Preparing For The Worst

Chemical spills, electrical fires and even terroists can force a practice to pause. First responders make up only about 2 percent of the U.S. population, so  the other 98 percent would be wise to prepare for a natural disaster...

Protecting Pets From Heartworm

Veterinarians knew resistance would occur eventually. Some say it’s here now, while others remain confident in their products. Fifty five percent of owned dogs and 95 percent of owned cats are not on a preventive heartworm treatment, according to...

Private Practice Vets Earn $121,000

Survey finds pet vets fared best in 2009. A  new study shows that the average salary for private practice veterinarians increased by 5 percent from 2007 to 2009. The figures were based on the 2011 American Veterinary Medical Association...

Vet Compensation Chart

Flea Wars

Persistence is needed to prevent these prolifc intruders. How do manufacturers re-evaluate their flea control products? By analyzing the latest data from parasitology researchers, collecting feedback from veterinarians and owners, and listening to how clients want to medicate their...