According to the 2017-2018 American Veterinary Medical Association’s Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, approximately 71.5 million U.S. households own at least one pet, 38% of which are dogs.[1] There
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The Veterinarian Client Patient Relationship and Telemedicine
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Can veterinarians comply with state and federal requirements for the Veterinary Client Patient Relationship and practice via telemedicine?
Nearly, if not all states, have some requirements regarding the establishment and…
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Concerns about the validity and use of genetic testing in animals.
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I have previously described concerns about the lack of validation of genetic tests to refute the pedigree registration status of purebred dogs. As several courts have held, genetic testing is…
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On the critical issue of veterinary telemedicine in New Jersey and the United States
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A proposed bill “authorizing the provision of health care services through telemedicine and telehealth” (S291) is now on the desk of the Governor of New Jersey for action.
Is it time to get pet insurance?
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As recently reported by healthypaws® Pet Insurance & Foundation in Cost of Pet Care: 2016, “[v]eterinarians have a greater ability to treat and save sick animals now more than…
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Early Neutering Poses Health Risks for German Shepherd Dogs, Study Finds
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Originally published by Trina Wood on May 26, 2016 in Human & Animal Health
Republished with permission from Trina Wood/UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
This article discusses new research …
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The High Cost of a Veterinary Medical Education
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The practice of veterinary medicine remains a noble profession but it is increasingly out of reach for many aspiring veterinarians.
One of the best sources of information for students interested…
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Cat Diseases and Parasites that can Infect People
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Pets are increasingly important in this and other developed countries.
Many pet owners are unaware of the diseases and parasites their pets may harbor that can cause illness to humans. …
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