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Our pets receive excellent medical care in the United States, not only from veterinarians but from the entire veterinary medical team. In this podcast, Josh Clark, a member of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities, talks ... READ MORE»

A recent survey found that 80 percent of household cats hiss at each other, and even more will swat their paws. These complaints of feline aggression, and others, are on the rise and may be a result of the “potato-chip” syndrome – cat owners that just can’t stop at one. Cats are social animals, but people forget that they also need their space. Multiple cat households don’t always allow for adequate distancing during a conflict. In this podcast, Dr. Jacqueline Neilson, owner of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Ore., offers tips on how to limit aggression between household cats. READ MORE»

If your pet is injured, it’s probably in a lot of pain, and scared and confused too. And that means it could unintentionally scratch or bite. In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald from Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, Colo., and a featured veterinarian in Animal Planet’s television series E-Vet Interns, offers tips on how to care for an injured pet, without causing further injury. READ MORE»

Washington -- A recall of select frozen chicken diet formulas for dogs and cats has been expanded to all of the company?s frozen chicken meals. READ MORE»

Upper respiratory infections in cats are similar to colds in humans, and while they are often nothing to worry about, they can have serious consequences, particularly in shelters, where they are among the top reasons why shelter cats are put down. In t... READ MORE»

Destructive behavior, such as scratching furniture, is one of the leading reasons people give up on pet cats. Declawing is one method of addressing the problem, but what if you don’t want to declaw your cat, or live in an area that doesn’t allow the procedure? Dr. Bonnie Beaver, a veterinary behaviorist and past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, offers tips on how to keep your kitty’s claws from ripping up your furniture. READ MORE»