C. felis spreads without cure

Stillwater, Okla.-It's almost always fatal to domestic cats, and it's spreading.

AVMA disaster relief gets shot of funding

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) disaster relief efforts just received a major shot of funding.

Veterinary fees: Find the balance

Providing estimates on veterinary procedures can often tip the scales on acceptance or anger about fees.

Internet pharmacies: AVMA tracking complaints

Schaumburg, Ill.-Access to veterinary products via the Internet, from credible and charlatan pharmacies, is a trend that is here to stay.

And it will likely become more prevalent, experts predict.

Pet owners moan about fees; experts say it signals need for communication

Las Vegas-A syndicated pet columnist says more and more pet owners are complaining about veterinary fees, whereas veterinarians and management experts dismiss the argument but say it signals the importance of improved communications in practice.

Anthrax fines 'nothing short of craziness' DVM says

Falfurias, Texas-Dr. Michael Vickers changed the law on disposing of diseased food animal carcasses for rural veterinarians in Texas, but his battle with a Texas government agency still presses on.

Intranet may serve you well

Las Vegas-If you ask Dr. Paul Hobson, setting up a simple intranet can save you and your staff the most precious commodity of all - time.

How do you 'sell' preventive medicine?

Remember the marketing principle that 20 percent of clients make up 80 percent of your revenue

FDA calls for hearing on Baytril

Rockville, Md.-The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Bayer a hearing to determine the fate of enrofloxacin for use in poultry, the first time since the 1980s a hearing of this type has been granted.