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Why does the public have such a divergent view of veterinary and human medicine? Much of the perception can be traced to television shows that depict, kindly, but not very savvy veterinarians, the leadership of organized veterinary medicine not being more proactive, and much of it is certainly due to the natural consequence of the differing values placed on animal versus human life.

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In the Diagnote appearing in the August issue of DVM Newsmagazine, decompressive cystocentesis and a five-step plan to re-establish urethral patency was described.

Bridgewater, N.J.-Second to cost, a lack of knowledge is a chief reason for poor canine oral health, a Pharmacia Animal Health survey shows. The survey of 200 pet owners showed they treat their dog as a family member or consider it to be a family member and have taken the animal to the veterinarian in the last year for routine care.

Feline, Manx, 1 year old, male castrated, 7.8 lbs.

Redwood Shores, Calif.-The animal rights movement is changing the way society views animals, according to an ethnofuturist, and in the next 20 years its increasing influence will become even more evident.

Haverhill, Mass. - In September, Veterinary Healthcare Consultants will host a grand opening, here, of its 1,200 sq. ft. educational center dedicated to veterinary healthcare professionals.

Washington - Veterinary Centers of America Inc., Los Angeles-based operator of 211 animal hospitals nationwide, has filed for the second time with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public and raise up to $242 million.

Miami Beach, Fla. - A two-month undercover investigation ground to a halt when authorities raided an apartment in early August and seized 110 pounds of ketamine, also called, "Special K," according to the Associated Press (AP).

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Last month, I received a phone call from Mr. Maykit concerning his dog's rash.

Baton Rouge-Six students in the Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU) soon will begin research projects funded by Merck-Merial Animal Health Grants Program.

Rockville, Md.-The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently appointed an expert in public health to develop an antimicrobial risk assessment policy.

New York-Animal News Center, a not-for-profit organization promoting animal welfare, has created a new Web site featuring stories on pets and wildlife as well as editorials on animal-related issues.

Washington-As a bill amendment allocating $5 million toward the research of antimicrobial resistance awaits introduction in the U.S. Senate, its companion received overwhelming approval in the House.

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Redwood Shores, Calif.-Who knows what the future holds? An ethnofuturist, whose job it is to sleuth out lasting consumer trends, says the animal rights movement is changing the way society views animals, and in the next 20 years its increasing influence will become even more evident.

Accounts receivable is not an ugly term in itself.

London-The British have confirmed a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad-cow disease, in an animal born after controls were introduced to eradicate the illness, the Associated Press reports.

Washington-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that researchers now have important new information about the genetic makeup of Listeria.

Newborn pigs may get off to a better start if given a one-time injection of the anti-inflammatory agent dexamethasone, according to research from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Baton Rouge, La.-A bovine virus not originally suspected to cause respiratory tract infections in cattle is now associated with outbreaks of shipping fever pneumonia, researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU) report.

Houston-In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Allison, which swept through Texas in early June, researchers at the Texas Medical Center are keeping their fingers crossed that at least some tissue and bacteria samples survived the storm that left up to 35,000 laboratory animals dead, according to Associated Press.

Chicago-Creating an internal debacle of sorts, the Board of Directors of the Hooved Animal Humane Society (HAHS) voted unanimously to suspend with pay former Executive Director Donna Ewing, who has since filed suit against the board and seeks their ouster.

Lexington, Ky.-In mid-June, equine practitioners say cases of pericarditis and unilateral eye problems are still impacting a wide range of horse breeds.