American Veterinary Medical Association

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Name: American Veterinary Medical Association
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Animal welfare is topic for forum

URBANA — Animal welfare will be the focus of a free public forum being held next week.Part of a series being sponsored by the Center for One Health Illinois at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, it will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. ... [Published News Gazette - 1 hour ago]
First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 5 reports

Strictly Business: Dog bites are serious business

_ It seems that every time an organization releases a list that ranks the states of the Union by any number of measuring sticks, New York is on the top of the list.It doesnt matter if the rankings are based on business climate, population migration, taxes ... [Published Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - 6 hours ago]
First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Dog attacks on letter carriers unusually high this year

Ivory is a multimedia journalist for the morning show Good Day Columbia, which airs 5-9 a.m., and the evening news, which airs at 10 p.m. weekdays.Read more: Local, Health, Community, News, Mailman, Mailmen, Man, Men, Mail, Letter Carriers, Carrier, ... [Published WACH - 13 hours ago]
First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

City named in wrongful death suit

A family here is suing the City of Indianapolis, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, and Sheriff’s Van transport driver Deputy Erich Gephart after an accident in October 2012 claimed the life of Adam McCarty.Colts P.R.I.D.E. invades Danville Sout ... [Published Flyer Group - 18 hours ago]
First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

"Pet Wellness" Special Digital Section Showcases Innovative Solution for Pet Weight Management

One of Mediaplanet's most eagerly anticipated digital campaigns launches today, providing a unique guide to understanding pet health and wellness. In collaboration with dog behavior specialist Cesar Millan, Animal Planet's Tia Torres, American Pet Products ... [Published Individual.com - 23 hours ago]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Mediaplanet Releases Awareness Campaign Surrounding Pet Wellness

Mediaplanet Publishing, the global leader in themed media, has released the fifth edition of their 'Pet Wellness' publication series that hit newsstands this morning within the weekend edition of USA Today. In alignment with National Pet Month, the 12-page ... [Published Zecco - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Indiana ranks #7 in dog attacks against postal workers

As a partner in National Dog Bite Prevention Week, the United States Postal Service released its 2012 U.S. Postal Service Dog Attack City Rankings, ranking Indiana as #7 for attacks of postal workers.To help reduce the number of dog bites across America, ... [Published South Bend Tribune - May 16 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Helping Cats And Dogs Have Healthy Joints

4:44 am (NAPSI)—Your four-footed friends could benefit from your taking four important steps to keep your pets in peak condition.1. See the vet for regular checkups. Dogs and cats age faster than humans. They can grow up—and grow old—almost before you ... [Published Lake Arrowhead Mountain News - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Campaign offers $20 spay, neuter surgeries in June

To reduce these accidental births, the Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance, with funding provided by PetSmart Charities, is introducing the Did You Know? Campaign, featuring a special $20 spay or neuter surgery for puppies and kittens under six months of age ... [Published Tennessean - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

National Dog Bite Prevention Week starts on May 19

Each year, dogs bite more than 4.5 million Americans, and nearly 900,000 of those bites require medical treatment. Despite common belief, most bites involve dogs with whom the bitten person is familiar — including the family pet.To help educate and protect ... [Published Newsmagazine Network - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Texas among top states with dog bites, attacks

EL PASO — Dogs bite or attack millions of people every year, including in our area. In fact, a new report ranks the top ten states for dog bites in the United States and Texas ranked number three, according to State Farm, The U.S. Postal Service and The ... [Published KDBC Channel 4 - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Nearly 5 million bitten by dogs each year

Postal carriers were bitten 5,879 times in 2012, an increase of 274 from 2011. (Thinkstock)Gallery: (151 images)WASHINGTON - It's a biting statistic: 4.7 million people -- half of them children under 12 -- are bitten each year by a dog.The result is costly ... [Published WTOP Radio - May 16 2013]

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...for people and their companion animals, but it is important for pet ownersto remain vigilant when it comes to the safety of others," says Walker. "Responsible petownership, including keeping your dog on a leash and not letting dogs roam atlarge, is key in preventing dog bites." Walkeralso emphasizes the importance of pet owners ensuring that all pets have rabiesvaccinations, and that those vaccinations are up-to-date
"If a dog is loose in the neighborhood -- reported as loose -- or if a carrier sees loose dogs, then he's right to curtail delivery in that neighborhood -- not just for the home that owns the dog, but the neighboring homes as well" said Spratlin
..." This will help prevent disruptive issues and curb overeating. "The dog will eventually learn when to expect food and will not feel so anxious about it" he says
...However, some dogs can be excluded, according to San Diego law firm Laureti & Associates, if the dog "is a breed known to be, or (has) the propensity to be, dangerous."

