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Set to launch in March, this standalone system will provide in-house reference-lab quality testing to high-volume veterinary clinics and regional laboratories.

Study shows that infection offers cross-protection against multiple strains of Toxoplasma gondii.

When it comes to managing this increasingly common pet disease, monitoring clinical signs is key.

Play behaviors in dogs serve important functions and can indicate positive or negative welfare.

Researchers are discovering increasing ways in which pet ownership is good for human health and quality of life.

Three additional companies have issued recalls of raw pet food products due to potential contamination with Listeria and Salmonella.

Animal-assisted intervention is used throughout many hospitals to improve patient morale, relieve symptoms, and reduce suffering—except in intensive care units. But that may soon be changing.

A look at some of the latest and greatest products in veterinary medicine for February 2018.

Survey results show that long-term veterinary support and successful control of seizures strongly influence owner and pet quality of life.

From 2013 to 2016, the incidence of positive heartworm tests increased, particularly in the southeastern United States, underscoring the need to protect dogs from Dirofilaria immitis infection.

Many experts believe that the dental health of dogs in commercial breeding facilities is poor, but researchers at Purdue University discovered some surprising facts.

Researchers have found a link between canine consumption of raw chicken and an increased risk of developing acute polyradiculoneuritis, a peripheral nerve disorder that can lead to paralysis.

A letter from one reader regarding a previous article on a canine ACL reconstruction procedure.

As you may have heard, American Veterinarian® acquired the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC) last month.

It seems unfair, but the patients that you care for may be making you sick. Find out what you can do if you are suffering from allergies to animal dander.

The AVMA’s antimicrobial policy aims to change how veterinarians prescribe and administer antimicrobial drugs to their patients.

Led by the University of California, Davis, One Health Institute, PREDICT is improving global disease recognition through worldwide collaboration.

Your personal development as a leader is tied directly to the evolution and prosperity of your business.

Down dogs often don't need a bunch of bells, whistles and credentials to recover. They may just need time and a team effort.

At its annual membership meeting this month, the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics awarded 2 prestigious prizes and announced its new board of directors.

The Veterinary Nurse Initiative receives continued support of industry influencers in its pursuit to establish the universal credential of registered veterinary nurse.

General practitioners can gain a great deal by getting involved in veterinary dentistry.

Sitting down and talking with current and exiting staff could be the key to ensuring employee retention.

Antimicrobial resistance poses a serious public health threat, underscoring the need for innovative and alternative methods to curb this growing resistance.

A variety of dog food products from 4 popular brands are being removed from stores following allegations that pentobarbital has been found in the products. American Veterinarian® will continue to update this article as new information is publicized.

Used in human medicine for years, this technology is now changing the way veterinarians work and holds great promise for better patient care.

Like it or not, veterinarians are in the business of selling. Avoid these pitfalls to ensure happy clients and a successful practice.