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AAFP announces end to elective declawing at ‘Cat Friendly Practices’
The American Association of Feline Practitioners announced a policy update ending elective declawing procedures for felines in all AAFP-designated...
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Weekly companion animal news: January 11, 2021
Merck Animal Health partners with The Street Dog Coalition Merck Animal Health announced a partnership with The Street Dog...
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Weekly companion animal news: January 4, 2021
Veterinarians in Connecticut invited to administer COVID-19 vaccines Connecticut and the Canadian province of Manitoba have taken steps to...
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New commission will promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the veterinary field
Veterinary leaders from around the country will serve as founding members of a new Commission for a Diverse, Equitable...
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BluePearl sees drop in blood donations amid pandemic challenges
BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospitals found a 47% drop in pet blood donations per transfusion from 2017 to...
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Companion animal news: December 23, 2020
Pets don’t need a COVID-19 vaccine now, experts say As COVID-19 vaccines begin rolling out for humans, a smaller...
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Study shows strong correlation between revenue and annual visits per patient
The number of times a patient visits in a year correlates more strongly with practice revenue than the more...
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Elanco announces board changes, new science and technology committee
Elanco announced several new appointments to its board of directors, as well as the creation of a board-level Science...
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U.S. will likely have more pets and vets in the next decade: AVMA
The number of dogs and cats in the United States is expected to increase substantially over the next decade,...
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Pandemic appears to be driving pet obesity: survey
The pandemic appears to have intensified already rising rates of pet obesity, with more than 71% of pet professionals...
