http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Small+Animal+News/Article/list/173 DVM News Magazine coverage of the companion animal veterinary market including trends, analysis, coverage of veterinary research, medical news, dog news, cat news, felines, canines, birds, veterinary schools, colleges and associations including the American Animal Hospital Association and American Veterinary Medical Association. 2009-11-21T20:16:53Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Three-more-cities-approve-declaw-bans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642790?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 California -- Three more California cities officially have banned declawing, bringing the grand total to six cities making some kind of move against the practice. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/642790null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Utah-cat-tests-positive-for-H1N1-flu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642134?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/642134/veterinary_H1N1_cat_360_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Calif-cities-rush-to-ban-cat-declawing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641617?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 California -- In attempt to get their ordinances approved before a new state law takes affect that will prevent cities from passing legislation that will interfere with state-regulated professions like veterinary medicine, at least five cities have passed or are about to pass laws banning cat declawing. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/641617null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/PetSmart-recalls-beef-hoof-chews/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639850?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Phoenix, Ariz. -- PetSmart is voluntarily recalling two Dentley's Beef Hoof products, manufactured by Pet Carousel Inc. in Sanger, Calif., due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the FDA. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639850null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDA-issues-alert-about-veterinary-insulin-medicati/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639098?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on the possible variation in the amounts of crystalline zinc insulin contained in the formulation of Vetsulin. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639098/DVM_veterinarynews_tick_diagnose_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Wysong-recalls-more-dry-dog-food-exposed-to-moistu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638086?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Midland, Mich. -- Natural pet-food manufacturer Wysong Corp. recalled more batches of dry dog food because of moisture contamination that led to mold in other batches. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/638086null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Oklahoma-City-to-donate-cadavers-to-vet-school/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636023?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Oklahoma City -- City council members voted unanimously to skip the landfill and give animals euthanized at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter to Oklahoma State University?s (OSU) veterinary college for use in teaching students and technicians. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/636023null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Researchers-to-study-benefits-of-fostering-shelter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635400?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Do foster pet parents derive the same health benefits as pet owners? 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/635400/DVM_veterinarynews_economy_pets_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Novartis-donating-parasite-protection-to-1100-serv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635083?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Smithtown, N.Y. -- America's VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind announced a partnership with Novartis Animal Health US, which is providing a one-year supply of its Sentinel Flavor Tabs, a broad-spectrum preventive against five major parasites, for 1,100 canine graduates, dogs in training and puppies of both organizations. 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/635083null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Wysong-responds-to-online-critics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634498?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Wysong Corp. has updated its dog food recall notice in response to an angry Internet backlash. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634498/DVM_veterinarynews_petfoodrecall2_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dogs-big-in-pet-preference-poll/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634496?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Americans own far more cats than dogs, but dogs still seem to be America's most beloved pet. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634496/DVM_veterinarynews_heartworm_flash.l_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Weight+Center/84M-pets-are-overweight-obese/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633833?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 This association estimates half of the dogs and cats in the United States are too heavy. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/633833/10-31veterinary_weight2_f_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Weight+Center/Owners-should-note-nutrient-data-on-pet-food/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633163?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 People should be vigilant on behalf of their animals, a veterinarian says. 2009-10-10T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/633163/10-16weightwf_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Big-Easy-considers-mandatory-spayneuter-bill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631029?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 New Orleans -- Another municipal mandatory spay/neuter and breeding-restriction ordinance is under consideration, this time in New Orleans. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/402009/631029null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Celebrate-the-third-annual-World-Rabies-Day/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629675?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 International Report -- Today is the third annual observance of World Rabies Day, a glocal rabies awareness campaign spearheaded by the United Kingdom charity Alliance for Rabies Control (ARC) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/402009/629675null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Universal-microchip-lookup-tool-available-to-find-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628783?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Lakewood, Colo. -- For the first time, a new Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool is available to help veterinary hospitals and shelters reunite lost pets with owners by checking participating pet-recovery services' registries. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/392009/628783null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Santa-Monica-eyes-declaw-ban-ahead-of-new-state-ru/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628785?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Santa Monica has joined San Francisco in trying to limit declawing before a new state law takes effect Jan. 1. