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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 1d

Help improve pet health! The 2025 Pet Obesity & Nutrition Survey runs through the end of the year. Pet owners and veterinary professionals are invited to share their insights to support healthier outcomes for pets everywhere. Take the survey: bit.ly/2025APOP 2/2

2025 Pet Obesity and Nutrition Opinion Survey

It only takes a minute to share your views on pet obesity and nutrition. Your feedback helps improve care for dogs and cats worldwide.

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 1d

It's World Pet Obesity Week. Obesity is a serious health issue affecting pets that requires action on the part of pet owners and veterinarians. You and your veterinarian can help your pet get to a healthy weight. 1/2

A graphic shows a cat silhouette in a scale with the Earth on the other side of the scale. The cat's side weighs more. Other silhouettes include a horse, dog and rabbit.

It's World Pet Obesity Week. Obesity is a serious health issue affecting pets that requires action on the part of pet owners and veterinarians. You and your veterinarian can help your pet get to a healthy weight.

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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) @avmavets.bsky.social · 1d

October is National Animal Safety & Protection Month. How do veterinarians keep your animals safe? These are just 6 ways:

1️⃣ Vaccination
2️⃣ Parasite prevention
3️⃣ Microchip & ID
4️⃣ Emergency and disaster prep
5️⃣ Routine and emergency care
6️⃣ Travel or household safety advice

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 5d

Mushrooms 🍄
If your pet ingests a mushroom, place the remnants in a paper bag (if you can) and take them with you to the veterinarian.

Compost Piles or Bins ♻️
Fence off piles or bins. Decomposing and decaying organic matter and food products can contain toxins that can make your pet ill. 2/2

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 5d

🍂 Fall is here, and so are its potential hazards for pets. If you think your pet has been poisoned by any of these, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

Rodenticides 🐀
Place poisonous baits where your pet can’t reach them. Seek care if your pet ingests rodenticides. 1/2

A woman and her dog are posed for a picture on a yellow leaf strewn path.

Along with the arrival of fall come specific potential hazards for pets.

Mouse and Rat Poisons
Always place these poisonous baits in areas where your pet can’t reach them. Seek care right away if your pet ingests a rodenticide. Avoid cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), bromethalin and phosphides as these do not have an antidote.

Mushrooms
If your pet ingests a mushroom, place the remnants in a paper bag (if you can) and take them with you to the veterinarian.

Compost Piles or Bins
Fence off piles or bins. Decomposing and decaying organic matter and food products can contain toxins that can make your pet ill.

Lawn Care
Store all fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides in their original packaging and away from pets. Wait until chemicals have dried and even up to four days after application before allowing a pet into the area.

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Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine @pucvm.bsky.social · 6d

🦷 Pets need dental care too! Annual cleanings can prevent gum disease, tooth loss, and painful mouth issues — while keeping breath fresh and pets comfortable. A healthy smile = a happier life. 🐾

#PetHealth #Dentistry #Purdue #VetMed American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 7d

Walking can help keep your dog's joints and muscles healthy, and, if they are overweight, help them shed extra pounds. It also helps you bond with your dog.

If you haven't been walking your dog, start off with short walks, and avoid weather extremes (too hot/too cold). 2/2

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 7d

It's National Walk Your Dog Week. We encourage you to walk your dog regularly, for their health—and yours!

Not only is exercise good for your pet, but it provides mental stimulation for your dog to see and sniff areas outside of your yard. 1/2

A brown and black dog on a leash excitedly walks next to its owner on a gravel path.

It's National Walk Your Dog Week, a week to raise awareness about the importance of taking your dog for regular walks. Walking helps keep your dog's joints and muscles healthy, and can help them shed extra pounds. It also provides mental stimulation and strengthens your bond.

“The only thing better than one walk is two walks!”

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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) @avmavets.bsky.social · 7d

The FDA conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for 21 days. Dectomax-CA1 is conditionally approved for use only in cattle. bit.ly/3KNretE

FDA Conditionally Approves First Drug for Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm Infestations in Cattle

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and pr...

