TVMA Blog

24 Nov #GivingTuesday 2020: Please support your foundation

Posted at 07:41h in News, TVMF
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This #GivingTuesday, we encourage you to give to the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Foundation. We know that 2020 has been hard on just about everyone. Veterinarians have had to completely shift their business routines to continue serving pets and their human counterparts. On the bright side, many who have been able to “work from home” this year have developed an even greater bond with their pet – or even added a furry family member. This #GivingTuesday, December 1, 2020, we are asking for donations to our Tennessee Veterinary Medical Foundation. What is TVMF? TVMF...

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17 Nov Holiday Safety Advice for Pet Owners

Posted at 19:41h in News
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Whether you decide to have a “stay-cation,” host a small party in your home, or travel out of state this Holiday season, there are several considerations for any family who owns pets to ensure their safety this busy time of year. Holidays equal food! From Halloween to New Year’s Eve, there is increased danger of pets being accidentally poisoned. Chocolate and artificial sweeteners like Xylitol are toxic to dogs. Be sure that children and guests don’t feed your pets any human treats – and be sure to keep candy out...

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19 Jul 6 Reasons Why Your Pet Should See the Vet Every Year

Posted at 09:33h in News
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It's no secret that this has been a strange year. Changed routines, working from home, curbside services, rescheduled or cancelled family vacations. One thing that should not change is your pet's annual check-up. Back in 2016, we listed reasons your dog should see the vet each year - and even in a time of changed plans and routines, every pet should have their regular annual exam. Reasons why have not changed: Annual vaccination boosters; Annual parasite checks, including bloodwork to ensure your pet is heartworm negative; fecal to check for...

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24 Jun New TVMA Member Benefit

Posted at 07:51h in News, Wellness
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TVMA now provides a valuable benefit to all employees and their immediate family members known as the Member Assistance Program (MAP).  We have partnered with McLaughlin Young Group, an independent provider of MAP/EAP services.  There is no enrollment required and members are eligible to use the program immediately. There is no cost for phone calls or face-to-face visits with the MAP; TVMA covers all expenses for this program. The MAP offers help for personal and/or professional concerns by providing free, confidential, short-term counseling and personal consultation. Additionally, the MAP provides work-life...

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10 Jun 7 Tips for Keeping Pets Healthy in the Summer Heat

Posted at 13:31h in News
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With the heat and humidity of summer days, family vacations, and warm-weather pests, the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association offers some tips to keep your family’s pets happy and healthy. Be weather aware. If it is warmer than 90 degrees, it may be too hot to play with your dog in the yard. Veterinarians are seeing instances of heatstroke in dogs from too much exercise or play for the weather conditions. Use appropriate flea and tick control continuously throughout the season. Dogs and cats may still pick up a tick even...

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14 Apr Spring brings pests – reminders for pet owners!

Posted at 17:23h in News
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With everything going on in the world, it can be easy to overlook the emergence of fleas, ticks and mosquitoes and the impact they can have on our pets. April is designated as Heartworm Awareness Month as a reminder to have dogs (and cats) tested and put on monthly preventives to protect them from this easily preventable, but potentially deadly threat. Especially the southeastern United States, heartworms are quite common due to our long mosquito season.  Dogs are the definitive host for heartworms, though infections in cats sometimes happen. Heartworms are spread...

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26 Mar COVID-19 Resources for Pet Owners & Veterinarians

Posted at 18:27h in News
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The AVMA has compiled a wealth of information for pet owners, veterinarians and practice owners on its website. Rather than duplicate it, please visit their resources page. You will find updated articles, guidelines, tips for keeping teams healthy, tips for continuing to treat patients and serve clients, infographics, social media graphics and much more. ...

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27 Jan Annual dental check-ups are essential part of pet wellness

Posted at 20:29h in News, Wellness
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February is Pet Dental Health Month. Dental health is an important part of your animals’ overall health. In fact, periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs even though it is completely preventable.  Whether your animal of choice is a cat, dog, rabbit, horse, or donkey, annual dental check-ups by your veterinarian are of utmost importance in your pet’s overall health. Signs of dental problems include bad breath, teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar, abnormal chewing, drooling or dropping food from the mouth, reduced appetite or...

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02 Jan 6 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Healthy in the Cold

Posted at 09:12h in Wellness
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With the arrival of cold temperatures, Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association offers some tips to keep your family’s dog healthy and happy in the midst of winter’s chill. Dogs with certain medical conditions and those who are very young or very old may be overly sensitive to temperature extremes and cold weather. A preventive wellness check-up can help keep your dog comfortable by treating underlying health issues. Know your pet’s limits. Depending on your animal’s coat, weight, and health, he may have less tolerance for cold weather than you do. Adjust...

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19 Dec Meet TVMA Member Dr. Frankie Locklar

Posted at 16:33h in News
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We’re pleased to introduce Frankie Locklar, Jr., who serves as TVMA’s legislative liaison.  Frankie is with Maury County Veterinary Hospital in Columbia, Tennessee. How long have you been a TVMA member? I think I joined when I graduated in 1982.  If not, shortly thereafter. What do you see as the highest return/value of being a TVMA member? I feel the most important value of our membership is our lobbying group as it affords us as a group the ability to affect our profession positively in the legislature.  We are more effective as a group...

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