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FDA expects shortage will continue in near future because of increased demand.

Associate professor the only veterinarian in the state to be board-certified in equine sports medicine and rehabilitationplus more veterinary news from around the country.

A look at the case management of a 1-year old Australian shepherd dog who presented to a veterinary clinic for evaluation after chewing on two AA alkaline batteries.

A look at the case management of a 1-year old Australian shepherd dog who presented to a veterinary clinic for evaluation after chewing on two AA alkaline batteries.

Attempts to eradicate these tunnel-digging rodents on my lameness pad pique my neighbors' curiosityand leave me wide open for a prank.

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dvm360 readers respond to a previous letter about our Cat care in crisis content.

Results provide opportunity for education from veterinarians.

What characteristics does someone need to be a passionate veterinarian? Dr. Miller reveals.

This video shows how we quickly muzzle dogswhen we need to give an injection, for exampleby using only a slip lead.

Updates and tools from the second edition of the bestselling book on practice management.

Program will begin in 2015 on private, not public funds.

This trifecta of tips comes from Dr. Elizabeth Shull, who spoke at the CVC Kansas City.

Jack Stephens, DVM, president and co-founder will take on a lesser role at company.

Animal massage therapists' lawsuit challenging licensing laws will move forward.

Reality star Jan Pol, DVMs memoirs hit the shelves in August.

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"Driven to Bark" petition seeks 100,000 signatures for review by Obama administration.On August 4, Petplan Insurance launched “Driven to Bark,” an initiative to petition the Obama administration via the White House's petition site, We the People, to encourage all states to enact laws prohibiting animals from being left unattended in cars.Hot cars cause the deaths of many pets each year, yet only 15 states have statutes in place that discourage people from leaving pets in hot cars, Petplan states in a company release.

Sometimes clients have other ideas in mind when they hear you'll be gone for a few days.I suppose there is some small effort involved in climbing Mt. Everest or leading an expedition to the North Pole. However, several times a year I face a much greater challenge: I try to take a few days off. Prisoners have escaped from Alcatraz with less effort than it takes me to get away from the office for a few days. Nonetheless, my family requires my attendance at an annual vacation, and the state of Pennsylvania politely recommends a certain amount of continuing education.

Four new military veterinarians enter the Army Veterinary Corps, the highest number from any U.S. university.Army 2nd Lt. Jeff Ulmer was called to serve his country, but after his tour with Colorado's Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard he found a second calling: veterinary medicine. His experience with Army horses gave him insights into the long tradition and importance of supporting the health of U.S. military service animals, according to a release from Colorado State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Robust participation from veterinarians in AVMA information gathering efforts will help target, eliminate inefficiencies in the market.All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price. -Juvenal, Roman poetIread this quote and thought, how apropos! The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has surveyed its members three times this year, and fewer than one in five responded to the research requests.