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The physical exam is among the few commonalities in veterinary medicine.

A few boss-related problems are best solved by finding a new boss. Here are a few examples.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - As evacuees fleeing Hurricane Ike poured into Austin on the eve of the storm, thieves broke into the offices of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) and made off with a computer and several monitors.

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Cleveland, Ohio -- Two veterinarians practicing their trade 10 minutes apart from one another, on the same side of a city ranked lowest in growth by the U.S. Census Bureau are proving that there's a lot more than economics involved in making one's business a success.

National Report -- The plight of polar bears losing their food supply and habitat because of melting ice caps has been making news for some time, but could climate change really be causing a kitten boom? Will disease vectors on the move because of changes in their habitat cause outbreaks in companion animals?

National Report -- Gas and electric prices continue to rise for everyone - including businesses, and the state of the economy isn't exactly putting more money into clients' pockets to offset higher operating costs.

Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that laughter is essential and that humor can be found everywhere.

We all get bloodstains on our clothes, and using water or hydrogen peroxide to get the blood out usually leaves a stain.

By attaching an LED or high-intensity flashlight to your dental x-ray tube, you get an inexpensive, unobstructed light with excellent positioning ability.

Clinical research struggles for acceptance in veterinary academic and private practice environments.

Studies show new associate veterinarians switch jobs faster than average workers.

Simple but important tips for a more rewarding and enjoyable first year on the job.

We use disposable baby diapers of the appropriate size as ventral abdominal bandages for lesions that will have a lot of drainage.

The human-animal bond is a strong one, but I'm still amazed sometimes at what people will do for their animals. I know people, for example, who treat their pets to an ice-cream cone before visiting the veterinarian. I've seen painted toenails, dogs with pierced ears, cats with a gold-capped tooth, dogs with rollers in their hair, many types of pet sweaters, even artificial testicles placed back in a dog's scrotum to keep it from looking empty. The list goes on.

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With all the time we spend kneeling on the hospital floor, we thought we could use a little help.

A look at what's new and under way at the nation's veterinary colleges.

Expect challenges, diverse views as you enter the work force.

Students take to the Web to discuss courses, school frustrations

My secretary was apologetic but firm.

Dr. Cathy E. Langston discusses whether ACE inhibitors are beneficial in these patients.

Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that it is the doctor who should be held responsible for mistakes, not the staff.

Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that our professional responsibilities don't stop at the hospital door.

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