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Veterinary professionals share their toxic team secrets.

In 2016, huge gains were made in the limiting of animal research and testing, but there’s still more to be done.

After a severe injury to her left leg 2 months ago, 5-month-old baby elephant Fah Jam is finally feeling better with the help of hydrotherapy.

When horses are unable to solve a problem, they will use visual and tactile signals to ask humans for help.

Quarters for Conservation, an innovative program at the Oakland Zoo in California, raises money for both on-site and worldwide conservation efforts.

A grant of nearly $240,000 has been awarded to KSU for training of rural veterinarians in a range of important areas.

Researchers found recently that cranberry extract does not reduce the incidence of bacteriuria in dogs with acute intervertebral disk herniation.

Candy and pet food company, which already owns the Banfield and BluePearl chains, will pay $9.1 billion for VCAs almost-800-practice business.

All you need is a learning spirit. Well provide the plan and the chance to meet like-minded team members in Virginia Beach... and well put you on the path to greater job satisfaction. Make plans now to join your colleagues March 18 - 21.

Two young boys are helping local animals this week by collecting pet food and supplies from their neighbors.

Three choices for the killer (literally) cat in your life.

According to expert Shawn McVey, veterinary medicine brews more toxicity than other professions. Here are his thoughts on why that is.

As in dogs, body weight has a clinically relevant effect on echocardiographic measurements in cats.

Two North Carolina hotels are offering guests an adoptable dog program to help local animal shelters find homes for dogs in need.

Novel drug treats hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the most common feline heart disease.

When a flea, tick or heartworm preventive doesn't work, this veterinary practice manager doesn't point fingers. Here's why.

Using platelet-rich plasma, stem cell therapy and veterinary rehabilitation therapy to treat osteoarthritis and soft-tissue injuries.

Studying vet med and love cats? (Yes? Shocker.) Check out two new scholarship opportunities through the Winn Feline Foundation and the AAFP.

Research has shown that chickens are not as bird-brained as people believe them to be.

Toxic teams disrupt patient care and our jobs. Recognizing and removing yourself from the environment is the best thingfor everyone.

Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, offers six symptoms to diagnose a toxic team environment.

Satellite observations have helped scientists better understand how animal habitats are being altered due to the changing climate. This information can also help scientists peek into the future and forecast what animals might do next.

In a first-of-its-kind international study, researchers have found that dog walking increased levels of perceived neighborhood surveillance and safety in some communities.

You know it's crucial for pet owners to curb these critters year-round. But here's a striking visual representation of why.

We love it when you share your veterinary life in first person.

Heavy infection with these parasites may be life-threateningjust 60 percent of hospitalized cases survive. This new tool can help practitioners know which young horses are most at risk.

We know CVC Virginia Beach is still months away, but can you blame us for indulging in a little seaside dreaming?

Please, PLEASE don't let these happen to you. Architect Heather Lewis at the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference shared these with us at CVC Kansas City.