The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) would like to address the concern that many Albertans have regarding their family risk with COVID-19 and their animals, both pets and livestock. Alberta Veterinary Practices – Accessing Veterinary Care during COVID-19 The ABVMA recognizes that...
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A lot of conversation about social distancing zeroes in on the literal two metres we should keep between us in public, but the term also captures the many ways in which technology and the right...
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Over the past 20 years, the network of groups, organizations, and individuals working towards the collective goal of improving and protecting animal welfare in Alberta has grown substantially. To the public, the landscape can seem confusing, as scope and objectives of animal welfare efforts occasionally overlap.
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When operating within a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) and informed by a recent examination of your pet, veterinary telemedicine is a powerful tool veterinarians are using to...
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Veterinarians are frequently asked by animal owners about treating companion animals with cannabinoids. While there is preliminary evidence to suggest cannabinoids have the potential to be beneficial for a number of medical conditions in companion animals, research into cannabinoids and their effects on pets is limited.
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Although traditionally aimed at people and public officials, this is a time when all animal owners should take note of their animals’ current...
Read moreThe Alberta Veterinary Medical Association’s (ABVMA’s) implementation of telemedicine guidelines for Alberta’s veterinarians comes at a time when it’s needed most, to augment the provision of essential veterinary services. As the COVID-19 pandemic shutters businesses and keeps people isolated, the availability of telemedicine is a crucial conduit to veterinary consultation and care in a time of crisis and much needed social distancing.
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March is Tick Awareness Month and the perfect time to educate yourself on the risks associated with ticks and lyme disease in Alberta.
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The ABVMA urges pet owners to be vigilant about checking pets for ticks and being aware of the risks of Lyme disease, which is now present in Alberta.
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