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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.

I hurried into the exam room and uttered my usual cheery "Good morning!" before realizing that no one else was there.

Shifting societal perceptions, and a lot of money, fueling popularity.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Whether a veterinarian has helped animals impacted by disaster or lost it all in a catastrophe, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has several resources at the DVM's disposal.

Hartford, Conn. - Connecticut lawmakers are eyeing legislation that would compensate owners of animals that are killed or maimed by other dogs.

Fort Collins, Colo. - A new company called VetDC will serve as a new arm of Colorado State University (CSU) to develop and market new products for the veterinary market.

Tallahassee, Fla. - Florida lawmakers want the state's Board of Veterinary Medicine to set minimum standards for vaccination clinics.

Durango, Colo. - About 150 dogs in Durango, Colo., have fallen ill with one local veterinarian can only call a "mystery."

Topeka, Kan. - It was designed to protect veterinary/client confidentiality, but pushback from the state veterinary board may table a state bill's chances to move forward this year.

National Report - The search for new deans of Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences and the University of California-Davis' (UC-Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine are well underway.

St. Paul, Min. - The University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center has opened a new trauma center designed to mimic the human model for clinical trauma care.

Nashville, Tenn. - Crossing your fingers and hoping it never happens to you is not an effective disaster management plan.

National Report - Nearly one-third of the veterinary professionals surveyed don't typically bring their own cat in for an annual wellness examination.

Magnolia, Ark. - Southern Arkansas University officials are talking about a new veterinary school.

Grafton, Mass. - Veterinarians at Tufts University discovered a new treatment for people suffering from E. coli poisoning.

Honolulu - Lawmakers in Hawaii are considering new continuing education (CE) requirements for veterinarians.

Two practitioners' takes-and your chance to chime in.

I've proudly promoted wellness testing because what is the cost of not testing?

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The serum chemistry profile, complete blood count, and urinalysis findings that indicate kidney disease.

Chronic anemia affects the body negatively in a number of ways and decreases an animal's quality of life.

First, a word of caution.... Assess each individual situation carefully and remember that anything can be dangerous in the right quantity (even water). Also, consider health status of patient. Once you take all these into account, there are many exposures that you may be able to talk clients through managing at home.