Veterinary Diagnostics Center is now offering affordable canine DNA testing services to veterinarians and breeders. Service options include Parentage Testing, Profiling, DNA Banking, Inherited Disease Screening, and Coat Color testing.

PRESS RELEASE from Farnam. Bio Spot® Flea & Tick Control, distributed by Farnam Pet Products, was recognized in both the July 2003 issue of Consumer Reports and the July 6 ... Read More

Forum member EXOTICS1 asks: "I currently own a turtle, bearded dragon, dog, rabbit and fish. Up until this point, I have believed that caring for these pets was alright. However, ... Read More

In this ABC news story, an eight year old Sheltie dies after a trip to the veterinarian in 2001. Now the owners of "Lucky" want to sue the attending veterinarian ... Read More

They grow up so fast! Our volunteer vet school diary writers in the Career Forum, that is. Cathy Joy graduated from Kansas State this year (congratulations, Dr. Joy!) and Joanne ... Read More

Read about a new brand of ferret litter that is said to stop odors from both ferret waste matter and normal ferret glandular secretions on contact. All this without perfumes ... Read More

This week, we continue with the theme of pet health care costs and the economics of veterinary medicine. Forum member MOUTONMOM is a writer and is conducting some research on ... Read More

Unlike human medicine, where many people are covered by some sort of insurance or subsidized financial aid, pet owners are largely on their own for financing the health care of ... Read More

It is often a "rock and a hard place" position for a veterinarian when a sick or injured animal needs a lab work up or medical care, and the owners ... Read More

The July issue of Consumer Reports included an article titled "Pets and Vets — Veterinary Care Without The Bite." This article has the veterinary community talking. Click here to read ... Read More

The public is to decide the winners in the Because You Care™ award program sponsored by Farnam Horse Products. The program was initiated by Farnam to recognize nonprofit organizations and ... Read More

BUTTERFLYKY asks: "It is good to know I'm not the only one with vet questions! I am 17 and beginning college at FSU this fall. I was planning to ... Read More

This recent forum post highlights the importance of following labels when using chemicals and medications. From the forum - kckroq asks: "We accidently put the dog flea repellent (like Advantage) ... Read More

LAFUTURA2 asks: "I have a dog who is roughly 13 - he was originally found as a stray so his true age is unknown. I have had him for ... Read More