Law & Ethics

"Driven to Bark" petition seeks 100,000 signatures for review by Obama administration.On August 4, Petplan Insurance launched “Driven to Bark,” an initiative to petition the Obama administration via the White House's petition site, We the People, to encourage all states to enact laws prohibiting animals from being left unattended in cars.Hot cars cause the deaths of many pets each year, yet only 15 states have statutes in place that discourage people from leaving pets in hot cars, Petplan states in a company release.

When a good client shows up at your clinic smelling like alcohol, how far would you go to keep her and her family safe on the trip home?Lisa Lone was a 53-year-old pet lover with three dogs, two cats and a squeaky guinea pig named Myrtle. She had been a client at Dr. Hay's veterinary clinic for 11 years-in fact, she was the ideal client. She diligently came in with her pets twice yearly for checkups, listened to all veterinary recommendations and was very proud to recommend Dr. Hay to all who would listen.

Unanimous passage in U.S. House removes DEA target from mobile veterinarians' backs.

Reps. Schrader and Yoho lead bill to unanimous passage in U.S. House removing the DEA target from mobile veterinarians' backs.

Charges against Dr. William Weber became the center of the ASBVME's public battle against nonprofit spay/neuter clinics.

Take a page from Starbucks when looking to source foreign-bred dogs for the American market.

Bruce L. King, DVM, steps down amidst probe into allegations of misconduct brought by a former employee.Utah's chief state veterinarian, Bruce L. King, DVM, resigned June 1 after an investigation into allegations from a former employee accusing him of earning extra money by working on the side and other questionable practices, according to the Standard Examiner of Ogden, Utah.

Law enforcement is investigating the death as a possible homicide.Summoned to Thompson Peak Veterinary Service early Monday morning, Lassen County Sheriff's deputies found the body of Richard Meinert, DVM, 55, at his Janesville, Calif., clinic.

A look at the world of animal health from Alabama to Oregon

Two retailers ban treats made in China; search for cause continues; death toll rises.

Chihuahua owner accuses Millard Lucien Tierce, DVM, of gross negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

USDA alleges violations of the Animal Welfare Act after 12 musk oxen died at a university facility.

Couple accuse Millard Lucien Tierce, who allegedly kept sick dogs for experiments, of gross negligence.

Dr. Millard Tierce suspected of animal cruelty after former employee notified clients their pet was not euthanized as agreed upon.

Consumers are encouraged to go to their veterinarians with questions regarding their pets' nutrition.

Veterinary profession, industry would be heavily affected by changes.

State legislators believe move will create greater efficiency within the animal health industry.

S.D. was the last of the 50 states to adopt such legislation.

H.R. 1528 passed out of committee and is anticipated to go before the U.S. House as soon as this week.

Therapists challenge state law requiring a veterinary license to practice massage on pets.

AVMA cites bipartisan support for PAST Act, says new bill just a diversion.

Judge rules Dr. Ron Hines' online veterinary advice subject to First Amendment interpretation.

Michigan State large animal student Chelsea Render temporarily trades halls of academia for halls of Congress.

House bill advances to committee shortly after Senate version passes.

New York veterinarian Dr. Shirley Koshi dies from apparent suicide; many blame negative campaign against her.

'Oki' is now back home with her owners-two UC-Davis veterinarians.

Bill says mandatory veterinary prescription writing will lower cost of pet ownership, encourage competition.

After a mobile veterinary surgeon departs and complications arise, this doctor learns the cost of shocking a pet owner with an extra invoice.