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The first pet-friendly domestic violence shelter is opened in Brooklyn, N.Y. PALS Place has 30 one- and two-bedroom apartments where up to 100 survivors, individuals or families, can heal together in safety with their pets.

In an exciting new development, a team of researchers has published a study that could prove promising in the fight against parasitic worms. An international team of scientists that included Tim Day, professor of biomedical studies at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, conducted genomic studies of 81 worm species, including 45 that had …

Skin conditions, stomach issues, and ear infections are the top three reasons dog owners bring their pets to the vet, and stomach issues, urinary tract infections, and skin conditions top the list for cat owners, according to Healthy Paws Pet Insurance’s third annual Cost of Pet Health Care 2018 report. The annual report ranks the …

In preparation for Halloween, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has put together seven tips for veterinarians to share with pet owners to ensure animals stay safe during upcoming festivities.

In addition to nonperishable food and water, the school collected pet food to help pet owners scrambling to rebuild their lives Ahead of Hurricane Florence, millions of people evacuated their homes. Many evacuees needed to find emergency shelters or hotel accommodations that accept pets. If you have animals, then you know leaving them behind is …

How to ensure the safety of family pets during a hurricane When Hurricane Florence pummeled the Carolinas in September 2018, shelters were established in cities like Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Florence, South Carolina. Very few of them were open to families with pets. After Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2005, the federal …

Allison O’Kell, DVM, is exploring the pathogenesis of canine diabetes to study possible similarities between how the diabetes develops in dogs and humans A University of Florida veterinarian has won a five-year research grant to study diabetes in dogs — work that may lead to advances in helping humans. Allison O’Kell, a small animal internal …

Earlier this month, American Humane announced the winners of the 2018 American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Veterinary Nurse Awards. The awards, sponsored by Zoetis®, recognized Dr. David Chico, VMD, MPH of Albany, New York and Tammy Boland of Oceanport, New Jersey as the Hero Veterinarian and Veterinary Nurse, respectively. Commenting on the awards, J. Michael …

Exciting news from your friends at the NAVC! In the coming weeks, the NAVC’s app Retriever will be released to veterinary job employers and candidates. The Retriever app is transforming the way veterinary professionals find new opportunities and how practices discover, hire and develop talent. It’s a free and easy to use service that provides …