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Ascites is a known negative prognostic factor in people with liver disease, so the authors of a recent study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine set out to determine whether this is true in dogs as well, especially since no definitive prognostic indicators have been established for chronic hepatitis in dogs.

Topeka, Kan. - As part of the Pet Dental Health Month, Hill's Pet Nutrition is co-sponsoring the 15th annual Pets Need Dental Care, Too campaign.

Raleigh, N.C. - The Labrador Retriever is again the nation's most popular purebred dog, but it has nothing to do with the recent movie, "Marley and Me."

Schaumburg, Ill. - The AVMA is looking at a $6.8 million shortfall to its investment earnings.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Seven of nine resolutions where approved by the AVMA's House of Delegates in January.

From positions on ear-cropping to sow housing, animal-welfare questions are capturing consumer headlines. DVM Newsmagazine asked veterinarians to share their opinions on these issues.

Brunswick, Ga. - Charged with improperly disposing of two dead horses, citizens spoke up to vindicate this veterinarian.

Reno, NV. - The spiraling nationwide problem of how to deal with thousands of unwanted horses isn't just about domesticated horses.

Annapolis - The state's animal shelters again have access to drugs needed to perform their work safely and humanely because of recent legislation and action by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

National Report - Investigators tracing a wide-ranging outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM) made important discoveries and took steps to halt the infectious reproductive disease, but after nearly two months the origin remains elusive and quarantines and testings continue.

Tallahassee, Fla. - Practitioners in Florida who decided to act quickly to comply with a new law requiring a prescription drug permit might be out of luck when it comes to getting a refund.

To encourage better teeth-brushing compliance, I advise my clients to keep their pets' toothbrushes and toothpaste near the television set since a commercial break is a perfect opportunity to devote that time to improving their pets' dental health.

Sacramento - State-employed veterinarians will lose some work starting this moth to combat California's ever-mounting budget deficit.

San Francisco - A dental suite, top-of-the-line technology, scales that are built into the floor and an intensive-care unit spread over 60,000 square feet doesn't sound like the description of a non-profit, but it is.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The AVMA has approved a five-city convention site rotation that should help bolster meeting attendance by appealing to veterinarians' desire to visit tourist destinations.

The prospect of building an all-new practice facility is a daunting one, especially for veterinarians who have not owned a practice before.

Thousand Oaks, Calif. - One might think life as a veterinarian to the animal stars would be filled with glamour and excitement.

There is one in every crowd. You know the type - someone who knows everything and has done it all.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The AVMA revised its policy on pet health insurance after the Council on Veterinary Service found GHLIT's white paper too prescriptive.

Washington - It took three veterinarians and a dozen other workers two hours to free a 10-year-old horse at the start of the inauguration parade Jan. 20.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The AVMA Political Action Committee broke records for the 2007-2008 campaign cycle - generating $580,000 to donate to 145 campaigns.

Lackland, AFB, Texas - The new 38,000-square-foot Military Working Dog Veterinary Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base is open.

I routinely place intravenous (IV) catheters when owners are present for a pet's euthanasia.

Manhattan, Kan. - Retired Brig. General Michael B. Cates was named director of Kansas State University's master of public health program.

National Report - As microchipping becomes more common, veterinarians are questioning their legal liability and ethical obligations in regard to sorting out ownership disputes.

Denver - Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would require cat owners in the state' largest cities to microchip or tag.

Chicago - Clients with pet health insurance spend and visit the veterinary more, according to a survey conducted by Brakke Veterinary Practice Management Group for the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Animal welfare ranks as one to the top strategic initiatives for AVMA, for good reason.

Denver - Canine cancer is the subject of an online presentation from Morris Animal Foundation.

To encourage clients to purchase heartworm tests and preventives, we placed posters throughout the clinic that list the price of a heartworm test, the price range of heartworm preventives, and the price of heartworm treatment if a pet becomes infected.