TOP NEWS

Veterinarians sue over noncompete clauseBy: Leslie HelmCase draws attention to common provision in practice sales and acquisitions
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The great squirrel evictionBy: Bo Brock, DVMWhat do you get when you combine a senior citizen, a veterinarian, a mansion and a varmint? Chaos and conquest.
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Is accused Tufts veterinary student victim or criminal?By: Rachel KatzHer expulsion for alleged hacking is shrouded in mystery, dogged by questions
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CANINE NEWS

Hill’s expands vitamin D recall of canned dog foodsBy: Jennifer FialaVeterinarians notified today by email, in advance of public notice
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Keep more flea and tick preventive purchases in-clinicBy: Marissa HeflinThe influx of retail businesses competing in this market has created a financial feasting frenzy on clinic profits
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Just can’t get enough: Pet spending reaches (another) all-time highBy: dvm360.com staffNew numbers on pet expenditures show growth almost across the board, with Americans spending $72.56 billion in 2018.
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DogsLife offers financial aid for canine cancer treatmentsBy: Veterinary Practice NewsSir Desmond, a retired racing Greyhound, is the latest beneficiary
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FELINE NEWS

ACVIM consensus statement on GI protectants: What you need to knowBy: Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhDInappropriate administration of gastroprotectants in dogs and cats is common and can lead to severe adverse effects. Here’s how to avoid putting your patients at risk.
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Image Quiz: Help a cat’s urinary tract get back on the right trackBy: Jessica Romine, DVM, DACVIMExamine the ultrasonograms, study the exam findings, and see if you can name the cause in this feline patient with hematuria and recurrent UTIs.
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EQUINE NEWS

Laminitis Care, Prevention Focus of Penn Vet LectureBy: Edited Press Release The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be held Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the New Bolton Center’s Alumni Hall.
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KER Nutritionist Discusses Feeding Strategies with the Retired Racehorse ProjectBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffIn the webinar, Dr. Crandell covered general guidelines for feeding OTTBs, including ways to meet energy requirements, monitor body condition score, offer supplements, and more.
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When to R.E.A.C.T.: Signs of colic in horses
By: Ericka Cherry, Jennifer VossmanEducation like this could lead to a better-informed, faster-responding and quicker-calling clientele.
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EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in Arizona, IowaBy: Erica LarsonOfficials reported cases in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, in Arizona, and in Polk County, Iowa.
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MISC NEWS

Building better relationships with clients who are disabledBy: Maureen McKinneyProviding excellent customer service for pet owners who have a disability demands flexibility, sensitivity, resourceful thinking and kindness from your entire veterinary team.Read More

Knowing the Right Time to Say Goodbye to a PetBy: Tara Parker-PopeEnd-of-life decisions for animals are difficult. A veterinarian has developed a scale to help clear up the confusion.Read More