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Two male squirrel monkeys are the first of their kind to have full color vision thanks to gene therapy.

The range of animal welfare topics continues to expand in all types of practice, whether it be determining a beloved dog's worth, deciding whether it is more humane to slaughter unwanted horses, or providing food animals a good quality of life. And your voice is needed.

These 5 tips will help prepare a client for a new horse.

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When a turtle's forelimbs were severely injured in a raccoon attack, an enterprising veterinarian came up with a unique prosthetic to get the turtle back on his feet.

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A consumer group has identified high levels of toxins such as lead in a variety of common products, including those for pets.

Clients expect that practitioners can easily treat their exotic pets, but veterinarians typically have much less experience treating them than they have treating dogs and cats.

This week, the Pilots N Paws program aims to rescue 5,000 shelter animals.

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In her book "Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know," Alexandra Horowitz tries to help us all experience things from a dog's eye view.

A Kansas State University professor provides guidelines for getting pets in shape.

In memory of her husband who was killed in the World Trade Center tragedy, Cathy Carilli founded The Tower of Hope, which provides animal companions to soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.

A recent study examining the domestication of dogs hypothesizes that they may have been welcomed into the family for a different reason than you might think.

Stay tuned for a campaign blitz promoting the adoption of shelter animals starting Sept. 21.

A dog owner in Wisconsin believes--and demonstrates for a reporter--that her 2-year-old German shepherd can read.

In this slide show, creative dog groomers show off their skills with eye-deceiving styling.

According to veterinary accountant Fritz Wood, eighty percent of small-animal veterinary practices are continuing to grow, despite the current economic climate.

After receiving numerous complaints about dogs in grocery stores, Oregon officials have launched a campaign to keep non-service animals out of these stores.

Vote for your favorite pet-related mishap in Veterinary Pet Insurance's Hambone Award contest. (Don't worry, all the pets are fine now.)

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The veterinarian describes his discomfort in leaving his quiet, rural environment to spend a few days in a major city where he and his wife were wined and dined, including an episode at a restaurant where the menu was entirely in French.

Vomiting is one of the most common reasons dogs are presented for veterinary consultation.

U.S. News and World Report has identified the 10 most pet-friendly cities. See if you agree.

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