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Pets More Susceptible to Side Effects of NSAIDs
Veterinary Technicians Offer Unique Perspective
Pets Get the Back-to-School Blues, Too!
The Truth About Generics
The Trick to Perfect Tick Removal
Tumors in Hiding Beware: This Radiologist Will Find You Almost Anywhere
Easy Steps to Make Pets Eco-Friendly
Community Activism is Key to Preventing Hoarding
Enriching Your Pets' Lives as They Do Yours
There's No Time for Lyme
Pacemakers for Pooches, Cats, Ferrets and Horses Too!
Microchipping: The Chip That May Save Your Pet's Life
The Risk of Anesthesia to Pets
Light Boxes are a Thing of the Past: X-Ray Goes Digital
A Refined Obedience Training Philosophy
Don't Forget Bordetella Before Boarding
Tell Fido to 'Play Nice' This Holiday Season
Clinical Trials Offer Hope for the Future
Dreaming of a Happy Home
Saying Goodbye Is Never Easy
Better Than a Pill
Matching Senior Citizens With Pets
Meeting the New Baby
Spreading from Pet to Owner, or Vice Versa?
The Flea Days of Summer
Keep Your Pets Safe All Summer Long
Animal Abuse Linked to Domestic Violence
Flying with Fido
Buckle Up, Pup!
Exotic Pet Dental Care: What Happens When Teeth Grow Too Far?
Making the Move with Fluffy and Fido
Help Pets in Need During National Volunteer Month
Protecting Your Pet from Pesky Parasites
Help! My Pet Just Ate a.....
Here's to a Longer, Healthier Life
How to Keep Foul Breath at Bay
Pet Blood Donation: Pets Saving Pets
Sizing Up the Dog Food Aisle
Tips To Help Pets Deal With Winter Weather
Not Your Average Veterinarian
Holiday Precautions for Pet Owners
Honey, Where'd the Turkey Go?
Fall Hazards: How to Keep Your Pet Safe
Pet Insurance: Is Your Pet Covered?
Anesthesia: What Every Owner Should Know
Independence Day Not Always Cause for Pets to Celebrate
The Truth About Buffalo Gnats
Mild Winters Spell L-E-P-T-O
Worm Wrap-Up: A Primer on Common Pet Parasites
Vision Loss Need Not Affect Pets' Quality of Life
Don't Get Stung by Heartworm Disease
Helping Police Dogs Take a Bite out of Crime
MRI Expands Diagnostic Options for Equine Patients
New Pet Checklist Leads To Wise Choices
Glaucoma: Seeing Human Diseases Affect Our Pets
Basic First Aid for Your Pet
Meet the Veterinary Specialist: The Ophthalmologist
A Tooth Brush A Day Keeps the Dentist Away
Fido Fights the Freeze: Cold Weather Tips for Your Pets
Holiday Hazards for Your Pet
Client Counselor Encourages Celebration of Pet Memorial Day
Selecting a Kennel
Diabetes: A Common Problem for Pets
Our Daily Toxins: Common Household Pet Toxins
Hot Weather Care Tips for Pets
Family Disaster Plan Should Include Pets
Ringworm: A Nuisance for Both Pets and People
Scooping Poop Keeps Parasites at Bay
Heartworm Prevention Should Be a Yearly Event
Top Ten Ways to Love Your Pet
Pets as Family: The Changing Human-Animal Bond
Neutering Your Pet Can Improve Health and Behavior
It's More Than Giving Shots to Puppies and Kittens: What Do You Know About Veterinarians
Inside the Animal ICU
More Than One Way to Mend a Broken Bone
Pet Euthanasia: One of Life's Most Difficult Decisions
Regular Dental Examinations Provide Early Detection of Oral Tumors in Pets
Pet Dental Care Begins at Home
Physical Rehabilitation Improves Healing and Happiness
Not All Tumors Are Created Equal
Apartment Dwellers Can Have Pets Too
Healthy Habits for Healthy Pets
Hazard-Free Holidays For Your Pets
You Don't Have to Own a Pet to Enjoy One
Holiday Foods Can Upset Your Pet
Basic Training May Alleviate Pet Behavior Problems
Shock Wave Therapy Can Help Promote Bone Healing and Reduce Pain
Avian Influenza FAQs
Glucosamine Can Help Minimize Arthritis Damage in Pets
Second-Hand Smoke Affects Pets, Too
Bow-Ouch, Me-Ouch! Can Pets Tell You Where It Hurts?
