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Hospice veterinarian Dr. Jessica Vogelsang became acutely aware of her communication shortcomings when she had to explain euthanasia to her own childrenan experience that completely transformed how she now counsels parents in the same situation.

Age-appropriate ways of talking about veterinary euthanasia and honoring the life of a dear departing pet.

I wear that title as a badge of honor. My value as a veterinarian lies in the art and skill of death at the heart of my mobile hospice practice.

Around 5,500 veterinary professionals and other animal care workers already certified, organization reports.

Dognition helps pet owners understandand bond withtheir dogs.

For exotic pets, enrichment can mean the difference between staying in the home and surrender to a shelter.

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The airports animal terminal expands to provide primary and urgent veterinary services to both travelers and locals.

Veterinary surgeon and rehabilitation specialist Denis Marcellin-Little sets the record straight about this common condition.

Veterinarians and pet owners should monitor patients for signs of respiratory disease, isolate affected animals at least 21 days.

EPA shift away from anticoagulant rodenticides means increased exposure to neurotoxin with no known antidote.

The New York Times says whisker fatigue is plaguing cats. The solution? A $40 feeding dish.

United Pet Group says rawhide treats with American Beefhide, Digest-eeze and Healthy Hide branding may contain antimicrobial cleaning agent.

Is it unprofessional to warn technicians about difficult people and pets using a system thats hidden from the client? One team member says yes.

Oh that's right. You don't have a helicopter. But there is someone who could could chop away at your duties and increase efficiencya midlevel practitioner. Is it time to consider an answer out of human healthcare's playbook?

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No crane needed here; this team looked instead to an innovative carbon fiber design.

A robust economy has helped this financial indicator trend in a positive direction. But for the health of the profession, more needs to happen.

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Dr. Brian Gordon says he was wrongfully terminated after speaking out against cruelty to research animals.

Test can help veterinarians monitor at-risk patients, assist owners with breeding decisions.

Veterinarians and equine experts sound off on ideas for a better way to protect American horses from theft and disease outbreaks. (Hint: It's microchips.)

Theyll tell you, Virginia is for lovers, but thats not what I saw in the exhibit hall at CVC Virginia Beach. Well, maybe lovers of veterinary products.

While the financial problems plaguing veterinary education may hog the spotlight, this young veterinarian says its time to talk about the other issuesthose that occur behind closed doors and within closed mindsthat are making students sour.

Unless veterinarians develop a financial focus, they may lose their position of influence in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Codger dreams and schemes about how to hand off his responsibilities at his veterinary practiceand perhaps still receive a paycheck. But will Greenskin bite?

Dr. Bo Brock credits his capabilities in the surgical suite to his junior high school woodworking teacher.

The drug, manufactured by Zoetis, is used to treat cases of noise aversion.

Dr. Google is so last-decadethese days clients are taking their pet-related queries to Siri, Alexa and other voice technology assistants.

From ringworm to allergies to skin cancer, a veterinary dermatologist walks you through some updates on the most common conditions you might face in your equine veterinary patients.