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Ethics/Welfare

U.S. Senate Passes Bill Making Animal Cruelty a Federal Crime

The Senate unanimously passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act two weeks after the House passed it on a voice vote.

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Study Shows Positive Impact of Fear Free Certification in Veterinary Practices

Veterinary practices show stronger performance across major industry KPIs after implementing Fear Free techniques, according to a two-year-long study outlined in a special report entitled “The Positive Impact of Fear Free Certification.

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AAFP Releases Updated Feline Zoonoses Guidelines

The AAFP aims to provide accurate information about feline zoonotic diseases to owners, physicians, and veterinarians with these guidelines.

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“Pet Parents” Are Shaking Up $75 Billion Pet Industry, New Data Shows

Orlando-based advertising agency Bigeye released its 2019 Pet Industry Study, which reveals how “pet parenting” is reshaping the landscape for the consumer packaged goods and retail industries.

Ethics/Welfare

Poll: Have You Ever Suspected a Pet Owner of Animal Abuse?

Sadly, more than 400 of our Facebook fans said they suspected a pet owner of animal abuse.

Integrative Medicine

Poll: Are You Being Asked About CBD Products in Your Practice?

We asked our Facebook fans: Have you been asked by pet owners about cannabinoid treatments for their pets? At issue is whether veterinary professionals can recommend and dispense these products and treatments for their patients.

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Prescribing Oral Opioids for Dogs Likely Doesn’t Help Them

Sending ailing dogs home with oral opioids may not be an effective way to manage their pain, experts report in a free, online continuing education program recently developed for veterinarians.

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Help Owners Identify Early Signs of Osteoarthritis in Their Dogs

Canine OsteoArthritis Staging Tool (COAST) is a tool for staging the impact of osteoarthritis on dogs. Since COAST depends on owner assessments, in addition to veterinarian clinical assessments, Elanco says COAST can help educate owners about osteoarthritis.