Blood Donation: Pets, Too, Can Give the Gift of Life
Change of Season Brings Hazards for Pets
Omega Fatty Acids Provide Relief for Allergic Pets
Cherry Eye Not as Scary as it Looks
Deadly Parvovirus Can Be Controlled
with Proper Vaccination
Pet Owners May Suffer Flea Denial
Surgery Can Relieve Dogs' Dry Eyes
Illinois Veterinarians Play Vital Role in Homeland Security
Brain Exercise Keeps Older Dogs Sharp
Pet's Regurgitation May Signal Weak Esophagus
Protect Your Pets from Sunburn
A Bad Year for Lepto?: Water-Borne Menace
Affects Dogs, Horses, Humans
Cancer Care Focuses on Quality of Life
for Pets--and Owners
Meet the Veterinary Specialists:
The Internist
No Excuse for Heartworms
Taking it on the Chin:
Repairing Animals' Jaw Fractures
Circadian Rhythms Influence Pet Behavior
Meet the Veterinary Specialists: The Neurologist
Vets Do More Than Treat Pets
CARE Helpline Encourages Pet Lovers
to Express Feelings
Protect Your Pet From Cold Weather Hazards
Meet the Veterinary Specialists: The Ophthalmologist
Things to Consider before Giving a Pet as a Present
Meet the Veterinary Specialists: The Dentist
Keep Holidays Safe and Happy for Your Pet
Talking to Kids About Pet Loss
Blastomycoses: A Fungus Among Us
Breeding Is Not for "Fun and Profit"
Meet the Veterinary Specialists: The Epidemiologist
Meet The Veterinary Specialists: The Surgeon
Biomaterials Help Animals With Bone Problems
Meet the Veterinary Specialists: The Anesthesiologist
A Day to Remember Our Animal Friends
Nose-to-Tail: The Annual Pet Wellness Exam
Meet the Veterinary Specialists: The Radiologist
Before Visiting the Dog Park. . .
A Patch for Patches: Transdermal Drugs for Pets
Heartworm Prevention Can Prevent Future Heartache
Animal and Domestic Abuse: A Sobering Connection
What Pet Owners-And Other People-Should Know About BSE
Pet Obesity is a Growing Concern
Ringworm: A Persistent Fungus
Tips for Happy Holidays with Your Pet
Don't Lose Your Pet to Ethylene Glycol
Safe Holiday Fun for You and Your Pet!
New Angles to Animal Rehabilitation
Many Questions Surround Euthanasia Decision
Pancreatitis: The Other Stomachache
Examining the Cost of Veterinary Care
Choosing the Right Pet
Buy Your Pet A Toothbrush
Where Did My Exotic Pet Come From?
Tumors: Take a Closer Look At Lumps and Bumps
Urine: It's Not Just Waste!
Monkeypox: The New Virus on the Street
Fleas Can Make Your Pet Very, Very Itchy
Common Worms Your Pet May Have Picked Up
Warning: Most Human Medications Are Not Safe For Pets
Precautions for 'Net-Surfing Pet Owners
Tiny Coil Saves Hearts
Conformation Problems Lead to Lameness
Animal Abuse Closely Linked to Human Abuse
Veterinary Medicine as a Second Career
Are Herbal Supplements Safe for My Pet?
Making Sense of Pet Food Labels
"Animal Rehabilitation" Means Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Specialization Helps With Special Problems
Holiday 'Treats' May Treat Your Pet to a Veterinary Visit
Tests Help Ensure Pet's Safety During Surgery
Where Oh Where Has My Little Pet Gone?
Rabies:Vaccinate for Your Pet's Safety and Your Own
Pets with Cancer Feel Better with Cancer Therapy
Midwest Pet Owners Concerned About West Nile Virus
Killer Grapes and Other Concerns in Animal Poison Control
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Pet
Care Helpline Offers Support for Grieving Pet Owners
The Basics of Equine Dentistry, Straight from the Horse's Mouth
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy: A New Solution to an Old Problem
Total Health Requires Dental Care
A Lifetime of Experience Yields Good Horse Sense
Pain Management Is Now for Pets Too
Booming Fireworks Displays A Worry for Your Pet
Minimally Invasive Surgery Brings Speedy Recovery for Pets
Diabetes Mellitus: A Disease of Humans and Pets Alike
The Amazing Truth About Ears
Mange: It Mite Not Be So Bad
Treatment for Cataracts Is Not Just For Humans Anymore!
Demystifying Diagnostic Imaging
Emergency Medicine Leaps to the Other Side
Choosing a Kennel Doesn't Have to Be a Headache
Pest Control Can Spell Danger for Your Pet!
Your Garage Can Be a Dangerous Place!
Preventative Medicine Saves You Time, Money and More!
Hepatic Lipidosis: Not Just a Disease of the Obese Cat
New Cancer Technique Facilitates Early Detection
Warning to Pet Owners: The Dangers of Antifreeze Poisoning
Pocket Pets Provide Companionship in a Smaller Package
Holiday Hazards Threaten Pets' Holiday Cheer
Holiday Treats Are Not Always a Treat For Your Pet
Itchy Skin May Indicate Infection
West Nile Disease: A New Threat for Birds, Horses, Humans
Pet Insurance May Help Keep Pets Healthy
Objects Consumed By Foolish Pets Cause Problems
Can Your Pet's Broken Tooth Be Saved?
