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Who founded The Cat Writers’ Association?
The beginnings of the Cat Writers’ Association started on Saturday, November 21, 1992, four “cat journalists” met at the Cat…
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What is the Fear Free™ Initiative?
The Fear Free Initiative is an innovative movement developed by “America’s Veterinarian” Dr. Marty Becker to, in his words, “take the pet…
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What Type of Diabetes Do Most Pets Get?
Diabetes can be classified as either Type 1 (lack of insulin production) or Type II (impaired insulin production along with…
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Halloween means a lot of candy in the house, is it okay to share a piece or two with your pets?
No, it’s important during Halloween and all year round to keep candy away from your pet. Chocolate can be toxic…
Q: What is the difference between a Veterinarian and a Veterinary Technician?
A: The veterinarian is solely responsible for diagnosing, making a prognosis, prescribing medication and performing surgery. They are ultimately responsible…
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How long do heartworms live?
Once mature, heartworms can live for 5 to 7 years in dogs and up to 2 or 3 years in…
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Q: What Year Was The AVMA Founded?
The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world, with more…
Q: Who are the first three veterinary schools to start WVLDI chapters?
A: Cornell, Texas A&M and Virginia Tech became the first veterinary schools to start student chapters just 6 months after…
Q. Ticks carry a host of diseases that affect both humans and pets. What lesser known disease carried by ticks is on the rise in the Northeast and northern Plains states?
A. Anaplasmosis. The disease is transmitted by the black-legged tick, Western black-legged tick and brown dog tick. Clinical disease in dogs…
What national veterinary organization recently restructured and now has three women leading the organization?
A: The American Animal Hospital Association recently restructured its board from 14 to eight positions. For the second year, three…
