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Time once again to discuss the epidemic of obesity suffered by US pets. But this time we’re talking about solutions the pet food industry might offer—in this case, the act of listing calorie counts on their labels.
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The Pentagon has recently been forced to admit wrongdoing and change its tack. No, it’s not another Abu Ghraib, but it means more to some soldiers and family members of the fallen than another wartime prison scandal.

In this...
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Think all bovine vets are old-timer types with a blind eye for any abuses perpetrated by the industry providing their paychecks? Then think again. Though agricultural animal vets are known for their practical ways and no-nonsense approach to...
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This is the first Kentucky Derby I can...
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Florida’s the new Oklahoma…or Tennessee…though neither Bible Belt state has actually come out and banned the...
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Toss ‘n runs haven’t been very common at our place since the late seventies and early eighties. The early nineties saw a spike. And it’s been a slow trickle ever since…until now.

There’s nothing worse...
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Have you received the emails? I have. They warn of severe reactions to ProMeris, a new flea and tick killer made by Fort Dodge. Disorientation, salivation, vomiting, difficulty...
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A new survey shows that veterinarians love their online access. But they don’t necessarily want to talk to YOU when they log in. And they often don’t like your surfing habits, either.

Results of the so-called
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New research indicates that pets are increasingly found to harbor toxic chemicals. It seems it’s not just your tuna-fish sandwich anymore; it’s Fluffy and Fido, too.
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The Associated Press offered us a story last Friday on the sad state of affairs when it comes to...
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