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There's no easy fix for this condition, but these tips can help veterinarians diagnose and manage the progression of disease.

These common household items could put your veterinary clients' pets at risk of illness-or even death.

AAEP guidelines offer clinical direction for veterinarians when treating these premier equine athletes.

Mark's line in the sand

Mark's line in the sand

Mark's line in the sand

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References: Managing iron deficiency anemia

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Veterinarians should exercise caution to ensure supplements are provided at proper levels.

Changes in parasite biology have inspired the AAEP to reevaluate its control protocols. The following summarizes its new guidelines and details practical recommendations veterinarians can implement.

When horses can't graze on nutrient-rich grass, veterinarians may supplement with fat-soluble vitamins to preserving health and immunity.

New name for annual event represents evolution, increased benefits to veterinarians, organizers say.

Careful observation can provide veterinarians and owners clues about how a dog may react in specific situations.

Veterinary staff is monitoring recovery of Imani, 18-year-old gorilla mother, after rare procedure.

Veterinary researchers still uncertain about severity of the disease, its involvement in the deaths of several dogs.

Recognizing a large hole in this area of veterinary medical knowledge, Morris Animal Foundation has pioneered the largest study of its kind-and given hope to veterinarians and pet owners alike.

References: Why three is better than two: An overview of three- vs. two-view thoracic radiographic studies

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Veterinary parasitologists, practitioners discuss the latest on diagnostics, differentials and incidence rates.

Year-round prevention continues to be strong recommendation.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is being increasingly used in veterinary medicine for canine orthopedic and sports medicine applications, but numerous questions remain regarding this promising treatment.

Parasite seems dependent on this bacteria for survival, reproduction.

Prevention and veterinary treatment strategies were highlighted at the recent International Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.

Researchers at Kansas State University have created a quicker, more effective way to identify the known strains of this deadly virus in dogs.