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New poll queries pet owners about information sources, medical concerns
While pet owners believe that adopting pets from a shelter is morally responsible, most are getting pets as gifts or by taking in stray, according to a new poll by AP-Petside.com.
Groups push to establish equine dentistry as a specialty
National Report - Several groups have teamed up to establish equine dentistry as a recognized specialty in North America and Europe and create a specialty college.
Neuropathic pain, Part 2: Conditions that cause pain signals to go awry
Dr. Mark Epstein looks at what can result in this maladaptive pain state in veterinary patients.
USDA chief says a return to horse slaughter doubtful
Washington - When it comes to reopening horse slaughter operations in the United States, government officials say they doubt horse slaughter for meat will resume any time soon.
Idea Exchange: Keep tubes upright with a little inspiration from the garden
This tip will help you keep blood tubes organized and ready to spin.
NAVTA recognizes new specialty for technicians
Washington - The Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians is the newest veterinary technician specialty to be recognized by NAVTA.
Examining the rising cost of equine health insurance
The debate on why costs are increasing goes on, but is there a solution?
Drought forces better management practices
National Report - Years of dry weather followed by the worst drought in Texas' history is forcing ranchers to make some tough decisions and leaving food-animal and equine veterinarians wondering what the next few years will hold.
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital embraces past, reaches out to future
Over the past 57 years, the Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital near Denver has grown from a one-doctor operation to a practice with close to 100 employees, a year-round schedule and cutting-edge technologies.
Lilly files suit to stop diversion
Indianapolis - Eli Lilly filed suit against an Australian veterinary clinic for allegedly reselling its Australian-labeled Comfortis product to U.S. consumers.
Catlyst Council to expand makeover program
National Report -The CATalyst Council plan to expand it Cat Friendly Practice Makeover in 2012.
Leading Off: Don't just hunt zebras: The new preventive healthcare guidelines
Dr. Michael Moyer shows the importance of the new preventive healthcare guidelines.
Florida may allow pharmacies to fill out-of-state veterinary prescriptions
Tallahassee, Fla. - Pharmacists in Florida will be able to fill veterinary prescriptions for out-of-state pharmacists is new state legislation passes.
Looking for answers in all the wrong places
Last Thursday was particularly frustrating.
Fine-needle biopsy: Are you using this valuable diagnostic tool?
A recent article discussed how fine-needle aspiration and fine-needle fenestration can be powerful diagnostic tools.
A call to protest
Veterinarians converge on Mississippi shelter to address competitive pressures.
Cold critters: Understanding hypothermia
Discover the mechanics of hypothermia and the many potential complications associated with it.
Mind Over Miller: Poetic advice on grieving
Dr. Miller's offering for owners who have lost a pet.
Oregon pharmacy board outlines rules for sodium pentobarbital use
Salem, Ore. - The Oregon Board of Pharmacy amended its controlled substances rules as they apply to certain euthanasia drugs
Rewarming a stray kitten
A case example of treating hypothermia.
Translational research targets gliomas
Blacksburg, Va.- A Virginia-Tech veterinarian is partnering with Wake Forest University to develop an improved therapeutic approach to managing gliomas.
Idea Exchange: Exam room entertainment for kids let parents focus on pets
Provide creative outlets for kids in the exam room.
ABVP names new diplomates
Chicago- Thirty-nine diplomates obtained certification after the successful completion of examinations.
Cold critters: Assessing, preventing, and treating hypothermia
You've likely seen many solutions for rewarming hypothermia patients, but which method is best in which situation?
Novartis issues alert to veterinarians regarding Clomicalm
East Hanover, N.J. -- Novartis Animal Health is warning veterinarians of a "rare possibility" that a wrong tablet might be found in some 30-count bottles of Clomicalm® (clomipramine hydrochloride) tablets.
BLM admits fault in wild-horse gather program
The Bureau of Land Management has set our corrective actions following an internal review.
Veterinary Medicine - Digital Edition - 02/01/2012
Cold Critters : How to Safely and Effectively Rewarm Hypothermic Pets
House of Delegates changes the way it approves bylaw amendments
BR>Schaumburg, Ill. - New rules regarding passage of bylaws amendments from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) now require a two-thirds vote for passage.
Purina, Jenny Craig collaborate to fight pet obesity
St. Louis -- Nestlé Purina and Jenny Craig are collaborating on a program to help pets and their owners lose weight.
VetCentric acquired by Vets First Choice
Portland, Me --Vets First Choice acquired Maryland-based online veterinary pharmacy VetCentric.