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 10d

Today is World Rabies Day, a day to emphasize the contribution we can make to the health of our community by ensuring our dogs, cats, ferrets and horses are vaccinated against rabies.

A hand and a dog's paw encircle the earth. The 2025 World Rabies Day theme is "Act Now: You, Me ~ Community," emphasizing the contribution we can make to the health of our community by ensuring our dogs, cats, ferrets and horses are vaccinated against rabies.

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 14d

How Veterinarians Alleviate Pain in Dogs
* Treat the illness or injury that is causing pain
* Prescribe appropriate pain medications
* Recommend weight management and/or a special diet
* Suggest changes for the home environment
* Physical therapy
* Acupuncture
* Laser therapy
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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 14d

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Pain management is a high priority for veterinarians caring for their canine patients. Watch for changes in your dog's activity level and behavior as these are the best indicators that it may be experiencing pain. 1/2

A brown and white dog with orange-brown eyes and black dots on its nose looks up at the camera.

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Consult with your veterinarian if your dog is not acting normally or is showing any of these signs of pain:
* Lameness or abnormal gait
* Reluctance to move or navigate stairs
* Difficulty jumping, lying down or getting up
* Decreased appetite
* Changes in feeding behavior
* Excessive drooling
* Decreased interest in toys or play
* Mood or temperament changes
* Worried facial expression
* Squinting or closed eyes
* Restlessness
* Abnormal sleeping habits
* Abnormal reaction to petting or brushing
* Licking a specific body region
* Straining to urinate or defecate
* Biting or aggressive behavior
* Unusual whimpering, growling or groaning
* Any evidence of injury

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 19d

It's Responsible Dog Ownership Month. Owning a dog is a responsibility every day, and should not be entered into lightly. Regular (and emergency) veterinary care, exercise, nutrition and training are important parts of responsible dog ownership.

An adorable brown puppy with an orange collar sits in front of blurry trees. It's Responsible Dog Ownership Month. Owning a dog is an everyday joy and responsibility. In addition to providing love, healthy food, exercise and socialization, owners should plan for the costs of unexpected illness or injury and provide regular veterinary care.

"The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment." ~ Robert Falcon Scott

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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) @avmavets.bsky.social · 22d

The mass honey bee colony collapse earlier this year, called "the worst bee die-off in U.S. history" by honey bee research organization Project Apis m., was caused by virus-infected, miticide-resistant parasitic mites. bit.ly/3IowC5K

USDA identifies cause of recent mass honey bee collapse

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said viruses from miticide-resistant Varroa mites caused the mass honey bee collapse reported earlier this year.

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 22d

How Veterinarians Alleviate Pain in Horses
* Treat the illness or injury that is causing pain
* Prescribe pain medication appropriate for horses
* Acupuncture
* Physical therapy
* Laser therapy 2/2

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 22d

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Pain management is a high priority for veterinarians caring for their equine patients. Watch for changes in your horse's activity level and behavior as these are the best indicators of pain. 1/2

A brown horse with a white stripe down its nose stands behind a wood fence.

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Pain management is a high priority for veterinarians caring for their equine patients. Your veterinarian can diagnose the cause of your horse’s pain and help treat it.

Some signs of pain are obvious, such as vigorous rolling and kicking at the belly indicative of colic, but other signs of pain are more subtle.

Watch for changes in your horse's activity level and behavior as these are the best indicators of pain.

Consult your veterinarian if your horse is not acting normally or if your horse shows any of these signs:
* Lameness or abnormal gait
* Unusual posture
* Shifting weight from one leg to another
* Muscle tremors
* Abnormal sweating
* Lying down more than usual
* Mood or temperament changes
* Decreased appetite
* Abnormal reaction to grooming, saddle or bit and bridle
* Changes in feeding behavior
* Grinding teeth and/or excessive drooling
* Weight loss
* Squinting or closed eyes
* Biting or staring at a particular body region
* Any evidence of injury

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 24d

Today is National Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember our beloved pets. The death of a pet can be very painful. Pets are part of our families and a source of unconditional love. It is important to give yourself permission to grieve the loss of your pet.