The Tapeworm: An Unusual Intestinal Parasite
The Ferret: An Unusual Pet
Keep Your Pet Smiling with Good Dental Hygiene
A Little Preparation Can Help Labor Go Smoothly
Warning: Worms Can Hurt You and Your Pet!
Some Dogs Think Fourth of July Festivities are for the Birds!
Heartworm: Serious but Preventable
Open House Shows Off the Future of Veterinary Medicine
What to Feed Wiley and Whiskers
No Excuse Not to Spay and Neuter
Go Ahead, Make a Homeless Pet's Day: Adopt from the Humane Society
Radiation Therapy Cures Some Pets and Comforts Others
The Pets of Christmas Past
Holiday Season Pet Hazards
Medications that Help You May Harm Pets
Stuff the Turkey, Not Your Pet
Animal Laws Can Bite Back
Chemotherapy Easier on Pets than on People
Pain Management Key to a Speedy Recovery
Pets Provide Support in Sickness and in Health
How To Help Emergency Vet Save Your Pet
A Smelly Pet May Need To See Vet
Horner's Syndrome Causes Pet's Droopy Eye
Use Lawn and Garden Products Cautiously AroundPets
Pets Need Disaster Plan Too
Blood Work Reveals Your Pet's Problems
Veterinarians Can Help Pets with Heart Disease
What to Do About Lumps on Your Pet
Chiropractic Care Option in Pets
Experience Key to Success in Veterinary School and
Career
Plump Pets Need Your Help to Lose Weight
New Attitudes and Approaches to Pet Pain
Itchy Ears Might Be Mites
Pets and Hernias
When Your Pet Eats GI Joe
Pet's Death Is a Family Affair
Toxins in the Home Could Harm Pet
Open Your Heart and Home:Adopt from the Humane Society
Veterinary and Human Cancer Care Advance
Together
So You Want to Be a Veterinary Technician
Many Causes for Pet's Red Eye
Tips for Flying with Your Pet
Prevent Heartworm Infection
Don't Be Ticked Off by Lyme Disease
Diseases of the Esophagus: Food Comes Out Before It
Goes Down
No Need to Fight Demodex Mites on Pets Without
Signs
Ringworm: A Persistent Problem
NASA Veterinarian Gives Advice on Veterinary
Career
Necropsy--Finding Out Why Your Pet Died
Go Surfing with Your Veterinarian!
Don't Ignore Your Pet's Pain in the Butt!
Veterinarian Now Sees More Animals Small than
Great
Prevent Harmful Parasites in Pets--And You
Acupuncture for Animals
Hope for Pets with Brain Tumors
Owners Weigh Options for Pets with Cancer: Part 2Choices When the Cancer Keeps Spreading
Owners Weigh Options for Pets with Cancer: Part 1
Facing Pet Euthanasia
Laser Technology Blasts Into Veterinary
Applications
When Your Pet Has Diarrhea
Explaining Pet Death to Children
Food Allergies: The Truth About Lamb and RiceMixes
Blood Transfusions for Pets
Relaying Your Pet Emergency to Your Veterinarian
Yes, the Shin Bone Is Connected to the Ankle Bone
Ear Scratching and Head Shaking
Heartworms in Cats and Dogs
Testing Reduces Risks in Small Animal Anesthesia
Mending Broken Bones
Remember Fleas?
Pet Gerbil Care
Aggressive Cats and Dogs
What Does a Veterinarian Do?
Arthritis in Dogs and Cats
Don't Let Your Pet Get Down in the Mouth
Cancer Risks in Cats and Dogs
Love Is Not Spelled "T-R-E-A-T"
When Your Pet's in Danger or You're in Doubt
Call Your Veterinarian to Figure it Out
Geriatric Pets
Help Your Pet Avoid Autumn Hazards
Tears Fill the Void After the Death of a Pet
Pet Volunteers
What to Expect When Your Pet Breaks a Tooth
Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
Why Veterinarians "Just Say No" to Some Drug Requests
Diabetes: A Dangerous butControllable Disease in Your Pet
Vaccinations for Your Pet
Boarding Your Pet
Traveling with Your Best Friend
Healthy Pets, Healthy People
So You Want to Be A Veterinarian
Spring and Summer Dos and Don'ts
Cushing's Disease Affects Dogs, Cats, as Well as People
Some Pets Petrified When It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Improper Blood Flow around the Liver Can Pose Serious Health Risks for Your Pet
Watch for Chronic Renal Failure as Pet Matures
Keep Your Family and Pets Safe from Toxoplasmosis
The Information Superhighway Unleashes a Bounty of Pet Information
X-Rays and Your Pet
October 15-21 Is National Veterinary Technician Week
A Heart-to-Heart Talk About Your Pet
Poisonous Plants and Pets Don't Mix
Common Internal Parasites of Pets