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This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, hosted by the AVMA to help stop the nearly 5 million dog bites that happen every year in the United States. Last week we spoke about dog bite prevention with former AVMA president Dr. Bonnie Beaver, focusing more on the human behaviors that might trigger, or prevent, dog bites. This week, we want to focus on canine behavior, and what dog owners can do to prevent their dogs from biting. In this podcast, Victoria Stilwell, dog trainer and host of Animal Planet’s “It’s Me or the Dog,” shares training tips to help prevent dog bites. READ MORE»

Spring Valley, Wis. -- A recall initiated in January for possibly contaminated alcohol and iodine prep pads, alcohol swabs and alcohol swabsticks now includes products in several equine and canine first-aid kids. READ MORE»

Last year, nearly 5 million people were bitten by dogs in the United States, and nearly a million people, more than half of them children, require medical attention for dog bites every year. To help educate the public on how best to prevent dog bites, ... READ MORE»

Rockville, Md. -- A sick dog in Missouri has prompted the recall of pig ear treats that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says could be contaminated with Salmonella. READ MORE»

This week a group of radiation and animal rescue experts from the United States and Japan will meet in Tokyo to discuss the current crisis in Japan and develop steps to provide aid to animals inside the evacuation zone. One of those in attendance will ... READ MORE»

While we rely on the expertise of our veterinarians to ensure the health and well-being of our pets, pet owners know more about their animals than anyone, and it’s vital that we bring that knowledge with us when visiting the veterinarian. So what should we be prepared to talk about or ask our veterinarians on a visit? In this podcast, Dr. René Carlson, a small animal veterinarian from Wisconsin and president-elect of the AVMA, talks about things to ask your veterinarian. READ MORE»