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Animal Owners

Welcome to the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA), an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives and health of animals. Animals are important to us for many reasons--as pets and companions, assistance animals, and farm animals. Visit this website often and learn more about what the VVMA is doing to foster this special bond we have with animals.

Veterinarians ranked third in Gallup's annual poll of American's views on the honesty and ethics of various occupations!

The 10 occupations considered most honest by the American Public:

  1. Nurses
  2. Pharmacists
  3. Veterinarians
  4. Medical doctors
  5. Grade and high school teachers
  6. Clergy
  7. Judges
  8. Policemen
  9. Dentists
  10. College teachers

 

Pet Poison Helpline's Pet Care Tips for Valentine's Day and All Year Long

MINNEAPOLIS (February 8, 2010)

With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, love is on everybody's mind. As we give affection to our loved ones, we must not forget about our four-legged friends.

Pet Poison Helpline has compiled a list of ways pet owners can shower their pets with love and affection - not only on Valentine's Day - but year round. From making sure pets stay fit, to keeping poisonous items out of reach, the following tips will ensure pets stay healthy and happy and will (hopefully) be around for many Valentine's Days to come.

* Grow catnip for your cats to nibble on as they please. You can also use "wheat grass" which pet owners can buy from any pet store. It helps give cats something to chew on and spares your houseplants. That said, still keep poisonous plants like Easter lilies out of the house, and make sure all new plants and bouquets brought into a household are non-toxic.