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This week in veterinary news around the world: the outlawed bloodsport of fox hunting is still causing havoc in one UK community, sleeping with your pets could spread E. coli along with other types of bacteria and fungi, and oriental eye infection could spread from mainland Europe to the UK.

Spelunkers and bats, cats and marine mammals and extinction in deer. How well do you know your wildlife diseases? Take the quiz and find out!

Intravenous lipid emulsion, or lipid rescue, has been shown to decrease hospitalization time and improve outcome in a variety of veterinary intoxications.

Results of a canine study may shine a light on the use of gene therapy in humans with muscular dystrophy.

How do dogs recognize themselves? A modified self-recognition test provides some answers.

Acute pain control is best accomplished by using a combination of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic modalities, including temperature-related therapies.

While the majority of laboratory animals are euthanized at the conclusion of research studies, some rescue groups are working to save these animals so they can live out the rest of their days in a happier, healthier environment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the source of a multistate outbreak of Campylobacter infection in people.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The plague has resurfaced, this time in two separate Arizona counties.

Whether you are a veterinarian or team member, work in a private practice or a shelter, teach students or are a student, there is a conference for you.

Understanding when fear-based aggression is most likely to occur, plus how to identify and manage it.

Offering clients additional payment options is a smart business decision that can help increase revenue, improve pet health and enhance client relationships.