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In ironic twist, Dr. Margaret Ferrell, a target of the Alabama state board, is appointed by the Governor to serve on it.

Jack Stephens, DVM, president and co-founder will take on a lesser role at company.

Animal massage therapists' lawsuit challenging licensing laws will move forward.

Parasitology group updates recommendations based on frequency of false negative antigen results.

VPI plans offer three varying levels of coverage that reimburses pet owners without practice enrollment.

New research indicates no reversal in veterinary visit decline despite economic recovery.

In this special issue, Fear Free Leadership Challenge 2014: dvm360 explores the Fear Free revolution and offers your complete guide to reducing stress, anxiety, worry and fear in your patients and your practice.

Experts argue whether oversupply issues will push the profession to the brink.

AVMA amended its policy on pregnant sow housing during its annual convention.

Association surveys members in anticipation of legislative effort.

Reality star Jan Pol, DVMs memoirs hit the shelves in August.

AVMA still calls for independent, third party inspections to ensure soring does not occur.

Veterinary pet insurance provider shares stories of how policy holders named pets.

VPI shares stories of how policy holders named pets.

Read the stories of how policy holders came up with their pets' unique names.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners celebrates its 60th convention.

New technology may become protocol of choice at veterinary teaching hospitals.

AVMA works to pass remaining high-priority bills on its 2014 legislative agenda.

UC-Davis veterinarians compare breeds incidence of joint disorders, cancers in neutered and non-neutered animals.

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"Driven to Bark" petition seeks 100,000 signatures for review by Obama administration.On August 4, Petplan Insurance launched “Driven to Bark,” an initiative to petition the Obama administration via the White House's petition site, We the People, to encourage all states to enact laws prohibiting animals from being left unattended in cars.Hot cars cause the deaths of many pets each year, yet only 15 states have statutes in place that discourage people from leaving pets in hot cars, Petplan states in a company release.

Too soon to tell if new activity will move government closer to mandatory veterinary prescriptions.

International Assistance Dog Week is Aug. 3-9.

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Sometimes clients have other ideas in mind when they hear you'll be gone for a few days.I suppose there is some small effort involved in climbing Mt. Everest or leading an expedition to the North Pole. However, several times a year I face a much greater challenge: I try to take a few days off. Prisoners have escaped from Alcatraz with less effort than it takes me to get away from the office for a few days. Nonetheless, my family requires my attendance at an annual vacation, and the state of Pennsylvania politely recommends a certain amount of continuing education.

Four new military veterinarians enter the Army Veterinary Corps, the highest number from any U.S. university.Army 2nd Lt. Jeff Ulmer was called to serve his country, but after his tour with Colorado's Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard he found a second calling: veterinary medicine. His experience with Army horses gave him insights into the long tradition and importance of supporting the health of U.S. military service animals, according to a release from Colorado State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Robust participation from veterinarians in AVMA information gathering efforts will help target, eliminate inefficiencies in the market.All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price. -Juvenal, Roman poetIread this quote and thought, how apropos! The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has surveyed its members three times this year, and fewer than one in five responded to the research requests.

When a good client shows up at your clinic smelling like alcohol, how far would you go to keep her and her family safe on the trip home?Lisa Lone was a 53-year-old pet lover with three dogs, two cats and a squeaky guinea pig named Myrtle. She had been a client at Dr. Hay's veterinary clinic for 11 years-in fact, she was the ideal client. She diligently came in with her pets twice yearly for checkups, listened to all veterinary recommendations and was very proud to recommend Dr. Hay to all who would listen.

With a high risk of toxicity and a short window for decontamination, this drug for overactive bladder in people should be on every veterinarian's radar.When Pet Poison Helpline began to receive calls about the drug mirabegron, the initial information we obtained regarding human safety gave many of us a temporary sigh of relief. However, after further investigation, we were alarmed to see how highly toxic this medication can be to dogs and how different the effects are between species.

A language barrier presents the opportunity for hand motions, leaving the waiting room red-faced.When I look back on my last 25 years as a veterinarian, my goal as a practitioner has always been the same. I want to help people and make their animals happy. This moment was a test of that precept. It was a busy day at Brock Veterinary Clinic and I was trying to get things done so clients wouldn't have to wait. I hate to wait when I see a doctor, and it's made me paranoid that folks who see me hate to wait too.