Animal Welfare

When you have fractious cats running amok in your veterinary clinic, whats the best way to restrain them? We have a few ideas.

Theres a fine line to walk when talking to your veterinary clients about pain without paining the clients and, of course, yourself.

'I'm able to align my beliefs with my work by working with pets of the homeless,' Colorado doctor says.

Controversial government research has come to a grinding halt, thanks to a watchdog group.

Dr. Ilona Rodan protects the human-animal bond by having veterinary clients bring in floor plans of their homes.

As an adjunct to traditional veterinary prevention and control methods, experts believe oral vaccination of dogs may help thwart this deadly disease.

Should the unthinkable occur, the AVMA offers guidance for veterinary professionals on the best ways to cull large numbers of animals quickly, efficiently and humanely.

A veterinary medical ethical issue for the 21st century.

If this state law goes through, malpractice insurance for anyone caring for animals, including veterinary hospitals, could increase. Heres how it could happen as well as a look at a compromise that might hold off the drastic change.

Successful long-term management of Pandora syndrome involves treating the cat, the environment and, last but not least, the client.

Through donations and partnerships with organizations that help people and pets in need, the company continues to support its long-held belief that life is #betterwithpets.

What special considerations must be considered in older pets?

There are the legalities, and there are the emotions. How you can help your veterinary clients through this much-dreaded situation.

Screen sharing is proving a powerful collaborative and teaching tool.

As veterinary technology soars ahead, pet owners are left with a lot of choices about diagnostics and treatment to sort through. And what if even we as veterinarians arent quite sure what the right thing to do is? Thats where four basic principles of clinical bioethics pioneered in human medicine can come to the rescue.

Immunizing mice via vaccine-laced food may slow the spread of Lyme disease in humans and animals, experts say.

These parasites are busy, veterinarian says.

Additional lot/date codes have been added to the list of recalled canned dog foods, with many owners distraught and angry after their pets fell ill or died.

Florida lawmakers hope to close loophole making videosbut not torturea national felony.

American Horse Council, AAEP, USDA pledge to keep U.S. horse herd healthy in case of a disease outbreak.

The recall includes prescription diet and over-the-counter canned food; supplier cited as source of error.

Discussing all natural, organic parasite preventives with clients and general practitioners.

Sharing of information leads to success stories.

When your client comes in with a cute new fuzzball, provide some education about the importance of play.

Easily understandable advice on choosing a veterinary behavior professional.