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Many practices are finding it difficult to hireand keepcredentialed veterinary technicians. Learn why are there so few of these elusive creatures and what can we do to help them flourish.

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine set out to answer the age-old question: Do dogs in the bedroom help or hinder a person’s sleep?

The deck is stacked with these Fetch speakers, who have found a way to work in the oh-so-scandalous card game into their sessions.

Board members will assist the editorial staff in delivering the latest clinical veterinary news.

The already strict animal welfare laws in California may be becoming even more strict. Potential legislation would require pork, veal, and eggs produced and sold in the state to be produced without restrictive crates or cages.

A study has recently identified a set of 5 personality factors in pet cats.

Dr. Robert Miller says when it comes to working with horses, every offense you commit from a horse's point of view needs a preplanned defense on your part.

The founders of Horses for Heroes Cowboy Up! program think a four-letter problem like PTSD calls for a four-legged solution. Heres how theyre helping veterans transition from wounded warriors to successful civilians.

The patient is young and healthywhat could possibly go wrong? Plenty, say Drs. Jennifer Wardlaw and Andrew Claude. Heed their tips

Veterinary oncology could be getting a step closer to using immunotherapy, given the safety and efficacy of a newly identified canine chimeric monoclonal antibody.

The authors of a recent review paper compared idiopathic calcium oxalate (CaOx) nephrolithiasis between dogs, cats, and humans.

This week in animal news from around the world: Mumbai pet owners gain access to pet ambulances, a Chinese village celebrates Dog Carrying Day, and animal advocates in Australia warn of a hidden animal welfare crisis that may wipe out the beloved koala.

We've been writing about wellness and preventive-care plans like crazy here for a while now. Here are a things we missed that we don't want you to miss.

Heres our weekly rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

Only 40% of dog owners actually walk their dogs. What motivates them to do it?

Trade Show Executive lists veterinary conference on their Fastest 50 Awards and Summit list.

With their generous donations of pet food, time and money, animal health companies are giving all they can to support the rescue, relief and recovery efforts for pets affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Whether a veterinary patient is symptomatic or asymptomatic, use this guide to help you get to a diagnosis.

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The relationship between welfare quality and the neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio can provide important insights into a working or breeding horse’s living environment.

Topping the world news this week are a veterinary nurse who poisoned her own pooch, a French animal rights activist who was gored by a bull, and a snakebite map now available in Australia.

Translational research studies in pets can serve as a useful bridge between traditional animal models and human clinical trials.

Did you miss any important news last month? Check out our top 5 most popular articles from August.

Without Dr. Codger breathing down her neck, Dr. Greenskin is able to grow her confidencebut can she convince her boss that they need to grow their veterinary team?

Texas veterinary board, animal health commission, USDA and more begin outreach in areas inundated with water in the storm's wake.

The end of the world may mean the beginning of a career pivot for veterinarians. With the right attitude, doomsday could be your lucky day!

Federal Trade Commission requires corporation to divest 12 veterinary clinics as a condition of acquiring pet care company VCA, Inc.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $4.8 million grant to the University of Arizona for continued development of a vaccine against valley fever that will protect dogs and, eventually, humans.

A survey of veterinary cancer specialists reveals which chemotherapeutics oncologists commonly avoid and which drugs they use to address these common adverse effects in their patients.

Shelter survey results and suggestions can help veterinary practices keep team members happy and engaged.