AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
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Find out what's going on with the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) and keep up with the latest developments in veterinary medicine.
Schaumburg, IL
Joined November 2009
Veterinary pathologist Francisco Carvallo of @VaMdVetMed promotes “pathology without borders,” training practitioners in Latin America to strengthen diagnostics and advance One Health in regions with limited resources.
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Francisco Carvallo teaches outside in the heat to spread veterinary knowledge to Nicaragua and other Latin American countries.
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A Michigan State Police K-9 located two missing teens who got lost in the woods of Seven Lakes State Park on Monday evening.
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A 19-year-old man and his 16-year-old friend were target shooting in the woods at Seven Lakes State Park in Holly Township when they got lost as darkness set in.
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As cat lovers celebrate National Cat Day, the AVMA is encouraging cat owners to take an essential step toward protecting their feline companions: establishing and maintaining a relationship with a veterinarian. https://t.co/gCtFayFG5m
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🚨 ATTN. New Jersey: We can do SO much better than Mikie Sherrill. She voted against the child tax credit… She voted for tax hikes… She voted to give your money to illegals… Reject her on Nov. 4th.
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A commitment of $10 million from Heidi Charleson and her late husband Lou Woodworth, was recently finalized as part of an estate plan to support scholarships, community care, and enhancements at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. https://t.co/GHlQsXgeAc
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"Chocolate is potentially deadly toxic to dogs. Sugar-free candy can send a patient into severe hypoglycemia and that can lead to death," AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey urges pet owners to keep Halloween candy up high and out of pets' reach on CBS News.
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In a call to action for large animal veterinarians, South Dakota State University (SDSU) has teamed up with the University of Minnesota to develop the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (PPVM) to attract more students to the profession.
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Through a joint program between SDSU and the University of Minnesota, Renea Burggraff is now practicing veterinary medicine in Madison, S.D.
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A new study in Nature Communications Biology has discovered that dolphins living in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, exposed to harmful algal blooms, show brain changes similar to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Miller School of Medicine researchers discovered that dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon show brain changes similar to Alzheimer’s disease.
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On #NationalCatDay, an important reminder on how veterinarians can help reduce antimicrobial resistance in cats. You can find more important information to help maintain the effectiveness of antimicrobials approved for therapeutic use in animals at https://t.co/EaLl7NNRaZ
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😺😸 It's National Cat Day! 😻😽 Today is the perfect day to remind pet owners of the importance of veterinary checkups, especially for your feline friends. Here's important advice from AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey. https://t.co/NVCXjEiD4M
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You probably know already that you shouldn't let pets eat Halloween candy, right? But there are so many other hazards they can get into. AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey joined Fox News Radio's 'Take a Paws' to discuss Halloween pet safety. Listen here: https://t.co/xqahUoiZBW
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In the spooky spirit for Halloween, Brookfield Zoo Chicago shared skeletal snapshots of some of the zoo's wildest residents.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago revealed animal X-rays days in the Halloween spirit. Can you match the animal to the X-ray?
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Overconfidence causes everything from wars to business failure, but it can be accounted for and remedied, says social psychologist David Dunning, co-created of the Dunning-Kruger effect, which explains why smart people make dumb decisions. https://t.co/nfSYpYtkE9
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Some things just work, even if you feel as though they should not.
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Veterinarian Dr. Adam Christman discusses ways to keep your pets safe this Halloween season, including keeping candy out of reach and pet-safe costumes. Watch his interview with ABC News: https://t.co/bGec3wAD8V
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Another happy reunion, thanks to a microchip: Flora the cat was reunited with her family last week after a 15-year adventure thanks to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and a microchip with updated owner information.
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Flora the cat was reunited with her family last week after a 15-year adventure thanks to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Flora arrived at the shelter last week. After the staff scanned her...
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More than a dozen veterinary clinical studies have been added to the AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry since the beginning of this year, including, "Canine osteosarcoma trial for metastatic disease": https://t.co/eFjVlwp4Do
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Rabies alert in Georgia: A rabid raccoon attacked a family dog in Pooler, prompting health officials to remind Chatham County residents to avoid wild animals and ensure pets are vaccinated against rabies.
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Symptoms of rabies in animals include behavioral changes, aggression, lack of fear of humans, foaming at the mouth, and paralysis.
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Why don't chocolate and pets mix? Here are 3 facts for pet owners to know on #NationalChocolateDay. You can find other dangerous foods for your pet here: https://t.co/d1rtAg9r8v
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Hydrate. Hustle. GO! CELSIUS HYDRATION - The ultimate hydration for every move. CELSIUS. LIVE. FIT. GO!
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Veterinarians are reporting a growing number of clients who are hesitant to vaccinate their pets, but essential pet vaccines give pet owners something that they want very much: more time with their pets. Here’s what to know about vaccinating your pet: https://t.co/91sLoxB6zp
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It's one of the sweetest days of the year for humans - #NationalChocolateDay 🍫. But not so much for your dogs. Chocolate toxicity is one of the most commonly treated toxicities in dogs. This chart spells out which types of chocolate are the most toxic to dogs.
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The AVMA is looking for volunteers to become leaders of the Association, including as officers, Board of Directors members, and council or committee positions, taking on top issues in veterinary medicine. Learn more: https://t.co/gyUYVsDJGw
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