will increase placements of guide and companion dogs with visually impaired teenagers, children, and families of fallen service members, as well as benefit child advocate professionals in courtrooms.
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ARS Announces Toxoplasmosis Research Review, Discontinues Research with Cats
Good news for cat lovers: The USDA is no longer using kittens in parasite research.
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The AHS Guidelines: 2018 Updates, Guidance on Prevention, Testing and Treatment
The American Heartworm Society has recently updated their heartworm prevention guidelines to include heartworm prevention, testing and treatment, and heartworm epidemiology and biology.
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Strange Bedfellows: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements and Hypothyroidism Both Linked to Decreased Risk of T-zone Lymphoma in Dogs
Dogs that receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements or have hypothyroidism may be less likely to develop T-zone lymphoma (TZL), according to researchers at Colorado State University, who studied associations of environment and health history of the disease among golden retrievers.