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Individualized drug therapy increasingly is being recognized as an important aspect of health care for both human and veterinary medicine. Consequently, veterinarians must reach beyond FDA-approved veterinary products to provide the current standard of veterinary care to their patients.

Exotic animal medicine is an exciting and rapidly growing part of companion animal practice. Exotics represent roughly 25-30% of the companion animal market for veterinary services. Pet owners readily seek out veterinary care for birds, small exotic mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

It has been stated that: Systemic hypertension associated with kidney disease is a very real problem, and has been diagnosed in over 60% of cats with chronic renal disease.

Seeing more senior pets? That's great. But it's important to teach clients to be on the lookout for signs of aging and corresponding behavioral changes.

Our correspondent wraps up her time with Dr. Marty Becker's Big Bus Tour by catching up with the folks who make it all work.

Can you hear the jazz music? Catch up with Dr. Becker and his bus on the Bayou.

Dr. Marty Becker's Big Bus tour gets off to a rousing start in Houston.

Catch up with our correspondent as she tags along with Dr. Becker on the first leg of his nationwide tour.

Follow this lesson from human healthcare to help keep your patients out of harm's way.

Banfield: Diabetes, cats

Of the pets who end up in shelters, few are reunited with their owners. Here are a few tips for communicating to your clients about the importance of idendification.

Follow these tips to keep clients happy when they call your practice.

Correct answer for Image Quiz: Cytology-A dyspneic calico with a runny nose

It takes more than good grades and extra-curricular activities to impress employers in the veterinary profession.

Here's a look at our favorite features from the reception areas in this year's Hospital Design Competition entries.

After a slight increase near the end of last year, revenues level out for most California practices.

Veterinary Economics board member will promote the veterinary profession and his new book on a nationwide tour.

ClinQuiz: What's your pet obesity IQ? (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina) Answer 4) A

ClinQuiz: Is this pet overweight? (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina) Answer 4) B

Don't just sit around waiting for good things to happen. Go out and make your own luck.

Hundreds of volunteers will provide free, sight-saving eye exams to thousands of service dogs during the month of May.

University of Virginia investigators look to develop a nonsurgical sterilization method for cats and dogs.

Your financial health is just as important as your veterinary practice's. Use this advice to make sure you're well off now and in the years ahead.

What happens to America's pets when their owners die? Some schools are helping pet owners plan ahead for their animals' well-being.