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/392009/628785/DVM_veterinarynews_cat_declaw_flash.l_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDA-warns-of-importing-compounding-trilostane/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627471?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 FDA warns against importation or compounding of trilostane following the approval of Vetoryl. 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/382009/627471/DVM_veterinarynews_RXpermit_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Weight+Center/Exercising-with-pets-has-benefits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625939?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Owners exercising with their pets not only improves the health of both but can strengthen the human-animal bond. 2009-09-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/372009/625939/DVM_veterinarynews_excercise_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Calif-spayneuter-bill-scrapped-again/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625230?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Sacramento, Calif. -- A California bill requiring all dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age has failed -- again. 2009-09-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/372009/625230null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/HSUS-gears-up-for-national-pet-adoption-campaign/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624765?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 A massive public-service advertising campaign will be unleashed Sept. 21 to spur pet adoptions. 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/372009/624765/DVM_veterinarynews_breeder_flash.l_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Scientists-break-down-dog-coat-differences/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624107?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Bethesda, Md. -- Scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, say they have unlocked the key to the differences in dogs? coats. 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/362009/624107null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Parasitology+Center/Study-looks-at-flea-susceptibility-to-imidacloprid/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619927?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Calgary, Alberta -- Fleas are as susceptible now to the insecticide imidacloprid as they were in 2001, according to data presented last week at an international veterinary parasitology conference in Canada. 2009-08-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/342009/619927null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Canine-influenza-Virus-established-in-about-30-sta/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619020?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Read a Q&A about canine influenza with Dr. Cynda Crawford. 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/332009/619020/DVM_veterinarynews_dog_flu_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Nutro-reintroduces-previously-recalled-dry-cat-foo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/618631?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Frankin, Tenn. 2009-08-12T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/332009/618631null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Minnesota-veterinary-college-lands-funding-for-can/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617358?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 St. Paul, Minn. -- An experimental procedure to treat a dog with brain cancer that remains successful a year later has earned the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine funding to treat more dogs through clinical trials. 2009-08-06T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/322009/617358null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Animal+welfare/Banfield-discontinues-cosmetic-ear-cropping-tail-d/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/614005?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Portland, Ore. -- Banfield, The Pet Hospital will discontinue ear cropping and tail docking surgeries, the company reports today. 2009-07-27T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/312009/614005/EarFlash250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Breaking+News/Identity-theft-rules-deadline-looms/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613485?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Washington -- As the deadline nears to implement Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft rules, federal agencies issued a set of frequently asked questions to help affected businesses, such as veterinary practices, comply. 2009-07-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/302009/613485/DVM_veterinarynews_identity_theft_animal_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/The-dog-park-days-of-summer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610326?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 As the weather gets nicer, more dogs and their owners will head to dog parks for a dose of fresh air. But what are the risks? 2009-07-10T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/282009/610326/DVM_veterinarynews_lemon_laws_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Regulatory+news/NY-bill-would-require-DVMs-to-certify-some-animal-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613833?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Albany, N.Y. — New York veterinarians may have to certify some animal breeders if a bill is passed by state legislators. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/302009/613833null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Medical+news/Gene-therapy-shows-promise-in-treating-glycogen-st/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613836?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Gainesville, Fla. — Veterinarians and physicians from the University of Florida's Glycogen Storage Disease Program believe they have successfully used gene therapy to treat a dog born with glycogen-storage disease. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/302009/613836null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Market+trends/Exploring-cost-of-education-generational-differenc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616838?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Read more from the DVM Newsmakers Summit. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/322009/616838/DVM_veterinarynews_newsmaker_flash.s_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/AVMA/AVMAs-hard-line-too-hard/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613837?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Seattle — The Utah Veterinary Medical Association wants the AVMA to lay off the "hard-line slant" it took when the policy on ear cropping and tail docking was changed late last year. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/302009/613837null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/USDA-grants-conditional-license-to-IntervetScherin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605891?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Roseland, N.J. -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health introduces the first vaccine against canine influenza virus (CIV). The vaccine was granted a conditional product license by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on May 27. 2009-06-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/262009/605891null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Couple-pleads-guilty-to-role-in-2007-pet-food-reca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604797?