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Pompano Beach, Fla. -- Net income for PetMed Express dropped 31.7 percent from a year earlier.

It's just a matter of time for the next natural disaster to impact the United States, says Dr. Karen Iovino, team commander of the National Veterinary Response Team 2.

At the dvm360 Medicine Zone in the exhibit hall, veterinarians and technicians found unparalleled access to a team of clinicians there to field questions about difficult cases.

Washington, D.C. -- "I was so nervous, I was sweating like a FEMA director watching the Weather Channel."

Rockville, Md. -- A sick dog in Missouri has prompted the recall of pig ear treats that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says could be contaminated with Salmonella.

Jefferson City, Mo. -- A new law has been signed by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon that replaces the highly controversial Proposition B, last fall's ballot issue aimed at ending puppy mills.

Injunction bars two veterinary specialists from competing with Iowa State.

Davis, Calif. -- The $58.5 million research facility at UC-Davis veterinary school will bring together 50 faculty members from more than 24 disciplines.

All life is an adventure, but mine has been blessed with countless mini-adventures.

This lecture will provide an overview of the CDC Zoonoses team.

The Kentucky Agriculture Development Team was tasked to implement an agricultural strategy for provinces (including) Bamyan, Kapisa, Panjshir and Parwan. We provided direction and focus of agriculture resources. Our effort was to increase agricultural sector jobs and productivity.

The most common concern expression by clients about their cats' behavior involves inappropriate elimination.

Food allergy in horses is a confusing, poorly understood and sometimes controversial topic.

Check out these best practices for choosing dental sutures, needles and suturing methods.

While this document does not address equipment such as syringes, needles and radiographic units, it does focus on devices marketed in the liquid form, for use exclusively within veterinary medicine.

National Report - While the Bureau of Land Management is going to increase attempts at using birth control to keep wild-horse populations in check this year, an internal report reveals that much more is needed to make the program sustainable.

Dr. Susan E. Little address the epidemiology and treatment of this tick-borne disease.

Cystoscopic-guided laser ablation is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for these congenital anomalies.

National Report - Expect client backlash if you decide not fax prescription authorization to 1-800-PetMeds.

Jackson, Miss. - A new law, approved by the governor March 8, will allows chiropractors to treat animal patients on referral from a veterinarian.

Dundas, Ontario - The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) crafted a set of global nutrition guidelines consistent with those released last year by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

National Report - All disasters start locally. According to Dr. Heather Case, it's a concept that drives emergency response during catastrophic events.

Indianapolis - Elano, the animal-health division of Eli Lilly and Co., has made an upspecified offer to acquire the animal-health portfolio owned by Janssen Pharmaceutica, a Johnson & Johnson company.

Little Rock, Ark. - Arkansas lawmakers are considering multiple exemptions that would officially allow non-DVMs to perform procedures like castration and dehorning of agricultural animals.

Lincoln, Neb. - If passed, non-veterinarians would be able to perform limited reproductive services in Nebraska, according to new legislation.

This condition may be more common than you think, so evaluate all dogs with increased calcium concentrations.

Harrisburg, Pa. - Veterinarians in Pennsylvania may be required to provide pet owners better documentation about medication usage, dosages and contraindications if drugs are administered outside the veterinary hospital.

Fort Pierce, Fla. - The media spotlight once again shone on veterinary medicine in a less-than-traditional way.

Denver - Veterinarians who help a colleague provide a needed medication to a patient will be exempt from any disciplinary action if a new Senate bill is passed.

Sulphur, Okla. - After cheating death and surviving a frigid night in a Dumpster, Wall-E the puppy is somewhat of a celebrity.