Dog breed genetic tests put to the test

Divining the breeds that make up a mutt is amusing sport for most dog lovers, and veterinarians are no exception. So when the first DNA test for dog breeds hit ...

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Eliminating the Impossible: Diagnostic Tests

“When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” – Sherlock Holmes, “The Adventure of the Blan ...

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What Kids Learn from Pets

As children, pets taught us bits and pieces of how life works. Sometimes it’s subtle, such as knowing when someone is sad and needs a friend, and sometimes it’ ...

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Proposals to tax veterinary services draw fire

Dr. Gary Thompson owns three practices — two in Michigan and one in Sylvania, Ohio, roughly four miles from the Wolverine State border. It’s an area of the coun ...

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Pet spay-neuter studies spotlight health risks, benefits

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Internet Research: Gathering Information Efficiently and Wisely

The medical information we can find for our animals and ourselves has improved immeasurably because of the internet. But it’s important to remember, anyone can ...

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