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  • Better clinical outcomes
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2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
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2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats

Cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in our companion animals, affecting 50% of dogs and ~30% of cats over the age of 10 years.

When a dog or cat is diagnosed with cancer, clients look to primary care veterinarians to guide them in determining the best course of action for the pet and family, whether that be specialty referral, treatment within the practice, or palliative and end-of-life care.

AAHA Standards of Accreditation
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AAHA Standards of Accreditation

AAHA-accredited practices voluntarily hold themselves to a higher standard. Pets are their passion and providing exceptional care is their top priority.

2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships
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2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships

A One Health perspective considers the many factors that influence patient care and recognizes the connections between humans, animals, and the environment. Despite these intersections, there are few resources that take a family-centered, collaborative approach to human and animal health care.

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AAHA CON 2026

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