Medical

Nashville-About 70 million cats are estimated as feral or free-roaming in the United States, and it is putting pressure on wildlife species and resources to solve the problem.

At 34 years old, baby faced Neil Shaw, DVM, ACVIM, appears to have walked straight off a college campus.

Ames, Iowa-Iowa State University (ISU) lays claim to a first for veterinary medicine.

It was a lush backyard. I mean lush. There were trees and vines and ivy and shrubs and bushes and fountains . and a pot-bellied pig.

Stretched out off South Tampa's busy main line is a small animal practice so community integrated, some clients have been visiting for more than 30 years. Yet the bustling Veterinary Medical Clinic, Inc. is anything but quietly settled in its sub-tropic surroundings. Since its 1970s inception, Dr. Eddie Garcia has been building, both inside and out.

Manhattan, Kansas-Several new therapies for feline asthma are being tested at Kansas State University (KSU) on cats that don't respond to conventional asthma therapy.

St. Louis-Nestlé Purina's Life Span Study shows that maintaining a dog's lean body condition extended their median life span by 15 percent.

Chicago-Obesity is a common denominator among people and their pets. Now experts plan to use the facts to support a novel weight loss management program.

Exposure to methamphetamine can enhance up to 15 times the expression of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in tissue-cultured brain cells from cats, according to research performed at The Ohio State University (OSU).

Atlanta-Widespread use of heartworm preventive has not changed rates for infection of the disease in the last 10 years, according to a Gallup survey to 18,000 veterinary clinics nationwide.

The lists of emerging diseases in pets and humans bear a striking resemblance. This is because many of these diseases are zoonotic, shared, or of "animal origin".

Take preventive steps to reduce risk of contracting disease from cats, help avoid pet relinquishment (PDF)

Changes in host, pathogen and environment have created new challenges for controlling diseases in pets, people

Despite having little effect on cats, various species of Bartonella can cause medical problems in humans

In the April issue of DVM Newsmagazine (p. 48) we considered application of seven diagnostic axioms with the goal of enhancing patient care.

Ithaca, N.Y.-The English Mastiff dog breed is enabling scientists to help explain retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in humans.

Stillwater, Okla.-It's almost always fatal to domestic cats, and it's spreading.

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. - An animal center in southern California launched its first kidney dialysis service for dogs and cats on May 18.

Newark, N.J. - Lawmakers in the state of New Jersey are resolute on making surgical silencing of dogs illegal.

Madison, Wis.-University of Wisconsin-Madison veterinary clinicians are evaluating cancer radiation that can selectively irradiate animal tumors without interfering with other tissue.

Washington-Barely a growl surfaced after the Senate recently approved the Puppy Protection Act, which specifies new canine breeding and treatment guidelines.

London-Britain is considering lifting a six-month quarantine on pets arriving from the United States and Canada - in part under pressure from pet-loving diplomats.

Small animal hospital relies on customer service, not low prices, to fuel business

Vienna, Va.-Veterinarians in the area surrounding Washington D.C. and Baltimore now have access to the latest technology in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Pullman, Wash.-A Washington State University (WSU) veterinarian has found a mutant gene responsible for some Collies' sensitivity to common anti-parasitic drugs, which when used, can result in death.

On the edge of the state's fastest growing county sits a quaint small animal and exotic solo practice unspoiled by the encroaching city and its fast-paced lifestyle.

Duluth, Ga.-The American Animal Hospital Association and Merial have teamed up to launch a new consumer education campaign on the importance of visiting the veterinarian.

Richmond, Va.-The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians recently released the 2002 version of the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control.

Dr. Michael Dryden tackles the difficult to task of controlling flea infestations in cats through an intergrated approach to prevention.

Pittsburgh-The Heinz Pet Products 47th Dog Hero of the Year honor goes to a frisky Australian Blue Heeler that survived an alligator encounter.