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Geriatric dogs are commonly referred to us for evaluation of what clients call slowing down. Often the tentative diagnosis before referral is arthritis (or is interpreted by the client as such), and the dog is receiving an NSAID.

A blood sample of Twilight, Cornell's research Thoroughbred gave geneticists the tools to begin charting the map.

Pet owners are suing because a company's food killed or sickened their pets.

The National Veterinary Medical Services Act (NVMSA) emerges from an obscure initiative in 2001 to passing in both congressional chambers two years later. The act, which amounts to a student loan repayment for veterinarians practicing in underserved areas, takes shape with a 2005 funding allocation.

We have found that pre-formed disposable bottle liners are a perfect covering for a bandage or cast on a small animal.

Ames, Iowa - A virus spreading among U.S. swine operations caused nearly three times the infection rates reported last year, inducing "devastating economic loss" for producers and calls for vigilance among veterinarians, Iowa State University (ISU) researchers say.

If my practice pays less than market rent to the landlord-which is me-are my personal assets at risk if I get sued?

New Fairfield, Ct. - Focused on providing high quality, trustworthy veterinary medicine, Protect the Pets has recruited 32 DVMs nationwide who agree to uphold the group's code of conduct.

First impressions last forever. It's an old adage that rings true, especially when heading into a job interview.

National Report - One-third of 2006 veterinary graduates pursued specialty studies via internships, residencies or formal education programs, almost doubling participation from 10 years ago, according to a recent American Veterinary Medical Association poll.

Finding a good mentor is key to a graduate's career success.

Dr. Jeffrey Jenkins illustrates how to handle and restrain a rabbit and how to perform a physical exam.

Denver - Respected veterinarian and researcher Dr. Mark Morris Jr., who dedicated his life to improving those of companion animals through the Denver-based Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), died Jan. 14 at his home in Topeka, Kan. He was 72.

Many of us have heard the tip about spelling out colors to remember the number of drops needed for in-house tests.

Orlando, Fla. - Eli Lilly Co. is entering the companion-animal segment, contributing $250,000 to Purdue's Center for the Human-Animal Bond to show its commitment to veterinary medicine, company officials say.

National Report - Ice storms pummeled parts of the country for six days last month, leaving in their wake several deaths, extensive power outages, highway closings, citrus crop damage and record-setting cold temperatures.

Nashville, Tenn. - Despite a reported debt of more than $130,000 for the 2006 fiscal year, the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will not be raising fees.

Columbus, Ohio - Two studies at The Ohio State University show that a lost dog is more likely to be reunited with its owner than a lost cat.

Seek comfort from friends rather than stoically trying to push feelings aside.

Analysis: 1981 to 2006

Sometimes the fewest words last the longest.

An office call with Mr. Sidetrack is always a little frustrating. So, since he was 10 minutes early for last week's office call, I decided to postpone my grief as long as possible.

St. Louis, Mo. - Chiropractic treatment for animals has become so popular that the nation's largest directory publisher now gives the term its own heading.

I wonder if the loss of camaraderie and fellowship in the profession is due to the diminishing role of the auxiliary.

Washington - A dedicated proponent of racial and ethnic diversity in veterinary medicine has won the 2007 Iverson Bell Award.

Washington - The public continues to rate veterinarians high when it comes to honesty and ethics.

Washington - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidelines on occupational exposure to avian influenza from infected birds.

This bioethicist and philosophy professor is on a mission to improve the lives of all animals and emphasizes communication as key in this process. "People skills can make the difference between life and death for an animal."