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Incorrect answer for Image Quiz: Ophthalmology-A cat with a chronically red eye

Brea, Calif. -- Pet owners spend far more on fixing dental conditions than on preventive dental care, according new data from Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI).

National Report -- Taffy pet treats have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, while some horse feed products have been recalled because it may contain a medication that can be fatal at high doses.

National Report - Consumers still reeling from the economic fallout of the past few years continue to tighten their belts and rein in spending.

Veterinary colleges have had to cut programs, raise tuition and, in some cases, institute furlough days.

One practitioner's 13-step protocol to help horses suffering from this painful condition.

The NASC seeks to protect and enhance the integrity of the animal health product industry.

Change of routine can actually trigger behaviors.

Find out what the 2010 Tax Relief Act means for you and your veterinary practice.

West Lafayette, Ind. - Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine is increasing enrollment in response to projections of a veterinarian shortage in the coming years.

This breeding technique can help with both mare and stallion management.

Little Rock, Ark. - Legislation introduced in Arkansas would exclude animal husbandry from the veterinary practice act.

Ithaca, N.Y. - An accidental discharge of 1,600 gallons from Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine carcass digester Dec. 10-11 has been attributed to a programming error.

St. Joseph, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry are working together to establish a National Food Animal Veterinary Institute in Missouri.

Learn how to charge appropriate fees to maximize your profits.

National Report - A new study by the American Society for the pRevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says that only 19 percent of law enforcement officers are trained in handling crimes against animals, even though 78 percent acknowledge there is a link between animal abuse and other violent crimes.

North Bend, Ore. - An Oregon veterinarian and her husband shaved their heads to draw attention to the plight of shelter animals in their community.

Modesto, Calif. - a poultry producer filed a civil suit in California seeking specific directions on how to comply with the controversial Prop 2.

Topeka, Kan. - More than 1,000 dogs were euthanized as a last resort to thwart a canine distemper virus (CDV) outbreak at a USDA-licensed Kansas kennel, reports Dr. Bill Brown, Kansas' Livestock Commissioner.

A Q&A with canine physical rehabilitation expert Darryl Millis, DVM.

Dr. Carl Osborne discusses how adverse events are often caused by miscommunication.

San Francisco - Flea and tick products sold in California containing the chemical propoxur now must include a warning label.

Columbus, Ohio - The Ohio State University is accepting applications for its veterinary public health master's degree-the first of its kind in the country.

Hundreds of skin diseases affecting domestic dogs have been recognized and reported. Here's how to sort through them.

Toronto, Ontario - More than half of Canadian pet owners polled recently by Harris/Decima say animals are more reliable than people.

Adopting a pain management culture can benefit all stakeholders involved in patient care.

General practice remains at a crossroads; hastened by the economy, specialization

National Report - The number of dogs adopted from animal welfare organizations was flat over the last year, but cat adoptions increased 3 percent, according to recent figures from Pet Point, an animal management software ompany.

A recently published study evaluated the use of a commercially available point-of-care relaxin test for its sensitivity and specificity for pregnancy detection in cats.

At an American Association of Equine Practitioners meeting in 1978, I found myself seated next to Norman Chandler, a British veterinarian.