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California to require clarity in pet health insurance policies

A bill regulating the pet health insurance industry has all but passed in California, with some predicting it could reach Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk by next week. ...

High Anxiety: Pot and Pets

How high is your hound?Now that recreational marijuana use is legal in some states and medical marijuana is legal in many states, marijuana exposure and intoxi ...

Internet Research: Gathering Information Efficiently and Wisely

The medical information we can find for our animals and ourselves has improved immeasurably because of the internet. But it’s important to remember, anyone can ...

Changing insulin brands may disrupt diabetics

VIN News Service photo A reporter who asked for Humulin N insulin at a Wal-Mart pharmacy in Washington state was given the package of Novolin N shown above. A ...

Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs

Sugar substitutes are big business. Less sugar can mean weight loss, improved health, diabetic control, and even reduced tooth decay. The quest for products tha ...

The squeeze: What happens when owners can’t pay for veterinary care?

A recent tragedy put me in mind of this short phrase: Veterinarians are caring, trained professionals. All three words at the end of that sentence are important ...