Law & Ethics

Many consider pets family members; but what does it mean in the eyes of the law?

Agency outlines circumstances for compounding although the practice is currently, technically, illegal.

Emergencies, heart failure cases, airway disease patients can all benefit from CT without anesthesia, expert says.

Learn these signs and take care of one another in the clinic

Groups cooperate to reach deal that forestalls legislative showdown.

Veterinarians', pet owners' input needed before June 3 session close date.

Trio will lend expert advice to legislative issues involving animal health and welfare.

Nestl Purina has legally locked horns with competitor over alleged false claims and false advertising.

Young veterinarians boast on Facebook could result in felony indictment.

Cushing visits five veterinary schools and notes a current quiet on the legislative front.

This author is sick of hearing, I want to sell my practice ASAPjust like youre sick of hearing, I knew I should have brought Max in sooner.

Confronting some of the veterinary profession's deepest issues: depression, compassion fatigue, burnoutand a high suicide risk.

GL Advisor transfers loans to First Associates Loan Servicing.

Says Texas practice act's physical exam requirement does not violate free speech rights; Dr. Ron Hines plans to petition Supreme Court to hear case.

Controversial reality TV veterinarian calls his approach 'common sense.'

The employer-employee relationship holds hidden dangers for practice owners.

Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act would remove 39 percent tax on awards.

A letter writer didnt think veterinary consultant Mark Opperman took a claim of sexual harassment seriously enough, but Opperman says different.

Latest action has Purina playing defense and veterinarians asking consumers to back away from the Internet and consult a veterinarian.

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The folksy country doctor image is both a blessing and a curse.

Michigan veterinarian faces two charges, including negligence and incompetence.

ASBVME rejected the judges recommendation to find Dr. Margaret Ferrell not guilty on all 29 charges, but the 26 rulings they did agree on contradict long-held assertions by opponents.

Pet medications bill still kicking; new grants could provide opportunities for rural veterinarians.

Responses defend veterinarians', industry's motivations and sense of ethical propriety.

You may know what brick-and-mortar items a clinic needs, but have you ever considered protecting your intellectual property as well?

But proving that judgment is not impaired by compensation from industry is virtually impossible.

A recent article in Indianapolis newspaper has this veterinary management consultant steamed.