DVMs climb to 14th most searched in Yellow Pages August 8, 2008

Berkeley Heights, N.J. - The heading "veterinarians" this year comes in 14th out of more than 4,000 listings in the Yellow Pages, rising from the 15th spot.

Epidemiology of feline uroliths and urethral plugs August 1, 2008 By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

In 1981, calcium oxalate was detected in only 2 percent of feline uroliths submitted to the Minnesota Urolith Center, whereas struvite was detected in 78 percent. However, beginning in the mid-1980s, a dramatic increase in the frequency of calcium oxalate uroliths occurred in association with a decrease in the frequency of struvite uroliths (Figure 1) .

DVM Newsmakers' Summit: Exploring the legal realities for the profession August 1, 2008

Editor's Note: Understanding consumer behavior can help you as a clinician and business manager. DVM Newsmagazine asked five veterinary market leaders to join this year's DVM Newsmakers' Summit at CVC East in Baltimore. Following is the last of three excerpts from the panel discussion.

DVM News poll July 1, 2008

How is the U.S. economy influencing your clients' willingness to seek veterinary care?

Commentary on limited licensure: Has its day finally arrived? July 1, 2008 By: Michael A. McLaughlin, DVM

Limited licensure is not exactly a revolutionary concept.

DVM Newsmakers' Summit: Consumer expectations, standards of care are changing, panelists say July 1, 2008

Editor's Note: Understanding consumer behavior can help you as a clinician and business manager. DVM Newsmagazine asked five veterinary market leaders to join this year's DVM Newsmakers' Summit at CVC East in Baltimore. Following is the second of three excerpts from the panel discussion; the final one will be published next month.

Tufts study predicts worsening veterinarian shortage by 2014 June 5, 2008

June 5, 2008
North Grafton, Mass. - A new study released yesterday predicts a continued shortage of veterinarians in New England.

DVM Newsmakers' Summit: Exploring the consumer psyche June 1, 2008

DVM Newsmagazine asked five market leaders to talk about consumer attitudes.

Limited licensure ignites debate April 1, 2008 By: Jennifer Fiala

National Report — Some call it evolutionary. Others consider it a mistake. No matter how it's defined, limiting the licenses of veterinarians is stirring national debate, from college classrooms to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The outcome could mean licensure limitations, experts say.