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Does every veterinary practice in the country get crushed by a revenue drop in the winter months? We set out to prove what every wise veterinarian seems to know.

A ketogenic diet rich in medium-chain triacylgylycerols achieved clinically meaningful levels of ketosis and helped prevent seizures in dogs with epilepsy, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.

Immune system, genetic link may explain why some horses develop tumors and others dontsimilar to human papillomavirus.

Pregnant and nursing animals in pain need special consideration because clinical trials of analgesics usually exclude these populations and safety data are lacking.

The costs of injuries at the dog park are, well, no walk in the park for your clients. Make sure they understand how to avoid risks while enjoying the puppy playground.

In order to find out whether or not there's chemistry between a veterinary practice owner and a newly-hired associate, you need to walk a fine line.

The new oncology guidelines will help ensure veterinary patients benefit from the correct diagnosis and optimal treatment to maintain the best quality of life possible.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released guidelines for regulating dog and cat diets intended to treat diseases (for example, obesity and renal failure). The document contains nonbinding recommendations for FDA staff and is a response to the increase in therapeutic diets marketed directly to the general public.

Is it the practice owner's job to put a stop to insulting client behavior directed toward his team?

Vaccines against animal pathogens might one day be made from genetically engineered algae, according to recent studies.

Heres a look at how Hillary, Bernie, Ted Cruz and The Donald might vote on three animal-welfare and veterinary-practice issues the AVMA considers critical.

New technology allows in the field quantification of parasite burden so you can get on with treatment.

AVMA persuades pet retailer to adjust messaging after veterinarians show concern.

New group aims to focus veterinary resources, promote timeliness in decisions regarding antimicrobials.

The rate of major complications related to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes more than doubled when dogs and cats received corticosteroids than when they did not, according to a single-center retrospective study.

We wouldnt tell you to make room on your veterinary reception desk for a standup display of LICKI Brushes in 2017. But we also wouldnt not.

Mirroring legislation in Hawaii and New York, this New Jersey bill would make declaw procedures a crime under animal cruelty law.

What used to be a far-off dream is now a brilliant dream come true.

Don't let the dog days of summer get to your patients. Help their owners keep them cool with these items.

"Veterinarians do not need to be worrying about personal issues in people's homes," says one Facebook user in response to the latest ethical dilemma from Marc Rosenberg, VMD.

The conclusion of our tale of a new veterinary associate's startling encounter over an estimate with a long-standing veterinary client.

A recent study on the effects of maropitant in cats suggests it could help prevent vomiting when taken before dexmedetomidine and morphine, with one major caveat.

Ohio Governor John Kasich has signed a bill permitting first responders to treat an injured dog or cat at the scene of an emergency. The bill HB 187, was passed by unanimous votes in both the House and Senate and was signed into law on May 31, 2016.

This veterinary hospital was, in fact, born in a barn. Find out how this team turned a historic landmark into a state-of-the-art veterinary facility.

Overturns disciplinary action ordered by state regulatory board in relation to negligence, incompetence findings.

Dog walking is positively correlated with the physical health of adults aged 50 years and older, according to a study recently published in The Gerontologist. However, the results did not show that dog ownership (as opposed to dog walking) was associated with better physical health.

Despite a shrinking number of applicants per veterinary school position, class sizes have increased and new schools are opening. Its time to stop.

The two main dangers posed by Foxtails are foreign-body reactions and infections.

Trazodone may help your veterinary clinic go from Wonderland to wonderful.