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In four videos, Dr. Jayce Lineberger demonstrates how to apply a spoon splint on a dog.

Austin, Texas - Fever ticks are making a resurgence in Texas. In fact officials fear the outbreak of the parasite could kill livestock and wildlife. The fever tick can survive winters as far north as Washington D.C.

National Report - The Chihuahua could become even more popular as a result of the current Disney movie "Beverly Hills Chihuahua."

Bravo to Dr. David Robbins for his article in the October 2008 issue titled "Leading Off: Why the physical exam is still really necessary." I could not agree with him more.

In four videos, Dr. Jayce Lineberger demonstrates how to apply a spoon splint on a dog.

While there is some evidence of Mycoplasma species infection associated with vaginitis and pregnancy loss in bitches and poor semen quality in male dogs, studies have demonstrated that Mycoplasma species are as likely to be cultured in samples from healthy animals as they are to be cultured in samples from animals with reproductive tract disease.

There was a note of regret, mixed with relief, in Dr. Mark Justice's voice when he called to relate the events of the previous night.

In four videos, Dr. Jayce Lineberger demonstrates how to apply a spoon splint on a dog.

Q: Please review management of temporomandibular joint problems in dogs and cats.

Peer review is essential to ensuring the quality and integrity of the articles that appear in Veterinary Medicine and are posted on its Web site. Every manuscript submitted to the journal is reviewed by at least two acknowledged experts, usually specialists, on the paper's topic.

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council recently updated its guidelines for veterinary practices and other businesses.

To prevent a difficult dog from removing its muzzle during an exam, I thread one of the muzzle straps under the dog's collar and then snap the muzzle clip closed.

Chicago - A millionaire spinal surgeon with an affinity for animals hopes to step up research on finding a viable nonsurgical method of sterilization for cats and dogs by offering $75 million in incentives.

Washington, D.C. -The financially threatened Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank garnered a few extra months of life support, but with drastic cutbacks.

I will never forget Christmas in Germany after the most horrible war in history was over.

A patient we were treating for extensive burns over its shoulders and back was using its hindlimbs to scratch the wound, making it worse.

A careful diagnostic process will help you determine whether your veterinary patients will require long-term immunosuppressive therapy.

Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that veterinarians have a lot to be thankful for.

In four videos, Dr. Jayce Lineberger demonstrates how to apply a spoon splint on a dog.

The way you initially treat a wound and apply a bandage is crucial, even if some time has passed since the injury occurred. Apply these tips to allow healing to progress unimpeded.

We've all seen dogs with big necks and small heads get loose by slipping their collars over their heads.

I am writing to thank you for your continued inclusion of "Mind Over Miller" in every issue of Veterinary Medicine. I always read his column--it's the principal reason I subscribe.

Robbinsville, N.J. - Construction is to begin next spring on a 33,000-square-foot veterinary specialty and emergency practice.

Yesterday, the AVMA denounced ear cropping and tail docking and recommended they not be used as breed standards.

DVM investigates and dangerous physical and legal implications of handling chemotherapy drugs.

Now that the gene causing bladder stones in Dalmatians has been identified, the problem can be prevented by breeding with dogs that do not have the mutated gene.

To improve state funds, veterinary care--lumped with furniture repair and amusement park fees, among other things--would be taxed almost 10%.

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