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AVMA denounces ear cropping, tail docking

November 26, 2008

The AVMA announced its opposition to cosmetic tail docking and ear cropping Nov. 26.

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Mars expands 15-state pet food recall to more products, more stores

November 26, 2008

Franklin, Tenn. - Mars Petcare has extended its Oct. 28 voluntary pet food recall that affected 15 states, adding more product carriers and brands affected by possible Salmonella contamination.

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Morris Animal Foundation launches healthy cat campaign

November 18, 2008

Denver -- The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), in an effort to increase veterinary research into feline health issues, has launched the Happy Healthy Cat Campaign.

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Gene mutation to blame for bladder stones in Dalmatians

November 18, 2008

Davis, Calif. -- A team of researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine say a gene mutation is responsible for high levels of uric acid, and sometimes bladder stones, in Dalmatians.

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Mass. bans Greyhound racing

November 5, 2008

On the second try, humane groups in Massachusetts finally succeeding in getting a statewide dog racing ban passed.

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Iowa State focuses on new eye treatment

November 3, 2008

Des Moines, Iowa -- Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine may have found a better way to treat canine eye diseases than typical drops.

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Morris Animal Foundation awards grant to study spinal surgery

November 2, 2008

Tampa, Fla. -- Florida Specialists and Cancer Treatment Center (FVS) has been awarded a grant from Morris Animal Foundation to develop a test to determine before surgery whether an animal would benefit from spinal surgery.

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Colorado VMA study sinks teeth into dog bites

November 1, 2008

Denver, Colo. — A year's worth of data on dog bites is in the hands of a research firm to provide a fresh analysis for the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).

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Pennsylvania puppy mill law: State forces breeders to work with DVMs

November 1, 2008

Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania legislators passed a controversial law aimed at improving conditions for dogs in so-called puppy mills.

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