American Veterinarian Editorial Staff

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It can be a challenge to explain to cat owners how to give fluids subcutaneously (under the skin) to their cats.

Among this week’s top stories are the discovery of a young girl who apparently was being raised by monkeys in an Indian forest, a planned mass extermination of reindeer in Norway, and the now legal domestic trade of rhino horns in South Africa.

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Two products have been recalled voluntarily due to the potential risk for elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormones.

Three products sold by PetSmart have been voluntarily recalled due to metal contamination that may cause a choking hazard in pets.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., explains why some cats and dogs are more predisposed to obesity than others.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., expresses the necessity of having evidence-based research to have more clients buy into your physical rehabilitation program.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., discusses why the underwater treadmill is the most effective physical rehabilitation method for obese cats.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., explains why therapeutic exercises are the most effective form of physical rehabilitation for dogs.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., says finding low-calorie treats may encourage your obese pet to participate in physical rehabilitation.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., describes different techniques to weight management in both dogs and cats.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., explains the challenges of physical rehabilitation with an obese pet.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., discusses how to follow the path of becoming certified in veterinary rehabilitation.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., describes what a veterinary technician can and cannot do to a patient without a rehabilitation veterinarian present.

The annual harvest-related, bull-taming sport called Jallikattu sharply divided Indians last week.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., compares the different physical rehabilitation approaches toward a dog or a cat.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., explains how physical rehabilitation can improve the lives of animals with chronic pain and neurological disorders.

A new targeted drug is now available for control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, certified veterinary pain practitioner with VetMedTeam, LLC., explains the very large role of veterinary technicians in assessing pain.

Of all the tools available to help patients with diabetes monitor their glucose level, diabetes-alert dogs may have the most appeal.

Most of a large pod of dolphins have died after becoming stranded in shallow water off the southwest coast of Florida.

Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD, CVA, owner of Salzsieder & Associates, TPSG, LLC / DBA Total Practice Solutions—­Northwest, gives his pros and cons about whether to sell a practice privately or corporately.

Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD, CVA, owner of Salzsieder & Associates, TPSG, LLC / DBA Total Practice Solutions—­Northwest, discusses the importance of hiring a financial consultant as soon as you purchase a veterinary practice.

Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD, CVA, owner of Salzsieder & Associates, TPSG, LLC / DBA Total Practice Solutions—­Northwest, says divesting a veterinary practice over time is a great strategy for an owner.

Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD, CVA, owner of Salzsieder & Associates, TPSG, LLC / DBA Total Practice Solutions—­Northwest, explains what to consider when deciding when to sell your practice.

Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD, CVA, owner of Salzsieder & Associates, TPSG, LLC / DBA Total Practice Solutions—­Northwest, advises practice owners on how to earn money after semi- or fully retiring.

Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD, CVA, owner of Salzsieder & Associates, TPSG, LLC / DBA Total Practice Solutions—­Northwest, says your income can potentially double if you’re a practice owner.

Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD, CVA, Owner of Salzsieder & Associates, TPSG, LLC / DBA Total Practice Solutions—­Northwest, explains the risks that can be associated with buying or selling a mobile practice.

Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD, CVA, Owner of Salzsieder & Associates, TPSG, LLC / DBA Total Practice Solutions—­Northwest, discusses why it’s better to buy existing veterinary practices rather than starting a new one.