¡Bríndales a tus nuevas mascotas una ventaja saludable!

La salud de los cachorros y los gatitos es una creciente preocupación nacional. La Asociación Americana de Médicos Veterinarios calcula que alredeor de 1,7 millones de cachorros y 4 millones de gatitos no ven al veterinario en su primer año de vida. Esta anuncio publico ayudarán a educar a tus televidentes acerca de los reisgos de salud que enfrentan los nuevos dueños de mascotas y sus animals, mientras que al mismo tiempo transmiten la importancia de las visitas habituales al veterinario desde el principio, para vacunarlos para ayudar a proteger a los cachorros y los gatitos de enfermedad peligrosas, para chequeos habituales para ayudar a diagnosticar, tartar y prevenir problemas de salud antes que se conviertan en problemas serios, y para valiosas respuestas y consejos útiles para crier mascotas saludables.

¡Bríndales a tus nuevas mascotas una ventaja saludable! (short version)

La salud de los cachorros y los gatitos es una creciente preocupación nacional. La Asociación Americana de Médicos Veterinarios calcula que alredeor de 1,7 millones de cachorros y 4 millones de gatitos no ven al veterinario en su primer año de vida. Esta anuncio publico ayudarán a educar a tus televidentes acerca de los reisgos de salud que enfrentan los nuevos dueños de mascotas y sus animals, mientras que al mismo tiempo transmiten la importancia de las visitas habituales al veterinario desde el principio, para vacunarlos para ayudar a proteger a los cachorros y los gatitos de enfermedad peligrosas, para chequeos habituales para ayudar a diagnosticar, tartar y prevenir problemas de salud antes que se conviertan en problemas serios, y para valiosas respuestas y consejos útiles para crier mascotas saludables.

America’s Top Ten Cat Cities

While cats are the most popular pet in the United States, it’s a sad fact that these animals are less likely to receive veterinary care than are dogs. Catalyst was set up to remind cat owners that cats need more than just food and love to live. They need—and deserve—regular veterinary care.

AVMA tips on helping pets survive a heat wave

Residents of the East Coast—from Maine, Boston and New York all the way to Washington, DC—have been socked this month with a record-breaking heat wave. Many cities reported triple digit heat this month (July, 2010). Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief executive officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association, explains that it’s often forgotten that pets are vulnerable during a heat wave. Because they are well adapted to cold temperatures, dogs and cats can die of heat stroke during hot periods like this recent heat wave if proper precautions are not taken.

Cats: second class citizens?

Dental Health: How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth

Dr. Sheldon Rubin, speaking for the American Veterinary Medical Association, gives easy, step-by-step instructions on how to teach a dog or cat to accept a daily tooth brushing.

Disaster Preparedness: Saving the Whole Family

There are many things you can do in advance to make sure animals can weather the next disaster situation. The AVMA’s disaster preparation expert gives practical, easy-to-understand tips on how to be prepared.

Dog Bite Prevention Week

It’s estimated that 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs every year. Of these about 800,000 of the attacks are severe enough to require medical attention, and about half of those, about 400,000, are children, who are often more severely injured due to their smaller size. Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief executive officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association, explains why Dog Bite Prevention Week, held May 16-22 this year, is so important and offers some easy tips on how to prevent dog bites.

Dr. Ron DeHaven offers advice on getting your cat to the veterinarian

One of the hardest parts of getting your cat into your veterinarian for regular visits is getting your cat into your veterinarian. Often times, cats don’t travel well. They can be fearful of their cat carrier and the car, as well as the veterinarian’s office. The CATalyst Council was formed about two years ago to increase the amount of veterinary care that cats receive, because cats are about half as likely as dogs to go to the veterinarian regularly. Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, talks in this video about some tips the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association developed on how to train your cat to visit the veterinarian with less panic, claws, and howling.

Dr. Ron DeHaven talks about dog park health and safety

In warm weather, more and more pet owners will be tempted outside to visit the beach or dog park with their dog. This is fun, good for you and the dog, but pet owners need to be careful of a number of health problems this can expose the dog to—from fleas and ticks to Bordetella, rabies and round worm. Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, talks about a number of some things you can do to minimize risk of disease transference.

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, explains zoonotic disease

Ebola virus, Marburg virus, AIDS, plague, avian influenza, West Nile virus—one thing that all of these dreaded diseases have in common is that, just like rabies, roundworms and heartworms, these are all zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be spread from animals to humans. Dr. Ron DeHaven, head of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), explains what the general public should know about zoonotic diseases and how veterinarians and the AVMA can help.

