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Subtleties in wording can mean everything when addressing breach of contract situations. Learn from these examples given by Dr. Allen.

Researchers observed marked differences in immune and endocrine responses between managed-care and wild dolphins, illustrating the environment’s effect on dolphin health.

Proper management of fear-based aggression requires a correct diagnosis of the problem and use of appropriate management options.

American Veterinarian is proud to announce the names of its first 10 editorial advisory board members from across the country.

This week at CVC Virginia Beach, Dr. Susan Ettinger outlined the prevalence, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of osteosarcoma in dogs.

Mixing paint, paper and fabric, Ande Hall highlights what makes animals special.

Being aware of demographic shiftsand adapting your strategies accordinglycan help you find success for your practice and better health for more pets.

DNA sequencing has allowed researchers to create a genetic map of dog breeds. The analysis, which revealed some surprising findings, will allow researchers to identify gene variants responsible for breed development, behavior, and disease.

Survey results reveal how guide dog owners perceive the behavior of their guide dogs in both working and nonworking situations.

This home-bathing system will help dog owners circumvent the normal headaches of getting their pooches squeaky clean.

Dr. Miller muses on the benefits his group practice reaped from its internship program-and how he was able to cut the wheat from the chaff when it came to candidates.

Neil C. Olson will become dean of St. George's School of Veterinary Medicine in August.

Is there an association between urolithiasis and chronic kidney disease in cats? Canadian researchers say yes.

Do clients roll their eyes when you recommend bathing and antihistamines for tough derm cases?

Researchers have identified several early predictive factors for obesity in adult female beagles, adding to the current body of knowledge on canine obesity risk factors.

Following an analysis of more than 87,000 microscopic agglutination test results, researchers have created a predictive risk map for canine leptospirosis.

Here's our weekly rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

Sure, clients can get confused about vector transmission or a preventives method of action, but have you ever been fooled? Veterinary parasitologist Richard Gerhold dispels some common misconceptions.

One seeks to end a tax on awards to rural practitioners, the other would require veterinarians to hand over a written prescription for every medication.

Researchers measured the antimicrobial susceptibility of coagulase-positive staphylococci identified in clinical infections from companion animals.

CVC educator Caitlin DeWilde, DVM, lays out social media and website needs for the beginner, the journeyman and the advanced veterinary practice manager or owner.

Veterinary patients arent like human patients, authors say. Um, right.

Labeling error leads to product withdrawal due to potential for patient harm.

In this week’s roundup: Responsible pet ownership and animal welfare issues around the world.

Where should shelters concentrate their efforts when it comes to keeping their populations healthy? Experts provide some time-saving tips that can be applied to both shelters and private practices.

Engaged volunteers are crucial to the overall success of animal shelters, and improvements are needed across the board. The suggestions provided here for increasing satisfaction among shelter volunteers can improve the productivity of animal shelters and veterinary practices alike.

The novel-concept veterinary school can reapply for accreditation in June.

In the case of at least two major pet health insurance carriers, the answer is yup. Here are details for your veterinary team when you pitch wellness and veterinary clients ask if theyre covered.

This first-year veterinary student refuses to lose hopebut he doesnt see the solution either.