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More than 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease in the United States each year, most of whom live in the northern part of the country. Researchers set out to learn why.

Kentucky lacks felony provisions for animal cruelty, including neglect, sexual assault, and abandonment of an animal.

New research shows that stem cell–derived transplants may help restore vision in end-stage retinal degeneration.

The pocket-sized DNA sequencer the MinION can replace an entire laboratory and bring wildlife poachers and smugglers to justice faster and more affordably.

Dr. Bo Brock's local old man contingency intervenes shockingly in the case of an obstructed horse with negligent owners.

A recent JAVMA news release on the pet supplement market in the United States reveals that although supplements are popular with pet owners, concerns about efficacy and industry regulations remain.

For the sixth year in a row, Nationwide reports that pet obesity is once again on the rise.

A report by Grand Review Research, Inc. announced a projected increase in the global pet food market to $99 billion by 2022.

In 2016, huge gains were made in the limiting of animal research and testing, but there’s still more to be done.

After a severe injury to her left leg 2 months ago, 5-month-old baby elephant Fah Jam is finally feeling better with the help of hydrotherapy.

When horses are unable to solve a problem, they will use visual and tactile signals to ask humans for help.

Quarters for Conservation, an innovative program at the Oakland Zoo in California, raises money for both on-site and worldwide conservation efforts.

A grant of nearly $240,000 has been awarded to KSU for training of rural veterinarians in a range of important areas.

Researchers found recently that cranberry extract does not reduce the incidence of bacteriuria in dogs with acute intervertebral disk herniation.

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Two young boys are helping local animals this week by collecting pet food and supplies from their neighbors.

As in dogs, body weight has a clinically relevant effect on echocardiographic measurements in cats.

Two North Carolina hotels are offering guests an adoptable dog program to help local animal shelters find homes for dogs in need.

Research has shown that chickens are not as bird-brained as people believe them to be.

Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, offers six symptoms to diagnose a toxic team environment.

Satellite observations have helped scientists better understand how animal habitats are being altered due to the changing climate. This information can also help scientists peek into the future and forecast what animals might do next.

In a first-of-its-kind international study, researchers have found that dog walking increased levels of perceived neighborhood surveillance and safety in some communities.

Please, PLEASE don't let these happen to you. Architect Heather Lewis at the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference shared these with us at CVC Kansas City.

When pet owners visit veterinary practice, their first and last interactions are typically with the front office team. Consequently, client service representatives need to be well trained to create positive first and last impressions.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the use of oxygen under pressure delivered in a specialized chamber built to withstand high internal pressure.

The importance of early environmental exposure for puppies has been recognized since the early 1960s. However, not all exposure is the same and proper implementation takes thoughtful preparation and planning.

Ed Turner was staying in patient housing provided by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, feeling weak, tired and anxious about what he was facing. After years of remission from kidney cancer, the disease had returned, this time in his liver. The Elkton, Virginia, resident’s white blood cell count soared; he had an infection and felt too sick to even talk to family. When Cynthia Ingram, a registered nurse and animal therapy coordinator at CTCA, brought therapy dog Tori to visit Turner and his wife, Michelle, at their guest quarters, Turner was touched.