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, gives advice on pet obesity

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA chief executive officer, encourages pet owners to make a New Year’s resolution for their pets. About a third of all cats and dogs are overweight and obese, and this exposes them to many diseases and joint pain. Dr. DeHaven explains that your veterinarian can help you easily slim down your pet for a longer, happier and healthier life.

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, gives holiday tips to pet owners

Nothing ruins a holiday celebration quicker than an illness in the household. Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief executive officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), reminds pet owners that there are a number of precautions they can take during the holidays to prevent accidental poisonings and other injuries to pets.

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, on the Great American Smokeout

The Great American Smokeout, on the third Thursday of November, provides an opportunity for all smokers to quit, but Dr. Ron DeHaven, American Veterinary Medical Association chief executive officer, advises that pet owners have an extra reason to consider quitting—the health of their pets. Studies have shown that cats and dogs are much more susceptible to various diseases if they are owned by a smoker.

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, promotes National Pet Wellness Month

October is National Pet Wellness Month. One of the central themes of this annual event is that pet owners should remember to bring their pets to a veterinarian every six month for wellness exams. These wellness exams also give your veterinarian a chance to keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date, protecting the animal and your family from diseases like rabies.

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, talks about rabies

Fleas and Ticks—Preventing External Parasites

Dr. Kevin R. Kazacos, DVM, Ph.D., an expert in parasites at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, warns that fleas, ticks and other external parasites are best prevented. Once you let fleas into your home, you’ll need the help of an exterminator to get rid of them, and ticks a common disease vectors. Preventative treatments for external parasites are widely available and very effective, but you should see your local veterinarian for the best treatments for your pets.

Give new pets a healthy head start

Puppy and Kitten Health is a growing concern nationwide. The AVMA estimates that about 1.7 million puppies and 4 million kittens do not see a veterinarian during their first year of life. This public service announcement will help educate your viewers about the health challenges new pet owners and their pets face, while at the same time conveying the importance of early and regular veterinary visits—for vaccinations to help protect puppies and kittens from dangerous diseases; regular exams to help diagnose, treat and prevent health problems before they become serious; and valuable answers and helpful advice on raising healthy pets.

Give new pets a healthy head start (short version)

Puppy and Kitten Health is a growing concern nationwide. The AVMA estimates that about 1.7 million puppies and 4 million kittens do not see a veterinarian during their first year of life. This public service announcement will help educate your viewers about the health challenges new pet owners and their pets face, while at the same time conveying the importance of early and regular veterinary visits—for vaccinations to help protect puppies and kittens from dangerous diseases; regular exams to help diagnose, treat and prevent health problems before they become serious; and valuable answers and helpful advice on raising healthy pets.

Household Hazards and Poisons

Dr. Steven R. Hansen, director of the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center, gives pet owners a full list of foods, plants, chemicals and drugs that are commonly found in people’s homes that can be deadly.

National Pet Week

National Pet Week, held May 2 through 8 this year, celebrates the 172 million pets in America. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Auxiliary has run National Pet Week since 1981. This year’s theme is “Pets and People—Healthy Together.” Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA chief executive officer, talks about the best way to show your pet that they’re important to you.

Pet Obesity

Dr. Maria Manrique, a veterinarian in Chicago, Ill., explains health problems in pets that are associated with obesity, and gives tips on how to keep your pet trim and healthy. Pet owners should remember to consult their veterinarian on their pet’s ideal weight, health issues, and before beginning any weight-loss plan for your pet.

Pet Savvy: Responsible Pet Ownership

Getting your pet was the easy part. Now it's up to you to provide for your pet's needs. Responsible pet owners are GOOD pet owners.

Pet Savvy: Veterinary Care for Your Pet

Keeping your pet healthy is a big part of being a responsible pet owner, and a veterinarian can help.

Short-nosed dog breeds at risk on airplanes

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, half of the dogs that died on airplanes from 2005 to 2010 were short-nosed breeds. Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief executive officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association, explains why these breeds seem to be more at risk than other breeds and what dog owners can do to ensure that their pets travel safely.

The Scale

A little extra weight is a big problem.

Travel certificates for pets and livestock

Did you know that when you travel with your pets, your horse, or even with livestock that you are required to visit with your veterinarian and get what is called a certificate of veterinary inspection? Dr. Ron DeHaven, American Veterinary Medical Association chief executive officer, explains how these certificates protect us all from disease, and also talks about an upcoming deadline for these certificates that all veterinarians involved must meet.