Veterinary practices performing more euthanasias despite increase in stop treatment point
Expert practitioners discuss possible causes for apparent discrepancy.
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R.K. Anderson, revolutionary behaviorist and inventor of Gentle Leader, dies at 90
Anderson credited with changing veterinary behavior approach from punitive to motivational.
Pol stands by 'old school' approach to veterinary practice
Incredible Dr. Pol star unfazed by probation, professional scrutiny.
Veterinarians lost in Glacier National Park survived five days in treacherous conditions before rescue
Hikers' experience and preparedness sustained them until rescue crews found them in Montana backcountry.
Search continues for two veterinarians missing in Glacier National Park
Despite challenging weather conditions, evidence of hikers keeps hope alive.
Hotly debated amendments to Alabama practice act voted down by state veterinary board
Public shows up in support of nonprofit spay-neuter clinics.
Dr. Pol, reality TV veterinarian, fined and placed on probation for negligence, incompetence
National Geographic says disciplinary action will not affect the highly rated show.
Conflict over nonprofit veterinary clinics escalates in Alabama
State veterinary board proposes changes to practice act; lack of consensus prevents state VMA from taking a stance.
Pit bull ban continues in Miami-Dade County despite opposition from South Florida Veterinary Medical Association
Voters overwhelmingly uphold ban; county acted in July to make animal services 'no kill.'
Veterinary groups contend with retail pharmacy issues
AVMA, Oregon VMA look to open communication between veterinarians and pharmacists.
American Humane Association investigates why people don't own pets
Surprising barriers include lasting grief over loss of a previous pet-and a frank dislike of cats.
USDA issues decertification notice to horse industry organizations
Groups challenge amended regulations to Horse Protection Act regarding soring.
Preventive health toolkit aims to increase pet health and veterinary practice visits
Program offers online survey followed by strategic tools to guide veterinarians.
Audit of the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners reveals struggling agency
Board adopts audit recommendations, asks for additional staffing.
Play offense in the pharmaceutical marketplace
Consultant Fritz Wood explains how and why it’s essential to the health of veterinary practices.
H3N2v infection continues to spread
Infections now reported in 10 states; contact with swine at agricultural fairs largely to blame, officials say.
U.S. Reps. from Tennessee and Kentucky sponsor H.R. 6388 to amend the Horse Protection Act
Amendments aim to increase protection against equine soring.
FTC, AVMA, pharmaceutical industry members to discuss business practices and distribution of pet medications
AVMA encourages veterinarians to provide comments for the workshop through the federal register by Sept. 14.
Alabama spay-neuter bill dies quiet death
HB 156 allowing veterinarians to work at nonprofit facilities never reaches final vote; issues between clinics and ASBVME may be far from over.
Imbalanced veterinary workforce highlights opportunities as well as challenges
Veterinary workforce study's maldistribution findings put a spotlight on profession's economic difficulties.
Pet owners find lack of chicken jerky recall, FDA warning unacceptable
A class action lawsuit is filed against manufacturers who maintain the products, made in China, are safe.
Surprising barriers include lasting grief over loss of a previous pet--and a frank dislike of cats.
California veterinarian arrested after dog dies in hot vehicle
Veterinary surgeon is 'devastated' after dog's death from suspected heat exhaustion.
Colorado Springs veterinary clinic deals with Waldo Canyon Fire
Jamie Gaynor, DVM, MS, EMT, treats evacuated animals, hopes clinic will avoid evacuation.
CATalyst Council sets out to increase feline veterinary visits, client education with cat-friendly practice makeover
Study finds 5 percent increase in feline visits for participating practices.
Florida veterinarians manage migratory mortality
Hundreds of greater shearwater sea birds wash up on Florida coastline.