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From the physical exam down to questions asked by the client on social mediamanage your veterinary records to prevent (or worst case scenario: survive) examining board inquiries.

The pet food recall announced by Hills on January 31 has left untold numbers of pet owners devastated and outraged, and many are now seeking justice.

A vaguely worded handbook may result in a tangle of litigation. Heres what you need to know before presenting one to your team members.

Tuskegee student Fallon Blackwood indicted in Alabama and North Carolina; owners say she promised their horses a better life.

Cannabis sativa L no longer defined as illegal substance as long as products derived from it contain less than 0.3% THC.

Dr. Christopher Allen gives legal advice for marijuana veterinary use and discussion

Do veterinary practices have a role in alleviating the national crisis? The feds say yes.

Why does my employment contract want me to waive my right to jury trial, and what does it mean?

From big box retail and mental health research to the ever-controversial CBD products, heres what you, our readers, were most interested in this year.

Two companies have voluntarily recalled certain lots of dry dog food after reports of pets becoming ill because of an excess of the vitamin.

Licensing board alleges that Virginia Leis diverted pain medication intended for animal use.

Judges now have authority to decide who keeps the family pet in divorce the same way child custody is handled.

A veterinarian recommending only natural flea and tick prevention is reported to her state board. Will her approach be deemed negligent or merely incomplete?

In a recent commentary, Drs. Lisa Moses, Steven Niemi and Elinor Karlsson offer causes for concern and advice for regulation.

Once upon a time, veterinary practices were owned by veterinarians. Then other interested parties came along ...

One retired kennel owner offers to provide veterinary services for his neighborsbut hes not a veterinarian. Whats the local practice owner to do?

Haunted. Vulnerable. Alone. The act of bullying is to silo a person, separate her from community and take away her security and safety and sense of self-worth.

Though the situation was fictional, dvm360 reader suggests it could have and should have been handled differently.

Missouri official reaches out after receiving calls from practitioners questioning articles premise.

If you're thinking of retiring or selling your practice, Dr. Christopher Allen has some words of advice on making sure you set up your 'baby' to have a happy new life on its own.

This veterinary hospital owner says his 67-year-old associate is slowing down and needs to consider retiring. Is he out of line? Dr. Rosenberg weighs in.

Still wondering if CBD oil lives up to the hype, or if youll go to jail for recommending it? New research from Cornell backs the claims, and the federal government seems to be loosening the noose on veterinary recommendations.

Equine veterinary professionals learn a lot of safety protocols. But one real danger rarely gets addressed in practiceand that needs to change, these experts say.

Noncompete terms are the gifts that keep on giving well after you leave a veterinary practice. If youre hoping to get out of yours, heres a picture of how that could goas well as some words of advice.

Dr. Kelly Folses attorney maintains his clients innocence, says her gun was not the weapon used.

Daniel Joseph Sanetz, 46, works in the human resources department at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.

Your client just bought a pet fox (is that even legal?) and wants you to see it. Heres everything you need to know.

New technology allows for connection with clients like never before, but what happens when a veterinary client vents her frustration online?

A new platform announced at WVC focuses on education and support for veterinarians' careers and well-being.

Imagine you decide to leave your veterinary practice and your coworker wants to follow. If you arent careful, you could end up in court.