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Hear all about the toxic effects that can occur when cigarettes and cigarette butts are consumed by pets or children.

Stop hunting through drawers for the right tube with this reader tip.

The results of this study could affect how veterinarians manage gastric disease and protect against gastric injury in dogs.

A D.I.Y. reader tip to keep styptic powder at hand.

In Figure 1 on page 244 of the article "Laboratory evaluation of kidney disease" in the May 2011 issue, a marker pointing to the distal tubule was incorrectly placed.

Dr. Robert M. Miller raises his concerns about the shortage of general practitioners.

This reader tip offers an easy way to double-check you're administering the right drug.

My next appointment hadn't arrived yet. So, I had a little extra time on my hands when Mr. Azalea, the landscaper, came to get me.

Joplin, Mo. - Dr. William Sorrick, co-owner of a three-doctor practice in Webb City, Mo., took a client call asking to help retrieve four animals from Joplin. It was 9:15 p.m. as he and his son Jordan made their way into the devastated city. Recounting the story brought Sorrick to tears.

Correct answer for this clinical image quiz.

Answer for this clinical image quiz.

Texas may soon allow non-veterinarians to perform certain equine dental procedures under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.

Joplin, Mo.'s Parkview Animal Hospital suffered severe damage from the May 22 EF-5 tornado. Get a firsthand look at the veterinary hospital's destruction-and the owner's efforts to remain open and rebuild.

Pilling or dosing Fluffy or Spot can be stressful for some pet owners. Besides their worries for their pets, clients may have questions about the medication. Consider these common client concerns and brainstorm how you might respond to each situation.

This reader tip comes straight out of the gym.

Old or terminally ill patients can benefit from this reader tip.

Prioritize your procedures in the exam room.

Here are some diagnostics test that can help with this complicated task.

Try this tip for keeping just the right muzzle right at hand.

National Report - For veterinarians still taking care of marine mammals and sea turtles along the Gulf Coast, it was business as usual on April 20-the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that dumped millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Clarifying earlier advice that practices need to carry workers' compensation insurance for relief veterinarians, the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Professional Liability Insurance Trust (PLIT) says that's not the case.

I was talking to a client the other day, and it occurred to me that our job often requires telling folks things they don't want to hear.

Mr. Quibble's dog was scheduled for surgery last Thursday. On Wednesday, he showed up at my office for a chat. Apparently, there were some "very important matters" that he needed to discuss with me.

California reporter Rick Romero is often good-naturedly credited with filing incredibly obvious news flashes on the hilarious website fark.com.