Author: AVMA

National Hairball Awareness Day is formally recognized on the last Friday of April. But for cat owners, hairball awareness can happen just about any day. In this podcast, Dr. Jane Brunt, executive director of the CATalyst Council and owner and director…

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As people head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather this time of year, many will come across young wildlife. Thinking that these adorable, seemingly helpless little creatures have been abandoned, some well-intentioned people will pluck these animals fr…

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Anyone who has been stung by a bee or wasp knows how painful this experience can be. Stings can also be deadly if the victim is allergic, or in the rare case of multiple stings from an aggressive swarm. But what about our pets: What risks do bees and w…

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For 50 years, the third week in March has been designated as National Poison Prevention Week, established in 1962 to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. While this week has traditionally focused on the health and safety of people, it’s a good reminder to keep our four-legged members of the household in mind as well. In this podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, a board-certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist and the associate director of veterinary services for Pet Poison Helpline, talks about items in and around the house that may be poisonous to our pets.

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March is Adopt-A-Rescued-Guinea Pig Month, created to educate people about guinea pigs and the rescues dedicated to their welfare. But will these furry little rodents make good pets for you and your family? In this podcast, Dr. Adolf Maas, owner of the…

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Toxoplasmosis is one of the most common parasitic diseases in cats, but if you or someone close to you has ever been pregnant, you probably know of the risks this parasite can pose to expecting mothers and their unborn children. There have even been re…

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