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External parasites are often a fact of life for our pets, and the parasite most associated with our cats and dogs is the flea. Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a small animal veterinarian in Laguna Beach, California, and member of the AVMA Council on Communications... READ MORE»

Usually considered as energy storage or thermal insulation, fat is actually an active organ. It sends out signals affecting everything from our brain, liver, and muscles to immune system, and it’s similar in our pets. Thomas Gibson, assistant professor of small animal surgery at the Ontario Veterinary College at Guelph, talks about fat as the largest organ in people and pets. READ MORE»

Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, blizzards, terrorism ... no matter where one lives, no one is immune from a potential natural or man-made disaster disrupting our lives. Most of us have probably given very little thought to what we might do if dis... READ MORE»

This week marks the beginning of spring. While the warmer weather will allow pet owners across the country to venture outside more with their four-legged friends, it will also bring thunderstorms, which can be frightening for our pets. Dr. Terry Curtis... READ MORE»

In veterinary medicine, the house call is making a comeback. Dr. John De Jong, owner of the Boston Mobile Veterinary Clinic, discusses the growing popularity of veterinary house calls. READ MORE»

Earlier this year, peanuts from a Georgia processing plant were identified as the source of Salmonella-related illnesses across the country. While the initial focus was on human illness and food products, pet food quickly became an area of concern as well. But just because the source has been identified and products pulled from the shelves doesn’t mean pet owners should forget about the dangers of Salmonella infections in their pets or themselves, says Dr. Kim May, assistant director of professional and public affairs at the AVMA. READ MORE»