News

The expanding pet-food recall that started with Ontario-based Menu Foods Inc. has prompted the government to consider whether pet foods should be regulated in Canada.

How do I respond when clients ask if they can cook their pets' food?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval of the nation?s first human vaccine for H5N1 influenza, commonly known as avian or bird flu.

National Report - A national survey to gauge the impact of the contaminated pet food following the massive recall was launched late yesterday.

Dr. Washabau describes how to handle this toxicosis in dogs.

Menu Foods pet-food recall was estimated at snaring 1 percent of all pet food. As the recall list grew, so did DVM Newsmagazine's coverage. Click here for more coverage

In response to pet-owner concerns after the large-scale recall of some pet foods, the American Veterinary Medical Association issued guidelines on making home-cooked meals for pets while reiterating that non-recalled pet foods remain the best option.

In response to pet-owner concerns after the large-scale recall of some pet foods, the American Veterinary Medical Association issued guidelines on making home-cooked meals for pets while reiterating that non-recalled pet foods remain the best option.

In response to pet-owner concerns after the large-scale recall of some pet foods, the American Veterinary Medical Association issued guidelines on making home-cooked meals for pets while reiterating that non-recalled pet foods remain the best option.

National Report - 4/9/07 - In response to pet-owner concerns after the large-scale recall of some pet foods, the American Veterinary Medical Association issued guidelines on making home-cooked meals for pets while reiterating that non-recalled pet foods remain the best option.

Your team shoulders a big chunk of the job when it comes to communicating with clients. This advice from Firstline helps prepare them to answer clients' tough questions in a crisis.

National Report - 4/4/07 - Members of Congress are joining a rapidly expanding hue and cry over last month's recall of tainted pet foods, with at least three lawmakers demanding answers from the Food and Drug Administration and Menu Foods.

Practices across the country are fielding waves of calls from scared pet owners as news about the pet food recall continues to break. Use these tips to answer clients' questions.

From DVM Newsmagazine--Members of Congress are joining a rapidly expanding hue and cry over last month's recall of tainted pet foods, with at least three lawmakers demanding answers from the Food and Drug Administration and Menu Foods.

From DVM Newsmagazine--Members of Congress are joining a rapidly expanding hue and cry over last month's recall of tainted pet foods, with at least three lawmakers demanding answers from the Food and Drug Administration and Menu Foods.

We asked some folks in the field how they're handling the pet food recall. Here are their tips from the trenches.

From DVM Newsmagazine--Members of Congress are joining a rapidly expanding hue and cry over last month's recall of tainted pet foods, with at least three lawmakers demanding answers from the Food and Drug Administration and Menu Foods.

Your team shoulders a big chunk of the job when it comes to communicating with clients. This advice from Firstline helps prepare them to answer clients' tough questions in a crisis.

Dr. Kim Hammond works in Africa for three to six weeks at a time to provide medical care for endangered mountain gorillas. These photos give you a close look at the gentle giants he works to protect.

This is your chance to share your practice tips with your colleagues and make a little money on the side. Just type up your idea and send it to us. We pay $50 for every idea we publish.

From Veterinary Medicine--Aminopterin and melamine: What practitioners need to know (Audio Clip)

Check here for updates on the cuts-and-gravy debacle.

I was a practicing veterinarian for 32 years. In all that time, I was never sued for malpractice. Did I ever make a mistake? Of course.

The long needle that comes attached to some types of central venous catheters comes with a needle and guard that can be cumbersome, especially in small patients.

It is difficult for staff members in the back of the clinic to know when a critically ill patient or an animal being euthanized is in an exam room and, thus, when they should walk by quietly.

National Report - When used with caution, the modern capabilities of e-mail and text messaging, now available on almost any cell phone or Blackberry, can improve and speed communication in a veterinary practice. But without appropriate limits, that practice can be damaged swiftly, experts say.

Las Vegas - Explain care benefits, cater communication to client personalities and show genuine interest in a pet owner's concerns. These techniques, according to a recent study, ensure pet owners are willing to pay for the highest quality of veterinary care.

Colebrook, N.H. - Despite warnings describing the shortage of large-animal veterinarians as acute, new graduates continue to steer clear of what's arguably the profession's neediest segment.

The public believes veterinarians are smart, compassionate and empathetic.

Recent veterinary graduates with a yen to open their own practice often face what might seem an insurmountable barrier.