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Animal welfare is topic for forum [Published News Gazette - 1 hour ago]
Strictly Business: Dog bites are serious business [Published Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - 6 hours ago]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week [Published The City Of St. Louis - 9 hours ago]
Dog attacks on letter carriers unusually high t... [Published WACH - 13 hours ago]
Report says dog attacks more common in Florida [Published WTVT FOX 13 - 15 hours ago]
City named in wrongful death suit [Published Flyer Group - 18 hours ago]
Tyson Forms Independent Animal Welfare Panel [Published National Hog Farmer - 18 hours ago]
Indiana seventh in dog bite insurance claims [Published Flyer Group - 20 hours ago]
"Pet Wellness" Special Digital Section Showcase... [Published Individual.com - 23 hours ago]
The top 10 states where dog bites cost millions [Published MSN Money - 23 hours ago]
Mediaplanet Releases Awareness Campaign Surroun... [Published Zecco - May 17 2013]
Helping Cats And Dogs Have Healthy Joints [Published Lake Arrowhead Mountain News - May 17 2013]
Campaign offers $20 spay, neuter surgeries in June [Published Tennessean - May 17 2013]
Fort Collins Cat Rescue offering reduced rate p... [Published NorthFortyNews - May 16 2013]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week starts on May 19 [Published Newsmagazine Network - May 16 2013]
How to Prevent a Dog Bite [Published Royal Oak Patch - May 16 2013]
Bill would ease controlled substances law for v... [Published CattleNetwork.com - May 16 2013]
Indiana ranks #7 in dog attacks against postal ... [Published South Bend Tribune - May 16 2013]
Dog Parks Offer Fun, but Veterinarian Says a Fe... [Published Newswise - May 16 2013]
Texas among top states with dog bites, attacks [Published KDBC Channel 4 - May 16 2013]
Nearly 5 million bitten by dogs each year [Published WTOP Radio - May 16 2013]
Michigan Ranks 6th In Nation For Dog Bite Claims [Published CBS Detroit - May 16 2013]
Dog Bite Prevention Week Kicks Off Sunday [Published Veterinary Practice News - May 16 2013]
AVMA praises Senate bill to amend Controlled Su... [Published CattleNetwork.com - May 15 2013]
USPS: Denver 12th worst city for dog attacks [Published KUSA-TV - May 15 2013]
Are Cicadas Harmful to My Dog? [Published DogChannel.com - May 15 2013]
AVMA offers expert tips to reduce dog bites...n... [Published KATV - May 15 2013]
AVMA offers expert tips to reduce dog bites...n... [Published Sys-Con Australia - May 15 2013]
Illinois No. 2 in dog-bite claims last year [Published State Journal-Register - May 15 2013]
Dog Bite Costs at Insurers Fall For First Time ... [Published Bloomberg - May 15 2013]
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Why Your Dog Hates Obamacare, Wants Repeal [Published The Weekly Standard Blog - Mar 13 2013]
Mitt Romney may have tied his dog’s kennel to the top of his car and made him ride in it, but at least he didn’t make it harder for everyone else’s dog to get to the vet.  The same cannot be said of President Obama and his signature legislation. CBS Miami ...
Capital Eye Opener, March 1: Lobbying on Horse ... [Published Capital Eye - Mar 01 2013]
Your daily dose of what's trending in money and politics:  ELLISON VS. HANNITY:  Earlier this week Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) sparred with FOX News host Sean Hannity. The heated debate continued last night , with Hannity linking Ellison to the ...
HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: High Debt and F... [Published Instapundit - Feb 25 2013]
HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: High Debt and Falling Demand Trap New Vets. At the age of 30, she still has the sign, which is framed on her desk at the Caring Hearts Animal Clinic in Gilbert, Ariz., where she works as a vet. She also has $312,000 ...
Do Pit Bull Bans Make Sense? [Published Hit & Run - Feb 19 2013]
Being bitten by a dog is a primal experience in fear. As a member of homosapiens I fully expect to be at the top food chain. So I havenever forgotten what it felt like to have dog fangs rip through theback of my leg when I was a kid. Recent data suggests ...
An Age of Endarkenment? The American Veterinary... [Published Science-Based Medicine - Jan 26 2013]
It can be frustrating, and sometimes even a little depressing, to be a skeptic. Promoting reason and science-based medicine often feels like a Sisyphean effort that garners lots of hostility and ad hominem attacks from proponents of pseudoscience and ...
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Best Friends Animal Society Study Links Abnorma... [Published Business Wire - May 14 2013]
AVMA supports new legislation to combat animal ... [Published PR Newswire: Consumer Products & Retail - May 09 2013]
2013 AVMA Veterinary Workforce Report Confirms ... [Published PR Newswire: Consumer Products & Retail - Apr 23 2013]
Singles increasingly turn to pets for sense of ... [Published PR Newswire: Consumer Products & Retail - Mar 14 2013]
AVMA updates euthanasia guidelines [Published PR Newswire: Consumer Products & Retail - Feb 27 2013]
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