Stephanie Skernivitz

Canines can carry norovirus--a primary cause of gastroenteritis and of diarrheal disease in humans.

Logan, Utah - An agricultural researcher is investigating new pasture-management strategies to treat various conditions of livestock.

A 5-year-old dog was given a new lease on life-more significantly, a new face.

When a cat experiences seizures that do not impact the entire body, this may indicate changes in the hippocampus of the cat's brain.

Fort Collins, Colo. - To save a dog's leg, a veterinary orthopedic surgeon tried something radical.

Davis, Calif. - In a first study of its kind, veterinarians across the country reported on the prevalance of certain common pathogens among the equine population.

A certain scent is associated with lung cancer, and dogs can detect it.

Carvallis, Ore. - Canine cancer is presenting new opportunities for veteirnary and medical researchers to develop new treatment strategies.

Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. - moisture-enhanced feline diet, coupled with increased activity, may inhibit the rate of weight gain in cats, according to research published in the June issue of the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.

National Report - In the world of sheltering, dogs are definitely faring better than cats.

Bloomington, Ind. - Flame-retardant concentrations are five to 10 times higher in dogs than in humans.

Davis, Calif. - A new DNA test created by the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Genetics Laboratory helps measure the risk of pug dogs developing necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME).

Gainesville, Fla. - Fibrocartilaginous embolism, referred to as spinal-cord stroke, may be increasing in incidence in certain dogs.

North Grafton, Mass. - Dog owners often assume that pet food for senior dogs is tailored to the nutritional needs of the older pet, possibly offering reduced calories or age-specific nutrients. But results of a new study indicate the nutritional value of food targeted to older dogs can vary widely from brand to brand.

London - The British Veterinary Medical Association and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe were effective in thwarting a move by members of the European Paliament to limit veterinarians' access to sell veterinary medicines directly to farmers and other animal owners.

Fort Pierce, Fla. - The media spotlight once again shone on veterinary medicine in a less-than-traditional way.

Topeka, Kan. - It was designed to protect veterinary/client confidentiality, but pushback from the state veterinary board may table a state bill's chances to move forward this year.

National Report - Prices are rising across the board, from food to gas. What do these escalating costs mean to veterinarians?

Equine genital cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer in horses, may be triggered by a newly identified papillomavirus, known as EcPV-2.

North Bend, Ore. - An Oregon veterinarian and her husband shaved their heads to draw attention to the plight of shelter animals in their community.

Heartworm is now a reportable condition in the state of Washington.

Austin, Texas - The debate over who can perform equine teeth-floating procedures surfaced again in Texas.

Hillsborough, N.J. - Although she didn't plan to become a feline practitioner, Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, MS, a 1990 graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, is now the new president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).

Austin, Texas -- The debate over who can perform equine teeth-floating procedures surfaced again in Texas.

The AAEP issues new recommendations targeting the harness racing industry and recommendations for veterinarians' roles.

The question of whether dogs have become too "domesticated" has researchers in Australia putting canines to the test for answers.

Hispanic, foreign-born population growth signals need for multilingual expertise in practice, DVMs say

Janet Van Dyke, DVM, talks about the significance of the new ACVAMR specialty designation and trends in animal rehabilitation.

Bartonella species is a new and emerging bacterial pathogen for veterinarians.

Gainesville, Fla. - A first-of-its-kind pilot study involving Doberman pinschers that present with early stage dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) uses adult stem cells to mend the animal's heart activity.