Circles in black sand surround a grey-ish white heart. Grey-ish white paw prints are on top of the sand circles.

It's National Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember our animal companions.

"When we think of those companions who traveled by our side down life's road, let us not say with sadness that they left us behind, but rather say with gentle gratitude that they were once with us." ~ Unknown

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 27d

How Veterinarians Alleviate Pain in Cats
* Treat the illness or injury that is causing pain
* Prescribe pain medications appropriate for cats
* Recommend weight management and/or a special diet
* Suggest changes to the home environment
* Acupuncture
* Laser therapy

Your veterinarian can help.
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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 27d

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. The signs of pain in cats can be subtle. They evolved to hide symptoms of illness or disease from predators. Watch for changes in your cat's activity level and behavior as these are the best indicators of pain. 1/2

A grey kitty with yellow orange eyes sits on a grey sofa.

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Pain management is a high priority for veterinarians in caring for their feline patients. Your veterinarian can diagnose the cause of your cat’s pain and help to treat it.

The signs of pain in cats can be subtle. They evolved to hide symptoms of illness or disease from predators. Watch for changes in your cat's activity level and behavior as these are the best indicators of pain.

Consult your veterinarian if your cat is not acting normally or is showing any of these signs:
* Trauma or injury
* Lameness or abnormal gait
* Difficulty jumping
* Reluctance to move or jump
* Withdrawn or hiding
* Straining to urinate
* Decreased appetite
* Changes in feeding behavior
* Excessive drooling
* Playing less
* Less rubbing on people
* Mood or temperament changes
* Squinting or closed eyes
* Hunched up posture
* Abnormal sleeping habits
* Abnormal reaction to petting
* Absence of grooming
* Licking a specific body region
* Unusual growling or groaning
* Tail flicking

Your veterinarian can help.

How Veterinarians Alleviate Pain in Cats
* Treat the illness or injury that is causing pain
* Prescribe pain medications appropriate for cats
* Recommend weight management and/or a special diet
* Suggest changes to the home environment
* Acupuncture
* Laser therapy

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 28d

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were found in 68% of dogs living in households where someone had COVID-19, compared with an overall seroprevalence of 12.2% among dogs in general. Seropositive dogs showed no signs of infection and had been brought to a veterinary clinic for other reasons.

Dogs exposed to COVID-positive people show increased risk of infection

The findings provide evidence of SARS-CoV-2 spillover from people to pet dogs and underscore the importance of continued surveillance in pets.

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · 28d

Oregon dog Probie, a member of the Sublimity Fire District, has been nominated for the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award. (You can vote for Probie at the link in the story.)

Oregon Dog Nominated For National Therapy Award - KXL

Oregon’s only representative for the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award is located just outside Salem. Probie...

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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) @avmavets.bsky.social · Aug 22

Today is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ You and your veterinary team are the MVPs when it comes to keeping your cat healthy.

Schedule a check-up and your cat will thank you! 😻😽 #Cat2VetDay

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · Aug 22

National Dog Day is next Tuesday, 8/26. A great way to celebrate the canine companions who give us so much love and friendship is by ensuring they receive regular veterinary care. (We know this post is early, but we'll be spending that day with our dog! 🐶)

It's National Dog Day! A great way to celebrate the canine companions who give us so much love and friendship is by ensuring they receive regular veterinary care.(We know this post is early, but we'll be spending that day with our dog! 🐶)

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · Aug 22

Your veterinarian can also advise you on any questions you may have specific to your cat. It is important that your cat visits the veterinary practice yearly for their checkup, and even more often for senior cats. 3/3

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Oregon Veterinary Medical Association @oregonvma.org · Aug 22

83% of cats visit the veterinarian before their 1st birthday, but over 50% don’t return until they become sick or are in pain. Your veterinarian is trained to detect subtle signs of illness and disease. Catching these signs early is the best way to help your cat live a long, healthy life. 2/3

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