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Classroom Pets: Things to Consider

Having pets in school classrooms is a somewhat controversial subject. For every good point that's raised (e.g., promoting empathy, entertainment, learning about ...

Will relaxed marijuana laws produce more stoned dogs?

As an emergency hospital veterinarian in California, Dr. Tracey Hanna saw an average of one dog a day intoxicated by marijuana. That’s right, every day. During ...

Tip Toe through the Toxic Tulips

It’s that time of year! Flowers are poking up from beneath the earth, the pollen count is rising, and folks are getting the bug to plant stuff and make it grow. ...

Canine Influenza

The spring 2015 Chicago-based outbreak of canine influenza is a strain called H3N2, whereas this article is about a milder strain called H3N8. The vaccine for ...

New York Times article rocks veterinary profession

Two weeks of town hall-style meetings, internal memos, press statements and counterarguments have veterinarians across the country focused on one ominous predic ...

Pain Drugs for Dogs and Being an Informed Owner

Controlling your dog’s pain is essential to his overall well-being. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs commonly used to control ...