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World Rabies Day 2010

Tuesday, Sept. 28 marks the fourth annual World Rabies Day, an international event created to help raise rabies awareness and save lives. Despite major efforts to eradicate the virus, rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing more than 55,000 people every year. In the United States, one to two people die annually from the virus, and in 2009, nearly 7,000 U.S. cases of rabies in animals were reported. In this podcast, Dr. Lynne White-Shim, assistant director of the AVMA’s Scientific Activities Division, talks about rabies and World Rabies Day.

Proper Puppy Socialization

The first three months of a dog’s life are crucial for preparing that dog for all of the different sights, sounds, smells, and situations she will encounter during her lifetime. By safely introducing your puppy to different people, dogs, and other animals, you can help her become a more confident, well-adjusted dog. In this podcast, Dr. Lisa Radosta, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist from Royal Palm Beach, Fla., talks about proper puppy socialization.

Zoonotic Diseases of Pet Fish

While many of us know that our dogs and cats can expose us to germs that might make us sick, you might be surprised to learn that our pet fish have the potential to spread germs to us as well. In this podcast, Dr. Stephen Smith, professor of Biomedical…

September Is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps and the Ad Council. Designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities, it is also an important reminder to think about the needs of our animals in emergency situations. In this podcast, Dr. Kristi Henderson, assistant director within the AVMA’s Division of Scientific Activities, talks about National Preparedness Month and disaster preparedness plans for our pets and livestock.