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 The owners of a pet-food company implicated in the 2007 recall that is estimated to have killed 4,000 pets pleaded guilty to some of the charges leveled against them. 2009-06-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/252009/604797/DVM_veterinarynews_pet_food_recall_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDA-halts-Illinois-pet-food-firms-shipments/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604124?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered Illinois-based Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co. to cease distribution after the agency determined the company was not in compliance with various food processing rules. 2009-06-16T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/252009/604124null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/MU-study-shows-promise-for-early-detection-of-OA-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/603755?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Columbia, Mo. -- In a study that could have applications in human medicine as well, researchers at the University of Missouri are studying potential biomarkers in dogs that could lead to early diagnosis of osteoarthritis, helping identify patients at higher risk for the disease. 2009-06-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/252009/603755null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pets-take-flight-on-Southwest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/603034?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 National Report -- Southwest Airlines is making the sky friendlier to more species, allowing small dogs and cats to fly in plane cabins with their owners. 2009-06-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/242009/603034null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Diagnostic+Center/Mutated-DNA-blamed-for-Golden-Retriever-neurologic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602721?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Uppsala, Sweden -- A new study conducted by researchers from three international universities concluded that an inherited neurological disorder affecting Golden Retrievers is caused by a DNA mutation. 2009-06-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/242009/602721/Veterinary_Golden_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Philly-shelter-closures-caused-by-strep-zoo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601980?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Philadelphia -- An outbreak that killed six dogs, resulting in the quarantine of two Pennsylvania SPCA shelters and a hospital, has been attributed to 'strep zoo,' a bacterial infection. 2009-06-06T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/232009/601980null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDA-approves-Pfizers-Palladia-to-treat-mast-cell-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601532?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Rockville, Md. -- Pfizer's Palladia (Toceranib phosphate) received approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is the first one developed specifically for the treatment of cancer in dogs, the FDA reported today. 2009-06-03T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/232009/601532null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Unknown-illness-closes-two-Philadelphia-shelters-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601344?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Philadelphia -- Isolated cases of severe canine illness resulting in six deaths closed two shelters and a hospital run by the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA). 2009-06-02T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/232009/601344null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-remains-opposed-to-mandatory-sterilization/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600262?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 As more governments look to enforce mandatory sterilization, the AVMA is standing firm in its opposition to the programs. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/222009/600262/DVM_veterinarynews_sterilization_flash.s_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Feline+Center/AAFP-releases-new-feline-senior-care-guidelines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600566?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Feline senior care guidelines from AAFP stress the need for good nutrition and a healthy body. 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/222009/600566/DVM_veterinarynews_spay_neuter_flash.s_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/222009/600566/DVM_veterinarynews_spay_neuter_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Income-disparity-apparent-with-feline-sterilizatio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600450?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 A new study examines household income related to feline neutering. 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/222009/600450/DVM_veterinarynews_income_disparities_flash.l_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Texas-VMA-takes-stand-against-breeder-bill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599952?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Legislation targeting breeders is becoming quite common. But state veterinary medical associations usually don't get involved. 2009-05-26T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/222009/599952/DVM_veterinarynews_commercial_breeding_law_flash.l_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Fla-Mandatory-sterilization-bill-cut-from-consider/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599542?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Tallahassee, Fla. -- A bill that started as a mandatory spay/neuter proposal and was altered into a sterilization fundraising program has been dropped altogether by Florida lawmakers. 2009-05-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/212009/599542null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dog-bite-study-unleashed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599343?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Chihuahuas are the breed most likely to bite the veterinarian. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/212009/599343/DVM_veterinarynews_NewOrleans_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Nutro-recalls-dry-cat-food/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599347?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Nutro Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling some of its dry cats foods due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/212009/599347/DVM_veterinarynews_food_recall_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Clinical-trials-available-for-dogs-with-idiopathic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598481?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Raleigh, N.C. -- A clinical trial to evaluate new medication for idiopathic epilepsy in dogs is being conducted in several cities nationwide through the end of this year, with veterinary neurology specialists participating. 2009-05-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/202009/598481null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Veterinary-and-human-researchers-collaborate-on-no/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598524?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Raleigh, N.C. -- Researchers from North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of North Carolina's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have teamed up to pinpoint the cause of and improve treatments for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in canines and humans. 2009-05-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/202009/598524null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Parasitology+Center/CAPC-Disease-risks-far-outweigh-adverse-flea-produ/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598096?