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Philip Treuil is happy to announce 11 years as a veterinarian and member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. NEW YORK, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Philip Treuil has been a practicing veterinarian since he earned his doctorate from the Louisiana State University in 2002. Philip Treuil proudly announces that 2013 will mark his eleventh year as a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, as well as his eleventh year as an accomplished and respected...
Veterinarian SelectFlex is a new and innovative Canadian employee benefits plan that gives animal hospitals the power to customize their group plans like never before. (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 We are excited to announce the launch of the Veterinarian SelectFlex Benefits Plan – a new group benefits solution now available to Canadian veterinarians and their teams. Our research found that veterinarians have limited choice when it comes to employee benefits – mostly purchased through...
AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As we recognize Heartworm Awareness Month each year in April, we should also remember that preventing heartworms in our pets requires a plan for year-round protection. The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), the state association for Texas veterinarians, wants to help remind pet owners that it only takes one mosquito to transmit life-threatening heartworms to your cat or dog. Because heartworm transmission is...
Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars Selected, Supporting Future Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Fields Elizabeth, NJ (PRWEB) March 15, 2013 Two remarkable Hispanic students who graduated from Elizabeth high schools and have commenced their college careers this fall were announced as Alliance/Merck Ciencia Scholars. According to Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, “These students will redefine the...
Since 2006, rise in pet ownership for singles, especially men, far exceeds families, but unfortunately pets seeing drop in veterinary care SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A recent American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) survey shows that singles--both those never married and those recently separated or divorced--are increasingly turning to pets for love and a sense of family. According to AVMA's U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook,...
Fifty-five Percent of U.S. Dogs and Cats Overweight in Latest Veterinary Survey CALABASH, N.C., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. pet obesity rates continued to increase in 2012 with the number of overweight cats reaching an all-time high. The sixth annual National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found 52.5 percent of dogs and 58.3 percent of cats to be overweight or obese by their veterinarian. That equals...
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- February is National Pet Dental Health Month, which helps us remember the importance of providing good oral and dental care for our pets throughout the year. A professional dental cleaning performed by your veterinarian is a routine, safe procedure that is administered under general anesthesia to create less stress for your pet and to allow the veterinarian to fully clean your pet's teeth and gums. (Logo:...
You don't need to spend a fortune to treat your pets right this holiday season SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When it comes to giving gifts over the holidays, it's becoming more and more common to add our pets to our shopping lists. But you don't have to indulge in fancy collars, gourmet treats or other pricey items for your pets this holiday season. There are a number of less expensive and much more practical things you can do to make sure your pet has...
OLD LYME, Conn., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One of YouTube's most popular animal reality series, Veterinarians On Call, has expanded into horse stories with three special videos, one a Hispanic surgeon at Tufts Large Animal Hospital near Boston treating a horse for a leg injury, another a former child star now veterinarian treating a horse's eye. The new videos premiered this season on channel www.YouTube.com/VetsOnCall or www.YouTube.com/VeterinariansOnCall. (Photo:...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than ever, people consider their pets to be members of the family. Unfortunately, according to a new report released by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the love for a family pet doesn't always translate into visits to the veterinarian - visits that can lead to a longer and healthier life. There were about 70 million pet dogs and 74.1 million pet cats in the United States at the end of 2011, according...
