Law & Ethics

How the triennial State of the Profession survey was conducted.

A class action lawsuit is filed against manufacturers who maintain the products, made in China, are safe.

Readers voice opinions on topics from nonprofit spay-neuter clinics to introverted veterinarians.

Veterinary surgeon is 'devastated' after dog's death from suspected heat exhaustion.

A state-by-state look at the world of animal health.

Former senator, now working as an associate veterinarian in the practice he founded, reflects on changes in veterinary medicine – and mulls another foray into practice ownership.

National Research Council backs original plan but says downsized laboratory could be more efficient and cost-effective.

Veterinary groups propose ban on use of action devices, performance packages in Tennessee walking horses.

Against a son's wishes, this doctor talked with an elderly pet owner about tough choices ahead.

Neither new graduates nor boarded specialists should suffer with boilerplate contract language.

Controversial bill would allow veterinarians to be employed by nonprofit facilities in the state.

Landlord found dead dog and emaciated cats in tenant's home.

New Hampshire veterinary practice searches for its missing 'Marilyn.'

Animal hoarding happens in every community. Look for these signs and protect your veterinary patients.

When veterinarians' caseloads are reduced, noncompete agreements can impose crippling restrictions.

Program offers hands-on forensics training for veterinarians and students at University of Florida event.

Falsifying information to gain access to an agricultural operation is now a crime in Iowa.

Measure follows release and subsequent death of dozens of exotic animals; will go to state House for consideration.

Legislation would let nonveterinarians conduct medical procedures, organization says.

Fort Worth, Texas - The Texas Supreme Court may listen to arguments in a high-profile legal case that would allow emotional damages after a mistaken euthanasia of a lost pet by a shelter worker.

National Report - A lawsuit in Clearwater, Fla., is calling for the court to award $15,000 in damages due to alleged negligence.

Indianapolis - Eli Lilly filed suit against an Australian veterinary clinic for allegedly reselling its Australian-labeled Comfortis product to U.S. consumers.

As I write this, litigation is taking place in Texas that brings the issue of damages from "Pain and suffering" back to the front burner of animal law.

Ames, Iowa - A new 15-hour Veterinary Law and Ethics course is set to make its debut in January.

Wholesaler's financial woes draw lawsuits by veterinarians who claim to have lost thousands.

Detroit, Mich. - Dr. Karen Hrapkiewicz, former clinical veterinarian and director of the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources at the Wayne County Community College District Veterinary Technology Program at Wayne State University, is suing the school, alleging she was fired in retaliation for protesting the university's laboratory animal practices and for her age.

It is always important to document and handle all materials related to a case as evidence.

Dr. Catherine Tiplady seeks veterinarians to fill out a survey investigating animal cruelty and related human violence.