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Dumbed down by dominance, Part 1
Exploring our misconceptions and myths about human-pet relationships.
Surgical team at NCSU performs unique feline knee replacement
Raleigh, N.C. - A veterinary team at North Carolina State University recently performed a unique total knee replacement surgery on a cat.
States brace for new Lyme disease threats from increasing tick populations
National Report - Populations of Ixodes scapularis, or black-legged ticks-a carrier of Lyme disease-have been historically scarce in states like Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.
'What's going on in there?'
Recently, I had the opportunity to play one of my favorite hospital games.
Equine metabolic syndrome: How can we intervene earlier?
PhD student earns one of two inaugural EQUUS Foundation Research Fellows with this line of research.
Crisis control
National Report - More than half of the deans at the nation's 28 veterinary colleges say cuts to state funding have negatively affected their ability to maintain academic programs and course offerings, according to new survey data collected by the Association of American Veterinary Colleges (AAVMC).
Embattled ASPCA veterinarian resigns over carriage horse death
An ASPCA vet suspended over comments about the death of a NYC carriage horse has resigned.
Now what do I feed? Identifying food hypersensitivity in dogs and cats
A look at the most common dermatologic signs and consequences.
The longest mile
Fort Pierce, Fla. - Colleagues are often taken aback when they learn veterinarian Juli Goldstein is a title-holding beauty queen.
Alaska legislators review unlicensed veterinary practice, disciplinary actions
Anchorage - A new bill in Alaska spells out new rules for unlicensed veterinary care and disciplinary actions filed against veterinarians.
Nebraska attempts to address animal rights groups
Omaha, Neb. - Nebraska lawmakers introduced a new bill that would make it a felony to seek employment at an animal facility with the intention of disrupting operations.
Texas Supreme Court could mull non-economic damages in cases of negligence
Fort Worth, Texas - The Texas Supreme Court may listen to arguments in a high-profile legal case that would allow emotional damages after a mistaken euthanasia of a lost pet by a shelter worker.
Mind Over Miller: My precious metal investment
See how Dr. Miller is not investing in gold-but in titanium.
2013 Hospital Design Competition entry form
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Florida wants veterinarians to wear name badges
Tallahassee, Fla. - Florida lawmakers are considering a new bill that would require all healthcare professionals-including veterinarians-to wear name badges clearly displaying their credentials when rendering services.
University of Wisconsin-Madison names committee to find new veterinary school dean
Madison, Wis. - A search committee has been appointed to help the University of Wisconsin-Madison administration select the next veterinary school dean.
Penn's Hendricks receives honor in Philadelphia
Philadelphia - Joan C. Hendricks, VMD, PhD, dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine was named one of Philadelphia Business Journal's 2011 "Women of Distinction."
Image Quiz: A skinny Lab with a swollen face
Correct answer Image Quiz: A skinny Lab with a swollen face
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for kidney stone removal
A minimally invasive option to treat this common occurrence in pets.
Idea Exchange: Tackle endotracheal tube disorganization
Keep your tubes from getting jumbled together with this reader tip.
Using bone replacement grafts to repair intrabony defects
Sorting through your choices for repairing these deep-seated defects.
Study indicates that dogs may harbor, transmit human norovirus
Canines can carry norovirus--a primary cause of gastroenteritis and of diarrheal disease in humans.
Idea Exchange: Potentially deaf dog? There's an app for that!
Try this reader tip about using an iPhone app to test a pet's hearing.
Diabetes cases may be climbing, but steadfast management can get patients into remission
Dr. Lori A. Wise answers questions about managing the rise in diabetes in companion animals.
Importation of four snake species banned from the United States
National Report - U.S. officials banned the import of four snake species in an effort to protect the Everglades National Park in Florida.
Court case further tests emotional damages claims
National Report - A lawsuit in Clearwater, Fla., is calling for the court to award $15,000 in damages due to alleged negligence.
Idea Exchange: Broken glass and bare hands are a bad combo
A reader tip to prevent lacerations when opening glass drug ampules.
Letters: Puzzling essay provides perspective
An interesting short essay concerning two different doctors' offices.
Kansas veterinary board amends standards
Topeka, Kan. - The Kansas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners recently amended minimum standards for veterinary practices.
Understanding the disease progression of abnormal hoof anatomy, Part 3
Solving the mathematical needs of a Grade IV laminitic foot.