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HSUS sues Petland over alleged sales of unhealthy puppies

March 25, 2009

Phoenix -- The Humane Society of the United States filed a class-action lawsuit against Petland Inc. and the Hunte Corp. for allegedly selling "unhealthy puppy-mill puppies to unsuspecting customers."

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Advisory: Teens reportedly using veterinary meds for abortions

March 20, 2009

Wisconsin - Veterinarians in the rural Midwest were warned of a possible new trend -- teen-aged girls reportedly taking veterinary medications meant to induce abortion in cows to perform their own abortions.

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Adverse reaction sidelines Ill. ear cropping legislation

March 18, 2009

Springfield, Ill. - An Illinois Senate bill that would have labeled cosmetic ear cropping and tail docking as "animal torture" was cut to the point of removing all substantial policy change.

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AVMA urges Congress to adopt mandatory NAIS

March 12, 2009

Washington -- A mandatory animal identification tracking system is the most effective way to minimize an animal disease outbreak.

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Euthanasia's legal side: Issues DVMs must consider

March 1, 2009

The moment of a pet's euthanasia nearly always is difficult for the owner and is troubling for the veterinarian.

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DVMs pulled into civil suits in horse-abuse case

March 1, 2009

Columbia, S.C. — Veterinarians and animal-welfare groups are among those named in civil lawsuits filed by two members of a South Carolina family after they were charged with animal abuse.

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Law cuts into salary discrimination

March 1, 2009

National Report - A new federal law will make it easier for workers to file wage-discrimination lawsuits. Lawyers are cautioning veterinary experts.

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What is the point of no return?

February 27, 2009

When and why clients are euthanizing their pets is changing. Talk about it here.

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Calif. spay/neuter bill back on state's agenda

February 26, 2009

Sacramento, Calif. -- A bill with a history going back to February 2007 that was scrapped by lawmakers in September and would have required mandatory sterlization of dogs and cats older than 6 months has reappeared on the California Senate floor.

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