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Researchers have determined that several congeners of two persistent organic pollutants are associated with increased risk of feline hyperthyroidism.

European researchers examined the social behaviors of neutered versus intact dogs. Here’s what they found.

You don't need to FISH for a reason to promote microchips to veterinary clients. Here are some quick thoughts to score a slew of new pets protected from abandonment.

Two lots of Smallbatch Pets Chicken Blend for Dogs & Cats have been recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered a consent decree of permanent injunction between the United States and Syfrett Feed Company Inc.

When a foals improper placement is interfering with delivery, the practitioners success hinges on accurate determination of the cause and swift, appropriate intervention.

Here's our weekly rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

A recent review article links animal abuse and human violence, emphasizing the veterinarian’s important role in preventing and reducing both.

In this week’s roundup: monkey deaths spurred by fear over yellow fever in Brazil, an ambulance service for cows in India, and the problem with exotic animal and mobile zoos in Canada.

The demographics of canine hip dysplasia and its human counterpart—developmental dysplasia of the hip—show some striking similarities.

Here's what your colleagues are doing to market to owners of senior pets, plus, some strategies for better client compliance along the way.

Former Georgia governor, UGA alumnus vows to be a good steward of U.S. land, protect interests of farmers and ranchers.

Inspired by the discovery of an antimicrobial protein in Komodo dragon plasma, researchers have synthesized a peptide called DRGN-1 that demonstrated potent antimicrobial and wound healing activity.

Veterinary dentist Dr. Jan Bellows compiled this list of food, treats and more that are proven effective in maintaining the health of pets' teeth.

A recent study found promise in a new drug that treats cachexia, a progressive wasting syndrome. The trial is currently in canine patients, with hopes to move to human patients in the future.

A new study shows that bonobos—not chimpanzees, as was once thought—may be more closely linked, anatomically speaking, to humans.

Here's our weekly rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

In light of multiple recent human cases of Asian H7N9 bird flu in China, the country is taking measures to prevent further spread of the virus.

In successive generations of homing pigeons, researchers observed that collective intelligence accumulates and leads to progressive modifications.

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Among the stories in this week’s roundup: the first malaria vaccine introduced in Africa, plans to tag millions of cows in India to curb smuggling, and how pet dogs reduce the risk for allergies and obesity.

Congressmen and veterinarians Ted Yoho, Ralph Abraham and Kurt Schrader seek to highlight the past and present contributions of purpose-bred dogs.

Silver nanoparticles have demonstrated marked antibacterial activity against multi-drug resistant bacteria commonly found in infected postsurgical wounds in humans.

With these two diseases growing both beyond and within their endemic bounds, CAPC hopes veterinarians use the predictions to encourage prevention and testing.

Analyzing different birth modes, researchers identified associations between gut microbiota composition in 3-month old infants and exposure to furry pets.

The FDA has issued 14 warning letters and 4 online advisory letters to US-based companies illegally selling more than 65 products with fraudulent claims that they cure cancer.

Veterinarians packed into these clinical lectures during CVC in 2016. Check out similar topics planned for this year, plus find resources to help right now with the patient in front of you.

These veterinary professionals work as technicians by day, highly qualified pet sitters by night.

In a comparison of video versus owner observation in assessing urination behaviors in cats, researchers concluded that a combination of the two methods may be best.

The Central Veterinary Conference in Virginia Beach (May 18–21) is around the corner. Here's where to eat, unwind and go in historic Virginia Beach.