TOP NEWS
The dwindling supply of academic radiologists
 By: William E. Blevins
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Banfield: Flea allergy dermatitis up 67% in cats, 13% in dogs in past 10 years
 By: Kristi Reimer Fender, News Channel Director
State of Pet Health Report highlights rise in prevalence that parallels increase in flea infestations in veterinary patients.
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CANINE NEWS
NIH awards UF veterinarian five-year grant to study canine diabetes
 By: Veterinary Practice News
“We hope that the work will benefit dogs with this disease, but also to help us better understand whether studying the disease in dogs may be a novel way to understand the disease in humans”
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Thirteen dogs win Walkin’ Pets calendar contest supporting disabled pets
 By: Veterinary Practice News
Each of the 239 pets who participated in the contest will be represented in the calendar to demonstrate canine resilience
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California to test pilot program for injured police dogs
 By: Veterinary Practice News
The bill will be repealed after one year of information is collected
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Source of respiratory illness outbreak in dogs uncertain
 By: Jennifer Fiala
Reports of mutated parainfluenza virus are questioned
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FELINE NEWS
University of Illinois uses humane facility for feline reproduction research
 By: Veterinary Practice News
Space dual-licensed as a USDA research environment, an Illinois Department of Agriculture animal shelter
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Understanding the anatomy of canine and feline salivary glands
 By: John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC
The primary function of saliva in cats and dogs is lubrication of food and protection of the oral mucosa
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EQUINE NEWS
WNV in Maine Horses: State’s First Confirmed Case Reported
 By: Edited Press Release
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry announced Sept. 14 that a York County horse has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first confirmed case of WNV in Maine horses on record.
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Managing Allergies in Horses
 By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff
In some cases, the rash, intense itchiness, and trauma to a horse’s delicate skin secondary to scratching and rubbing can persist, posing both diagnostic and treatment challenges for veterinarians and owners.
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Ingested Wire and Colic in Horses
 By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff
A retrospective study of horses that ingested metallic wire was recently completed to detail clinical features, diagnostics, and potential treatments.
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EIA Exposure in Wyoming Horses: Additional Premises Quarantined
 By: Erica Larson
No horses in Wyoming have tested positive for EIA at this time. However, there are now 58 horses quarantined at 12 facilities in Albany, Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Park, Sweetwater, and Teton counties.
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MISC. NEWS
A standout veterinary contract
 By: Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JD
Poorly written agreements are all too common, so a well-devised contract is cause for celebration. Before you sign your name on the dotted line (or ask someone else to do so), consider these exceptional provisions benefiting both the associate and the practice.
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Career Moves for Vet Techs
 By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems
Veterinary technicians are trained to perform a range of laboratory tests, as well as administer and care for animals. Many of these skills are easily transferable to several other careers in different fields.
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