Government/Regulations
Looming battles
New York lawmakers approved the first statewide declaw ban and, along with New Jersey, is looking at imposing rules on groomers. Who’s next?
Innovation/Technology
Oh, how things have changed
The veterinary world looks a whole lot different than it did 15 years ago. That’s a very good thing.
Veterinary Industry
Telemedicine nears a crossroads
Much has been accomplished to this point. Now it’s time for lawmakers and state and national organizations to step up.
Legal Issues
Courtrooms and Exam Rooms
As legislators in three states ponder awarding non-economic damages to pet owners, the veterinary profession needs to get to the bottom of what is troubling nurses.
Veterinary Education
Let’s Get to Work
What does the pet health care industry want to do about acute shortages of veterinarians and nurses?
Government/Regulations
Duty bound
Many states have implemented specific requirements for safe handling, recordkeeping, abuse prevention and awareness continuing education as a result of the opioid crisis.
Government/Regulations
The winds of change
As 2019 approaches, several critical matters — from the Fairness to Pet Owners Act to opioid abuse to telemedicine — remain unresolved.
Innovation/Technology
The state of the VCPR
Veterinarians are not required to report to their state veterinary medical board when they’ve established a VCPR with a particular animal owner.