American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
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This is the official Bluesky account for the American Veterinary Medical Association, the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession
Did you know AVMA provides resources to help you inform and educate clients on pet health topics?
One of these resources is our Senior Pets brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view and download the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://bit.ly/4oXe4JD
One of these resources is our Senior Pets brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view and download the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://bit.ly/4oXe4JD
Senior Pets - AVMA Store - product
Thanks to better care, pets are living longer now than they ever have before. For a healthier, happier life, pets need extra care and attention as they grow older.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Did you know AVMA provides resources to help you inform and educate clients on pet health topics?
One of these resources is our Senior Pets brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view and download the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://bit.ly/4oXe4JD
One of these resources is our Senior Pets brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view and download the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://bit.ly/4oXe4JD
Whether you’re in the market to adopt a senior pet or already the proud owner of one (or two), the AVMA has developed resources and FAQs to help pet owners during Senior Pet Health Month and Adopt a Senior Pet Month (which both take place in November!) https://bit.ly/47NYRVo
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Whether you’re in the market to adopt a senior pet or already the proud owner of one (or two), the AVMA has developed resources and FAQs to help pet owners during Senior Pet Health Month and Adopt a Senior Pet Month (which both take place in November!) https://bit.ly/47NYRVo
From all of us at the AVMA, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🥧🍂
We are so grateful for all veterinary professionals and the exemplary work you have done. We also want to extend a big thank you to the emergency veterinary teams that give up their holidays to keep animals safe.
We are so grateful for all veterinary professionals and the exemplary work you have done. We also want to extend a big thank you to the emergency veterinary teams that give up their holidays to keep animals safe.
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
From all of us at the AVMA, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🥧🍂
We are so grateful for all veterinary professionals and the exemplary work you have done. We also want to extend a big thank you to the emergency veterinary teams that give up their holidays to keep animals safe.
We are so grateful for all veterinary professionals and the exemplary work you have done. We also want to extend a big thank you to the emergency veterinary teams that give up their holidays to keep animals safe.
Did you know AVMA provides resources to help you inform and educate clients on pet health topics?
One of these resources is our Household Hazards brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view and download the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://bit.ly/495k1iS
One of these resources is our Household Hazards brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view and download the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://bit.ly/495k1iS
Household Hazards - AVMA Store - product
Every home contains a variety of everyday items and substances that can be dangerous or even fatal if ingested by dogs and cats.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Did you know AVMA provides resources to help you inform and educate clients on pet health topics?
One of these resources is our Household Hazards brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view and download the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://bit.ly/495k1iS
One of these resources is our Household Hazards brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view and download the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://bit.ly/495k1iS
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and while you may be looking forward to some good eats, there are some eats that may not be so good for your pet. 🦃🍁🥧
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/47yL2sN
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/47yL2sN
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and while you may be looking forward to some good eats, there are some eats that may not be so good for your pet. 🦃🍁🥧
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/47yL2sN
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/47yL2sN
Diabetes in pets is more manageable if it is detected early and managed with the help of your veterinarian. During #NationalPetDiabetesMonth, learn how with proper monitoring, treatment, and diet and exercise, diabetic pets can lead long and happy lives: https://bit.ly/4oNu6Wt
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Diabetes in pets is more manageable if it is detected early and managed with the help of your veterinarian. During #NationalPetDiabetesMonth, learn how with proper monitoring, treatment, and diet and exercise, diabetic pets can lead long and happy lives: https://bit.ly/4oNu6Wt
NEW THIS YEAR: Join us during #AVMAVLC for an evening of bowling and games at the Friday Night Party at Lucky Strike Chicago, located right across the street from VLC! We would like to thank Zoetis for hosting this event. Learn more and register at avma.org/VLC
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
NEW THIS YEAR: Join us during #AVMAVLC for an evening of bowling and games at the Friday Night Party at Lucky Strike Chicago, located right across the street from VLC! We would like to thank Zoetis for hosting this event. Learn more and register at avma.org/VLC
As US Antibiotic Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week draw to a close, remember that preventive care is one of the best ways you can help combat antimicrobial resistance.
Talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions about your animals. https://bit.ly/4oJ3C8p
Talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions about your animals. https://bit.ly/4oJ3C8p
Preventive pet healthcare
In pet healthcare, the cost of prevention - wellness care - is often a fraction of the cost of treating disease or health problems.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As US Antibiotic Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week draw to a close, remember that preventive care is one of the best ways you can help combat antimicrobial resistance.
Talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions about your animals. https://bit.ly/4oJ3C8p
Talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions about your animals. https://bit.ly/4oJ3C8p
Here's a little quiz for U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week.
In extremely Dwight Schrute voice...FALSE. The AVMA has extensive resources to help veterinarians make appropriate decisions regarding antimicrobial use. Visit avma.org/Antimicrobials to learn more.
In extremely Dwight Schrute voice...FALSE. The AVMA has extensive resources to help veterinarians make appropriate decisions regarding antimicrobial use. Visit avma.org/Antimicrobials to learn more.
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Here's a little quiz for U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week.
In extremely Dwight Schrute voice...FALSE. The AVMA has extensive resources to help veterinarians make appropriate decisions regarding antimicrobial use. Visit avma.org/Antimicrobials to learn more.
In extremely Dwight Schrute voice...FALSE. The AVMA has extensive resources to help veterinarians make appropriate decisions regarding antimicrobial use. Visit avma.org/Antimicrobials to learn more.
AVMA members - We've developed these helpful reference sheets to help support your team's judicious use of antibiotics in dogs or cats.
There's no better time to download and print them off than during U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week! Get yours at: https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
There's no better time to download and print them off than during U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week! Get yours at: https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
AVMA members - We've developed these helpful reference sheets to help support your team's judicious use of antibiotics in dogs or cats.
There's no better time to download and print them off than during U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week! Get yours at: https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
There's no better time to download and print them off than during U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week! Get yours at: https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
In today’s “rate and review” world, personal recommendations aren’t just meaningful; they shape decisions.
Try this quick challenge: Pick two businesses in your local community where you’ve had a great experience and leave them each a five-star review online. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49XCP3V
Try this quick challenge: Pick two businesses in your local community where you’ve had a great experience and leave them each a five-star review online. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49XCP3V
Just one thing: Rate and review
Posting reviews for local businesses puts positive energy back into the community and can help to tune your own awareness as a customer.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In today’s “rate and review” world, personal recommendations aren’t just meaningful; they shape decisions.
Try this quick challenge: Pick two businesses in your local community where you’ve had a great experience and leave them each a five-star review online. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49XCP3V
Try this quick challenge: Pick two businesses in your local community where you’ve had a great experience and leave them each a five-star review online. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49XCP3V
Veterinary professionals have a unique and important role in helping protect antimicrobial effectiveness.
During U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week, discover how AVMA supports veterinarians in this role with educational materials and policies. https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
During U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week, discover how AVMA supports veterinarians in this role with educational materials and policies. https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Veterinary professionals have a unique and important role in helping protect antimicrobial effectiveness.
During U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week, discover how AVMA supports veterinarians in this role with educational materials and policies. https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
During U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week, discover how AVMA supports veterinarians in this role with educational materials and policies. https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association released two landmark joint statements reaffirming their shared commitment to responsible antimicrobial use and the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. Read the statements: https://bit.ly/4rbzXa6
Leading Veterinary Organizations Unite for Antimicrobial Stewardship – FVE – Federation of Veterinarians of Europe
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November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association released two landmark joint statements reaffirming their shared commitment to responsible antimicrobial use and the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. Read the statements: https://bit.ly/4rbzXa6
Today marks the beginning of U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week - an important observance that highlights the steps everyone can take to improve antibiotic prescribing and use.
Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials. https://bit.ly/47EZ1hM
Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials. https://bit.ly/47EZ1hM
Antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance
Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials. We work conscientiously with antimicrobial drugs, safeguarding their continued effectiveness in both human and veterinary medicine while ensuring high-quality medical care for our animal patients.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today marks the beginning of U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week - an important observance that highlights the steps everyone can take to improve antibiotic prescribing and use.
Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials. https://bit.ly/47EZ1hM
Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials. https://bit.ly/47EZ1hM
Looking for a great way to kick off 2026? Join us in January for the 2026 Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC). Through a unique mix of CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking, attendees will expand and hone leadership skills. Register at avma.org/VLC #AVMAVLC
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Looking for a great way to kick off 2026? Join us in January for the 2026 Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC). Through a unique mix of CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking, attendees will expand and hone leadership skills. Register at avma.org/VLC #AVMAVLC
The nomination period is now open for the 2026 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and non-veterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare. View the full list of awards and the nomination form: https://bit.ly/43wm4ZT
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The nomination period is now open for the 2026 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and non-veterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare. View the full list of awards and the nomination form: https://bit.ly/43wm4ZT
ICYMI: The fall 2025 AVMA #AWJAC took place this past weekend at Texas A&M University, drawing over 270 registrants from 23 universities across North America who tested their skills in assessing the welfare of animals. View the list of contest winners: https://bit.ly/47SMINM
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
ICYMI: The fall 2025 AVMA #AWJAC took place this past weekend at Texas A&M University, drawing over 270 registrants from 23 universities across North America who tested their skills in assessing the welfare of animals. View the list of contest winners: https://bit.ly/47SMINM
The nomination period is open for the 2026 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare. The deadline for all award nominations is January 14. https://bit.ly/4ihy3AJ
Nominations open for 2026 AVMA Excellence Awards
The nomination period is open for the AVMA Excellence Awards for 2026. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The nomination period is open for the 2026 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare. The deadline for all award nominations is January 14. https://bit.ly/4ihy3AJ
The AVMA joins the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in celebrating #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek! Thank you to all the practice managers and hospital administrators for their roles in supporting the veterinary profession while ensuring exceptional pet care.
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The AVMA joins the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in celebrating #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek! Thank you to all the practice managers and hospital administrators for their roles in supporting the veterinary profession while ensuring exceptional pet care.
Great veterinary hospitals thrive when care, team wellbeing, and business needs are in balance. This week we join the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in celebrating practice managers for being the steady voices that keep it all aligned. #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Great veterinary hospitals thrive when care, team wellbeing, and business needs are in balance. This week we join the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in celebrating practice managers for being the steady voices that keep it all aligned. #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek
Thanks to better care, pets are living longer – but as pets get older, they need extra care and attention. That’s why November is now Senior Pet Health Month. Here are a few facts to know about caring for a senior pet – from changes in behavior to the impact of their weight: https://bit.ly/48FtU6J
Caring for senior cats and dogs
Older pets may develop age-related problems. Good care allows them to live happy, healthy, and active lives in their senior years.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thanks to better care, pets are living longer – but as pets get older, they need extra care and attention. That’s why November is now Senior Pet Health Month. Here are a few facts to know about caring for a senior pet – from changes in behavior to the impact of their weight: https://bit.ly/48FtU6J
#VeteransDay - The AVMA wants to send out a big thank you to all service members - including all the veterinary professionals and AVMA members who care for our military animals.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#VeteransDay - The AVMA wants to send out a big thank you to all service members - including all the veterinary professionals and AVMA members who care for our military animals.
During #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek, the AVMA joins the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in honoring these dedicated veterinary professionals. Here's a message from AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey.
Here are a few ways to recognize the value of a manager: https://bit.ly/4qw7yuP
Here are a few ways to recognize the value of a manager: https://bit.ly/4qw7yuP
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
During #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek, the AVMA joins the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in honoring these dedicated veterinary professionals. Here's a message from AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey.
Here are a few ways to recognize the value of a manager: https://bit.ly/4qw7yuP
Here are a few ways to recognize the value of a manager: https://bit.ly/4qw7yuP
Join us in observing #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek along with the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA)! Some might ask, “Why a whole week?” We believe one day can’t capture the scope of what practice managers do.
Share one reason you value your manager!
Share one reason you value your manager!
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Join us in observing #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek along with the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA)! Some might ask, “Why a whole week?” We believe one day can’t capture the scope of what practice managers do.
Share one reason you value your manager!
Share one reason you value your manager!
While attending #AVMAVLC in January, be sure to join us for this special event, Connecting with a Cause, hosted by CareCredit!
Network with peers while giving back. For the complete VLC schedule and to register, visit avma.org/VLC
Network with peers while giving back. For the complete VLC schedule and to register, visit avma.org/VLC
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
While attending #AVMAVLC in January, be sure to join us for this special event, Connecting with a Cause, hosted by CareCredit!
Network with peers while giving back. For the complete VLC schedule and to register, visit avma.org/VLC
Network with peers while giving back. For the complete VLC schedule and to register, visit avma.org/VLC