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New York - The Labrador Retriever held onto its position as the nation's most popular purebred dog in the American Kennel Club's annual ranking of the 157 breeds it recognizes. It's been No. 1 every year since 1991.

Find out how squirrels use shed snake skin to protect themselves.

Here's how one doctor kept his practice running despite a power outage.

To reduce confusion, we use red elastic bandages on patients that have intravenous catheters and will be staying in the hospital.

Working in a mobile veterinary clinic, we have found fishing tackle boxes to be the ideal carriers for all our examination supplies.

I have had several owners of blind pets worry that their pets will fall down the stairs or off the deck.

Anxious patients like to paw at the kennel door.

How does your job rate against other jobs you've held in the veterinary profession?

Xylitol, a so-called wood sugar, is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that is found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables.

Portland, Ore. - The phone numbers and addresses of DVM license holders in Oregon are now protected from public disclosure.

Although griseofulvin is the only antifungal approved for systemic administration by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for veterinary use, a variety of systemic antifungals are available for use in veterinary medicine.

It's never easy to be the bearer of bad tidings. But you can ease the hurt clients feel with a sensitive approach. Here's what you need to know to break bad news gently.

Phoenix - A 19-year-old man entered a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic armed with a gun and looking for drugs and money, but hours after releasing four employees held at gunpoint, he left with nothing but handcuffs and felony charges, according to police.

Meanwhile, Honey Sweets growled, barked and snapped repeatedly at imaginary veterinarians.

Fort Collins, Colo. - More than 69 percent of U.S. swine producers use a veterinarian, with five out of 10 large operations employing a DVM on staff. Overall, approximately half the sites polled turn to a local practitioner for care.

Beijing, China - China has reached a deal with the United States to improve import safeguards, after tainted wheat-gluten from the country spurred the largest pet-food recall in U.S. history.

Raleigh, N.C. - A committee to review and update the state practice act is expected to present a draft of suggested changes to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB) for approval next month.

Portland, Ore. - The Oregon veterinary state board says it will discipline certified veterinary technicians (CVT) who fail to renew their licenses but continue to perform their duties.

Professor A: Well, Terry-may we call you Terry?-you aspire to a degree in veterinary medicine?

A 2-year-old 32.1-lb (14.6-kg) intact male mixed-breed dog from a local animal shelter was presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals soft tissue surgery service for castration and surgical treatment of phimosis due to a congenitally stenotic preputial orifice.

In this case report, two dogs ingested an unknown volume of Clorox Regular-Bleach (The Clorox Company) containing 6.15% sodium hypochlorite and subsequently developed marked hypernatremia and hyperchloremia as well as numerous other biochemical abnormalities.

Which philosophy about animals most closely aligns with your own?

Local hotels can be a great source for clinic towels and blankets.

Naples, Fla. - It took Dr. Randy Eisel, of Naples, Fla., 10 hours to neuter 56 cats last month. His goal: to raise spay/neuter awareness and earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Washington Township, Pa. - Despite taking two bullets to the back, a local veterinarian argues the shooter - his 18-year-old son - had no intention to cause harm and should not be given jail time.

Oklahoma City - An Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) task force is looking into proposing legislation that would provide state regulation for pet-production facilities.

Atlanta, Ga. - The end of a state clause that eased licensing requirements for veterinary technicians could cause more staff shortages for Georgia DVMs.

Atlanta - The Georgia Veterinary Medical Association has two New Year's resolutions: showcase the importance of veterinary medicine to the public and bolster its flat membership.