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The presence of the Asian fish tapeworm Schyzocotyle acheilognathi in live baitfish could spell trouble for Michigan’s baitfish industry.

Of the 100 best jobs of 2018, veterinarian ranked in the top third.

Mistakes in practice are inevitable. It is what we do after making an error that can help foster—or dissuade—the culture of infallibility that permeates our profession.

Whether your goal this year is to save money, make money, invest money or just pay your bills on time, one of these digital tools may be for you.

What is at play—and what is the outcome—when dogs with Cushing disease develop concurrent diabetes mellitus?

Ideally, teeth should be brushed every day, but any brushing is better than none.

The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, part of the Canine Lifetime Health Project funded by Morris Animal Health Foundation, is largest and most comprehensive observational study attempted in veterinary medicine.

Thermotherapy and mechanical pressure techniques—with or without pharmacologic aids—can reduce pain in emergency and intensive care unit patients.

The job outlook for veterinarians is excellent, and veterinary schools are adapting to better prepare students.

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

Parallels between species have propelled collaboration and coordination in oncology research that is proving beneficial to both people and pets.

Veterinarians should consider choosing a professional financial planner in the same way their clients choose them.

This industry-leading event offers over 200 hours of veterinary continuing education.

As of October 2017, one or both strains of canine flu have been reported in 46 states.

Progress is being made on developing a program to decode and translate dogs’ sounds and behaviors into English.

Among the many ingenious new products for pet owners unveiled at the annual Consumer Electronics Show this month: a pet-initiated video call system and a smart pet bed that monitors weight and activity.

The presence of endocannabinoids in canine arthritic knee joints opens the door for new approaches to treating this painful condition.

A new study suggests that birds with West Nile virus can remain infectious for twice as long when they are exposed to light pollution.

Cyclic voltammetry, an electrochemical technique, can measure oxidative stress and predict survival in dogs with GDV.

PharMEDium has expanded a previous recall due to the lack of assurance of sterility of various products compounded at the company’s Memphis, Tennessee, facility.

A 3-month outbreak of feline influenza A affected hundreds of shelter cats and a veterinarian in New York City, posing a public health risk.

Beginning January 16, the Idexx Catalyst SDMA Test, which can detect chronic kidney disease 10 to 17 months earlier than creatinine, will be available to the company’s North American customers.

Luna would love these options for curbing her destructive scratching in the house.

The American Animal Hospital Association has released its 2018 Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats.

Hunting scenes etched into rock walls in Saudi Arabia are believed to depict the earliest images of dogs.

Dr. Richard E. Goldstein—a leader in the One Health community and an internationally renowned specialist in infectious disease—has been appointed executive director and chief medical officer of US diagnostics for Zoetis.

The use of marijuana for treating conditions in companion animals remains a hot topic in the veterinary world. Veterinary researchers continue to seek federal approval for research, as well as gather information from pet owners on how they are using cannabidiol products for their animals.

Food and Safety Inspection Service investigators and researchers work to ensure that the food we—and our pets and livestock—eat is safe. These were the organization’s key achievements in 2017.