Our pets receive excellent medical care in the United States, not only from veterinarians but also from the entire veterinary medical team. A key component of this team is the veterinary technician. To celebrate and promote the role of veterinary techn…
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World Rabies Day 2011
Wednesday, Sept. 28 marks the fifth annual World Rabies Day, an international event created to help raise rabies awareness and save lives. Despite major efforts to eradicate the virus, rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing more than 55,000 people every year. In the United States, one to two people die annually from the virus, and in 2010, more than 6,000 U.S. cases of rabies in animals were reported. In this podcast, Dr. Lynne White-Shim, assistant director of the AVMA’s Scientific Activities Division, talks about rabies and World Rabies Day.
Pets and Porcupines
Porcupines are a common form of wildlife throughout North America, and as human and pet populations continue to grow, encounters with these prickly rodents are becoming more common. We humans (hopefully) know better than to approach a porcupine, but wh…
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hyperthyroidism is one of the most common diseases of middle-aged and older cats. While cats with this condition can become seriously ill, in many cases hyperthyroidism is a treatable disease, and one from which most cats can make a complete recovery. …
Caring for Arthritic Pets at Home
Approximately 20 percent of adult dogs have osteoarthritis, and 45 percent of cats experience arthritic pain. That’s according to the Morris Animal Foundation, which has supported several studies on arthritis-related issues. Veterinarians can offer medications and treatments to help ease the pain associated with arthritis, but what can pet owners do at home to make their arthritic pets’ lives more comfortable? In this podcast, Dr. Darryl Millis, professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, offers advice on caring for arthritic pets at home.
Dental Care for Rabbits
Rabbits are some of the most popular specialty or exotic pets in the United States, with more than 6 million rabbits owned as pets. And just like our dogs and cats, rabbits require regular veterinary care to ensure they live happy and healthy lives. On…