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The Five explores punishment in the pet-food recall, news from WVC, and advice on fielding lots of client questions on a busy day.

West Hollywood -- Retail pet sales will become illegal in West Hollywood beginning March 19.

Springfield, Ill. -- A bill before the Illinois House of Representatives could cut state funding for spay/neuter programs.

Pullman, Wash. -- Dr. William Davis, a professor in the Washington State University (WSU) Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, developed a new test for bovine tuberculosis (bTB).

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted regulatory approval for a new contraceptive device for female white-tailed deer.

Ace, the superior sniffer

Washington -- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to accept applications for a federal veterinary student loan repayment program that has been seven years in the making by April.

Jack, the shining example

Fala, the child expert

Ariel, the perfect clinic kitty

Fort Collins, Colo. -- The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine launched an urgent care service.

Precious, the senior specialist

Rockville, Md. -- The FDA will provide frequent updates on the world of animal health through its new Twitter account.

Arlington -- The more than 26,000 exotic animals seized from a Texas pet-trade facility in December will remain in the custody of rescue groups.

Richmond, British Columbia -- You may now be able to diagnose cancer in a dog with a simple blood test.

Las Vegas -- Attendance at Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) was up over last year despite the sluggish economy, according to conference organizers.

Glen Burnie, Md. -- VetCentric Inc. has announced a partnership with Pfizer Animal Health that will open the full suite of Pfizer products to VetCentric?s partner clinics for home delivery.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Want to help sculpt the future of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)? Here's your chance. As part of its "Future Critical Issues Scan," the AVMA is looking to reevaluate and revise its strategic plan with input from its members.

Kentucky -- Equine veterinarians in Kentucky have formed a new equine welfare group: the nonprofit Equine Health and Welfare Alliance Inc (EHWA).

New Banfield study identifies animals most at risk.

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces a voluntary recall of Nature?s Variety Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Example of an anesthesia, surgery, and treatment consent form from Dr. Jeff Rothstein

Travel sheet example from Dr. Jeff Rothstein.

Example of a hospitalized-patient flow sheet from Dr. Jeff Rothstein.

Brea, Calif. -- Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has released its list of the top 10 medical conditions for which claims were submitted last year for dogs and cats.