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 CAPC cites low safety risks for topical spot-on flea and tick products following a recent EPA advisory. 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z 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http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/192009/596524null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Oklahoma-State-changes-live-animal-surgery-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596237?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Stillwater, Okla. -- Starting this fall, live animals used in Oklahoma State University's veterinary school surgical laboratory will be returned to shelters for adoption instead of being euthanized, officials say. 2009-05-02T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/182009/596237null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Florida-sterilization-bill-altered-in-committee/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598703?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Tallahassee — A bill that would have required sterilization of all cats and dogs by the age of 4 months of age was substantially changed by the Florida House Agriculture and natural Resources Policy Committee. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/212009/598703null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Weight+Center/AVMA-Hills-target-obesity-in-new-broadcast/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595000?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 National Report -- The AVMA and Hill?s Pet Nutrition have teamed up to create a public service announcement that they hope will spur dialogue on pet obesity between veterinarians and pet owners. 2009-04-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/172009/595000null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Merial-issues-statement-regarding-EPA-advisory/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/594862?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Duluth, Ga. -- In response to an advisory recently issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about spot-on flea and tick products, Merial says it is working cooperatively to address any of the agency's concerns. 2009-04-23T04:00:00Z 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http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/172009/594252null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Ohio-bill-would-mandate-veterinary-care-for-breede/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593229?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Columbus, Ohio -- Ohio is the latest state to take on so-called "puppy mills." Legislation was introduced last week that would establish stringent guidelines for those operating breeding kennels in the state. 2009-04-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/162009/593229null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/First-Pooch-welcomed-to-White-House/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593230?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 The Obama family welcomed "Bo," a 6-month-old Portuguese Water Dog over Easter weekend. 2009-04-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/162009/593230/DVM_veterinarynews_obama_dog_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Canine-gum-disease-linked-to-heart-problems/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/592935?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 A Purdue study has shown a higher incidence of heart disease in dogs with bad gums. 2009-04-11T04:00:00Z 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http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Top-10-cat-friendly-cities-named/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/590619?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 National Report -- Ten U.S. cities clawed their way to the top of the rankings when it comes to feline care. 2009-03-31T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/142009/590619null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/ASPCA-works-to-limit-pet-poisonings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/589135?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Urbana, Ill. -- Veterinarians see instances of pet poisonings every day that are entirely preventable. 2009-03-29T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/132009/589135null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Gene-treatment-shows-promise-for-Duchenne-muscular/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/589134?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Washington -- A research study funded by the National Institutes of Health reveals a new treatment for the canine form of muscular dystrophy that could help treat the human form of the disease. 2009-03-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/132009/589134null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/New-study-compares-changes-in-compliance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/589133?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Lakewood, Colo. -- Since 2002, veterinarians have realized that they play as much a role in compliance as pet owners, and compliance levels have increased as a result, according to a new study. 2009-03-27T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/132009/589133null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/HSUS-sues-Petland-over-alleged-sales-of-unhealthy-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/589130?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Phoenix -- The Humane Society of the United States filed a class-action lawsuit against Petland Inc. and the Hunte Corp. for allegedly selling "unhealthy puppy-mill puppies to unsuspecting customers." 2009-03-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/132009/589130/veterinary_puppy_petland_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Florida-sterilization-law-altered-in-committee/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/589129?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Tallahassee -- A bill that would have required sterilization of all cats and dogs by the age of 4 months was substantially changed by the Florida House Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee. 2009-03-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/132009/589129null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Service-dogs-eligible-for-free-eye-exams/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/588876?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Meridian, Idaho -- The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists is offering up its services in May to a group that never fails in its service to others. 2009-03-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/132009/588876null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pets-owners-thank-hospital-with-100000-endowment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/588501?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Baton Rouge, La. -- A successful surgery on a bleeding tumor in a 10-year-old Labrador Retriever earned the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine $100,000 in thanks from the dog's owners. 2009-03-22T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/122009/588501null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Adverse-reaction-sidelines-Ill-ear-cropping-legisl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/587695?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Springfield, Ill. - An Illinois Senate bill that would have labeled cosmetic ear cropping and tail docking as "animal torture" was cut to the point of removing all substantial policy change. 