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General Mills to buy Blue Buffalo for $8 billion
CEO Billy Bishop will continue to lead the Connecticut-based pet food maker.
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Purdue says ‘yes’ to Veterinary Nurse Initiative
A coalition of supporters wants 'registered veterinary nurse' as the common title for veterinary technicians.
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News briefs: Week of Feb. 20
Pentobarbital in canned dog food prompts action According to CNN, a drug used to euthanize animals has been found in canned dog food, prompting the manufacturer to voluntarily withdraw some products.

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PetSmart grooming salons get safety makeover
Cameras, open houses and the rescheduling of highly stressed pets are among the changes.
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Feather in Her Cap honors 4 female leaders
The women come from Henry Schein, Zoetis, Aratana and Bayer.
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Pets vs. people: Some perspective on treatment costs
Veterinary bills can easily top $1,000, but in human medicine the sticker shock is often worse.
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Zoetis cracks $5 billion in annual sales
The animal health company predicts 2018 revenue of up to $5.8 billion.


