AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

State, district, territory, and allied veterinary associations across the profession are joining the AVMA in voicing strong opposition to creating a new veterinary midlevel practitioner (MLP). In fact, all 50 state veterinary associations, plus those representing DC and Puerto Rico, have now indicated their formal opposition to the MLP. You can learn more about the risks of this position, along with safer and better solutions, by visiting https://lnkd.in/gBVZgZ_x

As National Dog Bite Prevention Week continues, we would like to share steps pet owners can take to prevent dog bites, including training and socializing your pet from the very beginning. AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh and AVMA President-Elect Dr. Michael Bailey discuss how socialization and training can keep everyone safe. Be sure to visit avma.org/socialization where you’ll find tons of other great advice on how to socialize your dog. #PreventDogBites

🐬 Today is #NationalDolphinDay! We want to give a huge shoutout and thank you to all the aquatic veterinary professionals out there who help keep these amazing animals healthy. 🐬

It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week! What is most important to note is any dog can bite: big or small, male or female, young or old. Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest pet can bite if provoked, so it's important to know how to avoid escalating risky situations and to understand when you should and should not interact with dogs. Here are a few scenarios when you should avoid petting a dog. You can find more helpful tips at avma.org/DogBite.

RECALL ALERT - Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,080 lbs. of their 2 lb logs of Kitten Mix Lot # N26 0114 and 1,380 lbs of their 2 lb logs of Puppy Mix Lot # N25 1230 due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria. The products were distributed between January 3, 2025 to January 24, 2025. The product is packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the states of: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York State, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Wisconsin. For more information, visit avma.org/Recalls

According to the latest data from the AVMA, 45.5% of U.S. households include dogs. While the vast majority of these dogs will coexist peacefully with us, dog bites remain a serious public health risk, with more than 4.5 million people bitten each year in the U.S. During National Dog Bite Prevention Week, a coalition of veterinarians, animal behavior experts, and insurance representatives are urging people to understand the risks dog bites pose to people and other pets, and to take steps to prevent bites from happening. https://bit.ly/42J8DWc

During #NationalDogBitePreventionWeek, we'd like to remind you that ANY dog can bite, whether big or small, male or female, young or old - even the cuddliest, fluffiest, sweetest pet can bite if provoked. That’s why it’s critical to avoid risky situations. Here's AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh and AVMA President-Elect Dr. Michael Bailey to share some examples of risky situations. Visit avma.org/DogBite for other useful advice.

This week is Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. The veterinary profession extends a huge "THANK YOU" to animal care and control professionals - first responders who devote their efforts to serve the public and promote the health and safety of their communities!

Today kicks off National Dog Bite Prevention Week! Here to give you a very special sneak preview at the week ahead are AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh and AVMA President-Elect Dr. Michael Bailey. Be sure to visit avma.org/DogBite to learn more and stay tuned to our page all week long for tips on how we can #PreventDogBites.

#VeterinaryContentCreatorSpotlight: AVMA News recently spoke with several veterinarians and others in the field on why and how they’re using social media, their unexpected stardoms, and its impact on their careers and lives. Dr. Marissa Hake, known as “the Calf Vet” across online platforms, wanted to be a resource. She started using social media by just answering questions about calf raising. Dr. Hake said being on social media as a female large animal veterinarian has helped raise interest in that type of veterinary medicine. “I became a role model for other women who wanted to come into this side of the profession,” she said. “Which is wild to me, since there are other way more qualified female cow vets out there. I don't take it lightly when someone messages me, ‘You inspired me to go to vet school and stick with large animal.’” https://bit.ly/4jrIyRj