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DVMs advised: Prepare for media questions on fees

May 1, 2008

Los Angeles — A television station investigative reporter used a hidden-camera approach to raise questions about the legitimacy of diagnoses and fees at several veterinary practices in the Los Angeles area.

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Xylitol warning

May 1, 2008

The current commercial formulation of liquid oral Gabapentin suspension contains xylitol, which may be associated with potentially severe and/or fatal complications in dogs and cats, report Drs. Pierre S. Bichsel, DVM, MS and Ronald Lyman, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM of the Animal Emergency and Referral Center in Ft. Pierce, Fla.

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AAHA program receives industry partner donation

May 1, 2008

Tampa, fla. — An American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) fund that aims to provide quality health care for companion animals received a $50,000 donation from CareCredit at the association's annual convention in late March.

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Attendance dips at AAHA conference

May 1, 2008

Tampa, Fla. — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) met veterinarian requests for a shorter, more concentrated conference to reduce time spent away from practices, but saw attendance drop slightly from 2007 at its annual conference in late March.

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Purina giving $400,000 to Delta Society

May 1, 2008

ST. Louis — Purina will dish out more than $400,000 to the Delta Society for its animal-assisted therapy.

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HSVMA creates leadership council

May 1, 2008

Bethesda, MD. — The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) is moving forward to develop the new group, including plans this month to announce leadership council members.

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Texas A&M to construct cancer center

May 1, 2008

College Station, Texas — Texas A&M University's veterinary college received approval last month to build a veterinary imaging and cancer research center.

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Bringing the past to life: 6 practices preserving veterinary heritage

May 1, 2008

When Sandusky, Ohio, veterinarian Dr. Michael E. Metroka commemorated his practice's 75th anniversary in February, he had reasons to believe it might be the nation's oldest that has operated continuously "within the same four walls."

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Georgia VMA hires executive director

May 1, 2008

Atlanta — Clare B. Reagan, CAE, joins the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association as its executive director.

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