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Study shows 155 regions in dog genome influenced by selective breeding
January 25th 2010Seattle, Wash. -- Researchers at the University of Washington have scanned the genomes of 275 unrelated dogs to discover what role human selection has had in purebred dogs. In the process, they identified 155 regions that they believe have been affected by selective breeding.
AAFP, AAHA develop new guidelines for feline healthcare
January 5th 2010Hillsborough, N.J. -- A growing decline of feline veterinary care in recent years had led to the development of a new set of guidelines for cat care by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
U.K. vet groups warn against aversive dog training techniques
December 29th 2009London, England -- A tour of the United Kingdom by Cesar Millan next year has prompted several U.K. animal welfare, behavior and training organizations to band together for a campaign that warns of possible dangers associated with some of Millan's training techniques.
BizQuiz: How should you let clients pay? (Question 4)
November 20th 2009The economy is hurting some clients, and practice owners nationwide are wondering about options to the standard cash, check, or credit. Almost 90 percent of practice owners told us they hold post-dated checks for clients, but is that a good idea?
Calif. cities rush to ban cat declawing
November 13th 2009California -- In attempt to get their ordinances approved before a new state law takes affect that will prevent cities from passing legislation that will interfere with state-regulated professions like veterinary medicine, at least five cities have passed or are about to pass laws banning cat declawing.
