Study shows chemical contamination in pets June 1, 2008

Washington — Chemical contamination, recently identified as a concern for humans, is an even more serious threat to pets, which are showing much higher exposure levels than their owners, according to a study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

$24 million settlement filed in pet-food recall May 28, 2008

Camden, N.J. - Thousands of pet owners in the United States and Canada could be reimbursed for veterinary bills and pet burial or cremation costs they incurred following last year's massive pet-food recall, under terms of a $24 million settlement filed in U.S. District Court in New Jersey.

Bringing the past to life: 6 practices preserving veterinary heritage May 1, 2008 By: James M. Lewis

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."

DVMs advised: Prepare for media questions on fees May 1, 2008 By: DVM Newsmagazine

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.

Texas A&M to construct cancer center May 1, 2008 By: DVM Newsmagazine

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

Xylitol warning May 1, 2008 By: DVM Newsmagazine

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.

AAHA program receives industry partner donation May 1, 2008 By: DVM Newsmagazine

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.

HSVMA creates leadership council May 1, 2008 By: DVM Newsmagazine

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.

Bonds issued to help state clinch federal lab May 1, 2008 By: DVM Newsmagazine

Topeka, Kan. — To demonstrate the state's commitment to housing a federal bio-security laboratory, the Kansas governor signed legislation to issue $105 million in bonds.