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Stress-Free Veterinary Visits for Cats
AVMA Animal Tracks (podcast) - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 07:00
Cats are the most popular pet in the United States, outnumbering dogs 82 million to 72 million. Yet cats are only half as likely as their canine counterparts to visit the veterinarian. There are a number of reasons for this, including the fact that cats are better at hiding illness or injury better than dogs. Another reason is that cats can make visits to the veterinarian downright unpleasant. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this podcast, Dr. Diane Eigner, director of the Cat Doctor in Philadelphia and past-president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, talks about stress-free veterinary visits for cats.
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The Perils of Parvo
AVMA Animal Tracks (podcast) - Mon, 08/23/2010 - 07:00
Discovered in 1978, canine parvovirus is a potentially fatal disease that is one of the most threatening viruses for dogs, especially puppies. Dr. Sandy Willis, a small animal internist at Phoenix Central Laboratory in Everett, Wash., discusses the risks of canine parvovirus, how it is spread, and how it can be avoided.
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Salmonella and Pet Food
AVMA Animal Tracks (podcast) - Mon, 08/16/2010 - 07:00
A recent report in the journal Pediatrics for the first time linked dry dog and cat food products and treats to cases of human Salmonella infection. Many pet food products have been recalled this year because testing has identified Salmonella contamination. But what does all this mean for pet owners? In this podcast, Dr. Ron DeHaven, CEO of the AVMA, talks about Salmonella and the safety of pet food.
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