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Economic indicators for veterinary medicine are not all rosy. And still private equity is pouring in to buy veterinary practices. Heres where they see potential.

In a recent study, researchers sought to shed light on the pathophysiology of feline diabetes mellitus by measuring levels of selected circulating hormones and metabolites in diabetic and nondiabetic cats.

The new test uses mitochrondrial DNA and shows higher sensitivity and better detection over testing with ribosomal DNA.

Emotional insecurity in practice is inevitable, but it can be managed.

Just because youre the veterinarian doesnt mean you can get away with everything, Dr. Brock realizes.

A group of researchers recently investigated the molecular barriers that protect human cells against infection with feline leukemia virus.

A host of factors can be at play when an exotic animal falls ill. Knowing what questions to ask in the patient history is key to making an accurate—and often life-saving—diagnosis.

What happened at the annual VetPartners meeting that was held in March in Las Vegas, Nevada?

Dr. Greenskin drags her boss into a boxing match of wit and wisdom. But did she underestimate the crusty old veterinarian?

Research shows that the way in which mice are handled during research experiments can alter results.

Researchers in heartworm-endemic Taiwan tested the correlation between exposure to heartworm and the presence of clinical signs of lower airway/lung disease in some cats.

Connecting with staff members is vital to creating a strong practice.

Consider this case study and ask yourself: Do you want to change things for the pets that visit your practice?

A well-thought-out letter of intent, much like an engagement proposal, can be the start of a beautiful relationship.

Owner education, early screening for orthopedic disease, and proper management—including weight loss and exercise—are key to improving comfort and outcome in animals with osteoarthritis.

PPID is the most common endocrine disease in horses and occurs most often in animals over 15 years of age.

Tips and insight from business, financial and practice management experts.

Consider your workload, your alternatives and your future.

Was this vaccine-clinic veterinarian right to order a steroid injection over the phone for a pet he didn't even remember?

A growing number of pet owners are turning to cannabis to treat their ailing animals, and more and more veterinarians are also expressing interest.

Does the corporate boogeyman have you worried that independent private practice wont be an option in the future? Our panel of experts is here to help.

In this week’s roundup: World Veterinary Day, the London Marathon, avian flu, a miracle dog, and more stories from around the world.

Dani McVety, DVM, and Mary Gardner, DVM, founded Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice—a network of veterinarians dedicated solely to end-of-life veterinary care—in 2009.

Measuring canine prostate-specific arginine esterase levels can be an alternative or complementary method to accurately diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia in middle-aged dogs.

At WVC 2017, Thomas Klein, DVM, outlined the key steps involved in setting up an oral health care protocol in a general veterinary practice.

A popular gift during the Easter holiday is live chicks, but this tradition is harmful to both the baby animal and the new pet owner. The experts’ advice: Don’t do it.

Although we haven’t had a pandemic in quite some time, the Ebola and Zika outbreaks serve as examples of what can happen when a dangerous pathogen becomes easily transmissible.

You won't believe what this heating pad could do for veterinary oncology cases.

Proposed guidelines apply to large-scale culling of farm animals for disease control purposes.

If you’re a dog lover, chances are you think cats aren’t very fond of people and would rather be left alone. A new study begs to differ.