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24-hour facility has resources, training to provide top-level emergency and critical patient care, VECCS says.

Clients' online research is more about emotion than it is about facts.

Poisonous glands and toxic tadpoles are the weapons of Bufo marinus, commonly known as the cane toad. In one case, an 8-lb Yorkshire terrier was found seizing next to a partially consumed toad. Prepare yourself to recognize and handle these toxic toad terrors.

Dr. Miller knows many of you will scoff at the surprising confirmation that Bigfoot exists.

The compound, used in pet food, human food and a variety of other products, is vilified by some, dismissed by others. But what is it, really?

Says Texas practice act's physical exam requirement does not violate free speech rights; Dr. Ron Hines plans to petition Supreme Court to hear case.

In the world of human health, prevention of hospital-acquired disease is the subject of scores of articles, journals, and textbooks.

For decades, animal shelters have formed the centerpiece of our societys response to unwanted, lost, abandoned and feral cats.

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters admonish " Every sheltering organization has a maximum capacity for care, and the population in their care must not exceed that level."

Canine parvovirus (CPV) first made its unwelcome appearance in the late 1970s and since then has continued to evolve, with CPV 2a, 2b and 2c gradually replacing earlier strains.

See who's educating the next generation of leaders.Know someone who is searching for the right veterinary school? Davis, California, may be the place to start according to the U.S. News and World Report's 2015 edition of “America's Best Graduate Schools.” The report gathered surveys sent to deans, administrators, and faculty members at schools accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and the School of Veterinary Medicine at University of California, Davis, came out on top.

Controversial reality TV veterinarian calls his approach 'common sense.'

Dan Aja takes over as chief medical officer; Vincent Bradley named CEO.

Assets will enlarge Antech Diagnostics, also owned by VCA; companies together will market full range of diagnostic products, services.

Veterinary school association plans a year of projects and events to commemorate the milestone.

The employer-employee relationship holds hidden dangers for practice owners.

WVC moving to March; NAVC will consolidate in Orlando convention center.

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Dr. Jan Bellows recounts the dramatic four-day search for his beloved missing pet-and what he learned along the way.

Because of climate change the domain of these giant toads is expanding, so make sure you're ready to recognize and handle these toxic cases.

Products used to treat osteoarthritis, EPM in horses.

Mentors and field trips foster deeper understanding of the profession.

Canine, feline guidelines from AAHA, AAFP emphasize team members role in pain prevention, assessment and treatment.

High-flying women like Drs. Karen Bradley and Lori Teller are role models for me in my career.

Predictions include advances in stem cell therapy and increase in pet insurance's popularity.

Scholarship promotes inclusion and equality in veterinary medicine.

Tornquist looks to expand veterinary facilities in the next five years.

In Thousand Oaks, Calif., my hometown, there is another Robert Miller, a retired engineer, and I feel sorry for him. He gets calls from all over the country intended for me.

Uncomfortable for all involved, constipation in cats is solvable once you determine the cause-be it medical or behavioral. All the tools you need to unclog kitties are right here.