Veterinary Industry (19)
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Veterinary Toxicologists: The Unsung Heroes of the Veterinary Profession
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 30, 2012While visiting Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago, I spent time with a fellow vet school classmate. Amid all the catching up and obligatory gossip, we managed to get onto the topic of veterinary… Full Article ›
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When Owners Ask to Put Down Perfectly Healthy Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 3, 2012Imagine that you've just graduated from veterinary school a few months ago, and you’ve finally progressed to a point in your internship where your presiding resident thinks… Full Article ›
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Is It Really Harder to Get Into Veterinary School Versus Medical School?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 5, 2012The conventional wisdom — especially among the veterinary set — would have you believe that it’s tougher to get into veterinary school than medical school. But inquiring minds… Full Article ›
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The Vet School Where Ultimate Canine Detection Dogs Are Trained
By Nora Zelevansky, Apr 9, 2012In November 2010, a serious problem emerged in the Everglades: A growing number of pythons had infested the area, threatening the native animal population and the park's delicate… Full Article ›
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Why a Decline in Veterinary Visits Puts This Vet in a Bad Mood
By Dr. Ernie Ward, Mar 22, 2012I recently got some bad news. And I hate bad news — especially when I find out that the news is actually worse than I thought it was. The bad news is that pet owners are taking their pets… Full Article ›
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7 Reasons Why I Couldn't Be a Human Doctor
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Mar 20, 2012Back in vet school, I recall a family reunion at which more than one relative asked a surprisingly common (and rude) question: “You’re so smart! Why on earth didn’t you become… Full Article ›
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Why It’s Never Too Late to Go to Vet School
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Mar 12, 2012Are you well past college age but still wishing you’d followed your heart and pursued a career as a veterinarian? If so, you’re by no means alone. Plenty of people I meet both… Full Article ›
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Veterinary Oncologist Takes A Warrior's Approach to Treating Pet Cancer
By Arden Moore, Feb 17, 2012The statistics are sad — and startling. One third of all dogs will be affected by cancer during their lifetimes. In fact, the disease ranks as the leading cause of death in dogs. Dr. Brenda… Full Article ›
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Meet an American Veterinary Crime Fighter: Dr. Ernie Rogers, Animal CSI
By Carrie Sloan, Jan 15, 2012Call it CSI — for animals. The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ newest hire is forensic veterinarian Dr. Ernie Rogers, DVM, Ph.D., an expert in investigating… Full Article ›
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Why I Hate the Grouponization of Vet Medicine
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 9, 2012I’m always surprised to see how far some veterinarians are willing to go to sell themselves to the public. It’s no longer enough to slap up a shingle, do a great job and reap the… Full Article ›
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Why Many Veterinarians Want Their Kids to Choose Different Careers
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jan 11, 2012Last October marked my 15th year since I started appearing on Good Morning America, and in those years I’ve met a lot of famous people. When I meet them and they find out what I do, I… Full Article ›
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Groundbreaking Veterinary Discoveries That Revolutionized 2011
By Arden Moore , Dec 29, 2011Although dismal economic forecasts dominated the headlines this year, companion animals reaped the benefits of innovative veterinary discoveries. Advances in stem-cell regenerative research… Full Article ›
