VVMA

The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association is an organization that works to preserve and enhance the quality of human and animal life.

[Pet Advocacy Network @PetAdvocacy]

🐾 Today is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!

🚨 Calling all pet owners across the US: prioritize your feline friends' health. Don't wait for emergencies— schedule their check-ups today! 🐱

#TakeYourCatToTheVetDay #PetHealth #CatCare #VeterinaryCare

[Pet Advocacy Network @PetAdvocacy]

🦎 Lizards are essential to our ecosystems. 🌏

On #WorldLizardDay, let's promote #environmental stewardship by protecting their #habitats. Responsible #petownership means caring for their natural world too! 🌿

https://t.co/kMBd70K3mQ

#PetCare

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

It's that time of year. How can you help protect your animals from dangerous toxic algal blooms? Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Learn more at https://t.co/PzqesIsora

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

On National Pet Fire Safety Day, we encourage all pet owners to review their fire preparation plans. In addition to these four tips, the AVMA has compiled these resources to help protect your pets in case of a fire or natural disasters: https://t.co/yXhG8ID13C

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

Fourteen pet professionals, including AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson, are sharing tips and tricks to keep your pets safe this summer - including information on handling heat exhaustion, hydration, and seasonal pests. https://t.co/M7lqNmWlgs

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

U.S. public health officials are asking veterinarians to be vigilant in watching for antifungal-resistant ringworm infections caused by a novel fungus that emerged on the Indian subcontinent a decade ago & now poses a threat to humans & animals worldwide. https://t.co/QE1rE00FP9

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

While most cattle who contract highly pathogenic avian influenza recover in two to three weeks with supportive care, that is not the case for poultry and cats where HPAI has proven highly contagious and often deadly. https://t.co/tEO0bKOA9r

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

Dogs can bite for many reasons and any dog can bite.

The National Dog Bite Prevention Coalition (AVMA, @StateFarm, @VictoriaS, @AmericanHumane, & @iiiorg) recommends the following tips. We can all #PreventDogBites by working together. Visit https://t.co/K54W3dBz7n to learn more!

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

March is Women's History Month. Join us as we salute and celebrate the important contributions of female veterinary professionals who have played a key role in advancing veterinary medicine and improving animal and human health all month long.

[AVMA Recall Watch @AVMARecallWatch]

RECALL ALERT - Valley View Milling is voluntarily recalling 14% All Stock Feed packaged in 50lb bags due to all stock feed not labeled as containing ionophores, their concentration, feeding directions, indication of use, nor intended species/class. More: https://t.co/LdlFd9a13G

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

As more cases of canine respiratory disease pop up throughout the U.S., we want to share a few best practices to ensure your dog stays healthy and safe this holiday season.

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

Being AVMA president has its perks, including the title of Santa’s Official Veterinarian. In addition to providing regular preventive care to Santa’s reindeer, this means examining Rudolph and 8 others in preparation for their special flight. https://t.co/rrNjQ1KfGg

[USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service @USDA_APHIS]

APHIS is supporting state animal health officials with testing for an unknown respiratory illness in dogs. Dog owners should contact their local veterinarian with any concerns and to facilitate testing, if needed.

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

As Halloween creeps closer, the time to carve pumpkins with spooky faces grows near, and since pumpkins are safe for cats and dogs to eat, creating jack-o-lanterns is an activity your furry family members can participate in, with appropriate supervision. https://t.co/Hz70virE2g

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

It's Happy Cat Month! 😸 Let’s keep our feline friends happy and healthy all year long with regular veterinary check-ups.

[VDACS @VaAgriculture]

Planning a trip this beautiful fall weekend? Heading to the mountains or to cheer on your favorite football team? Whatever you decide, don't take invasive hitchhikers along for the ride. Know what Spotted Lanternfly looks like & squash em' on sight.

https://t.co/4rPsnEsva6

[AVMA Recall Watch @AVMARecallWatch]

RECALL ALERT - Mid America Pet Food is voluntarily recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas production facility due to Salmonella. The affected product was only sold in 5-pound bags. More info: https://t.co/1cPCroAz4a

[AVMA Recall Watch @AVMARecallWatch]

FDA ADVISORY - Do not feed certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Product raw cat and dog food due to Salmonella. The manufacturer has yet to issue a voluntarily recall. For more info, including affected lots, visit: https://t.co/bfEtO6Ky9q

[AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) @AVMAvets]

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Here are a few of the top vaccinations for 🐶. Not only do they play a critical role in protecting dogs from these deadly diseases, it also greatly improves their overall quality of life. Learn more here: https://t.co/gnV0NW0cvS

[VVMA @VirginiaVMA]

Welcome Class of 2027! We can't wait to watch you grow! 😊💙

[Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine @VaMdVetMed]

Welcome to the #vmcvm DVM Class of 2027! Day 1 of orientation was filled with many introductions, a ton of team building, and lots of smiles. It's truly our favorite time of the season. 🥰 #VT27