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National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2013 (May 19-25)

Last year, nearly 5 million people were bitten by dogs in the United States, and nearly 1 million people, more than half of them children, required medical attention for dog bites. Many of these bites could have been avoided by knowing a few simple facts about dog behavior and through responsible pet ownership. To help educate the public on how best to prevent dog bites, the AVMA is again teaming up with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S. Postal Service, and America’s plastic and reconstructive surgeons to sponsor National Dog Bite Prevention Week, held this year from May 19-25. In this podcast, Dr. Ilana Reisner, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and owner of Reisner Veterinary Behavior and Consulting Services in Media, Pennsylvania, discusses dog bite prevention strategies. READ MORE»

Allergies in Pets

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” Nearly 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergies, according to the Foundation ... but it’s not just people that are affected by allergies. Our four-footed friends fall victim to allergies more commonly than many people realize. In this podcast, Dr. Dan Morris, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses allergies in pets. READ MORE»