2009-03-18T04:00:00Z 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http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/102009/585475null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Peanut-recall-casualties-1-dog-500-people-1555-tai/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586878?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Oakland, Ore. — The first veterinary case linked to the nationwide peanut-products recall was reported. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/112009/586878null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Cat-microchip-bill-doesnt-land-on-all-fours/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586896?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Denver — A Colorado bill that would have required microchips or identification tags for cats in large cities died in the state house. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/112009/586896null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Whos-at-risk-Sharing-love-sharing-germs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586895?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Manhattan, Kan. — We have all seen the sloppy, wet kiss from dog to owner. But who is really at risk? 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/112009/586895null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Calif-spayneuter-bill-back-on-states-agenda/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583578?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Sacramento, Calif. -- A bill with a history going back to February 2007 that was scrapped by lawmakers in September and would have required mandatory sterlization of dogs and cats older than 6 months has reappeared on the California Senate floor. 2009-02-26T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/092009/583578null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pet-food-recall-expanded-again-now-includes-bird-f/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583468?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 National Report -- The recall of pet foods made with peanut products possibly contaminated with Salmonella has been growing since the outbreak started in January and now includes 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http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072009/581515null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Another-company-recalls-pet-products-with-peanuts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581511?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 National Report -- Another company voluntarily recalled a number of pet foods products made with peanut ingredients from a Georgia plant in the wake of a national Salmonella outbreak that has made one dog and hundreds of people sick. 2009-02-13T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072009/581511/peanut_recall_veterinary_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pet-food-recall-First-veterinary-case-surfaces/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580625?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 The first case of a dog sickened from tainted peanut products has been reported on the West Coast. 2009-02-10T05:00:00Z 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http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Sterilization-law-breed-bans-gain-momentum/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580148?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Lancaster, Calif. -- Several dog breeds will have to go under the knife in the next few weeks when a municipal law requiring sterilization by breed takes effect. 2009-02-06T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062009/580148null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Up-to-1-million-pets-at-risk-during-economic-crisi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579918?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 More than 1 million dogs and cats are at risk for becoming homeless, the ASPCA believes. 2009-02-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062009/579918/DVM_veterinarynews_economy_pets_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-Hills-work-to-educate-pet-owners-about-veteri/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581060?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Topeka, Kan. — As part of the Pet Dental Health Month, Hill's Pet Nutrition is co-sponsoring the 15th annual Pets Need Dental Care, Too campaign. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072009/581060null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Three-new-breeds-join-AKC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581084?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Three new breeds were added to the roster of American Kennel Club-registered dogs for 2009, and open breed registration for each will be available until 2012. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072009/581084null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dogs-wanted-for-pain-study/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581059?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Madison, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting for a clinical trial designed to evaluate pain relief in post-surgical patients. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072009/581059null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Colorado-bill-would-require-feline-IDs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581055?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Denver — Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would require cat owners in the state' largest cities to microchip or tag. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072009/581055null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Labrador-Retriever-again-leads-AKCs-Top-10-list/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581088?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Raleigh, N.C. — The Labrador Retriever is again the nation's most popular purebred dog, but it has nothing to do with the recent movie, "Marley and Me." 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072009/581088null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Web-program-answers-canine-cancer-questions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581067?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Denver — Canine cancer is the subject of an online presentation from Morris Animal Foundation. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072009/581067null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDA-expands-recall-list-adds-more-pet-food-product/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577953?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Rockville, Md. -- The list of recalled products containing peanut derivatives, compiled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has grown over the last few days, with seven additional pet-food products being added. 2009-01-28T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052009/577953/veterinary_news_recall_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Labrador-Retriever-leads-AKCs-Top-10-for-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577149?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Raleigh, N.C. -- The Labrador Retriever is again the nation's most popular purebred dog, but that has nothing to do with the recent movie, "Marley and Me." 2009-01-23T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042009/577149null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pet-treats-linked-to-recalled-peanut-butter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/576809?contextCategoryId=173&ref=25 Lynchburg, Va. -- PetSmart voluntarily pulled some pet treats off its shelves after a peanut-containing paste was linked to a recent Salmonella typhimurium outbreak. 2009-01-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042009/576809/veterinary_treats_dvm360_flash.jpg HTML