Based on the 2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines, these printable checklists will help streamline your wellness appointments without skipping any important steps in individualizing your canine patients’ care.
Everyone on the veterinary team plays a part in communicating, implementing and supporting the recommendations for life stage-based care.
Based on the 2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines, this printable checklist for puppies will help streamline your wellness appointments without skipping any important steps in individualizing your canine patients’ care.
Based on the 2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines, this printable checklist for senior dogs will help streamline your wellness appointments without skipping any important steps in individualizing your canine patients’ care.
Based on the 2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines, this printable checklist for young adult dogs will help streamline your wellness appointments without skipping any important steps in individualizing your canine patients’ care.
Abstracts from issue 57.2 of JAAHA, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association .
Veterinarians play a crucial role in protecting dogs, their families, and the public from exposure to zoonotic diseases. Dogs can serve as a sentinel for infections shared with humans. Routine evaluation and diagnostic testing to screen pet dogs for disease vectors and zoonotic infections can enhance recognition of disease risk in people.
The 2010 AAFP/AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines task force members consisted of:
Canine behavior is influenced by developmental age, experiences, breed and environment. Although genetics have a significant influence on behavior, individuals are a function of their genetics and their experiences. Because behavior problems continue to be a significant cause of relinquishment and euthanasia, it is essential that behavioral evaluations and interventions be incorporated into each patient’s veterinary visit.
Additional industry resources to support the 2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines.
