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Shawn McVey's offers advice for the veterinary practitioner who feels challenged by the low-cost alternatives.

UC-Davis regrows canine jawbone, a bobcat kitten is rescued, and other state news.

Suspect confesses to taking pain medication from College of Veterinary Medicine since December 2011.

Florida veterinarian looks to capture congressional seat and using his background with large animals to his advantage.

Infections now reported in 10 states; contact with swine at agricultural fairs largely to blame, officials say.

An analysis of the best method to prioritize critical patients.

Acquisition would bring derm products, nutritional supplements and more into Bayer product line.

Draft compliance policy guide available for review and comment through Nov. 9.

Amendments aim to increase protection against equine soring.

AVMA encourages veterinarians to provide comments for the workshop through the federal register by Sept. 14.

Kansas City Animal Health Corridor overviews profession in country music.

University collects data to help cats with renal failure.

Recalled dog food sold in California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia and Washington.

The Supreme Court has upheld a majority of the Affordable Care Act. So now what?

Pet owners in California, New Jersey sue for emotional distress, receive different results.

Anesthesia monitoring and postoperative recovery checklist (PDF)

California Senate Bill 1229, which would prohibit landlords from refusing occupancy to a potential tenant with pets that are not declawed or devocalized, has been amended and passed by the Assembly.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently recognized the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW) as a veterinary specialty organization.

Three generations of veterinarians, builders and carpenters keep this Syracuse, N.Y., practice thriving.

This reader tip gets even the most suspicious dogs to take pills happily.

What if veterinarians were part of the Affordable Care Act?

A sea turtle recovers from skull surgery in North Carolina and other state news from the world of animal health

HB 156 allowing veterinarians to work at nonprofit facilities never reaches final vote; issues between clinics and ASBVME may be far from over.

Committee investigates whether a national set of standards for performance-enhancing medications is a possible solution.

A new strategy for achieving appropriate antibiotic drug use.

Veterinary workforce study's maldistribution findings put a spotlight on profession's economic difficulties.

Try toothpaste as a solution to stubborn smells.

How the triennial State of the Profession survey was conducted.

A class action lawsuit is filed against manufacturers who maintain the products, made in China, are safe.

Readers voice opinions on topics from nonprofit spay-neuter clinics to introverted veterinarians.