When was the West Nile Virus first detected in North America?
A: West Nile virus was first detected in the U.S. in 1999, in horses on Long Island, New York. Over…
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Lea-Ann Germinder
This blog is written by Lea-Ann O'Hare Germinder, APR, Fellow PRSA, an accomplished expert in the field of public relations. This blog represents her viewpoints on matters of importance to pet parents, the veterinary profession and pet industry plus occasional guest posts.
NCVEI to Develop New Benchmarking Tool to Focus on Wellness Protocols
In response to feedback from veterinarians who participated in the 2004 National Pet Wellness Month campaign, the National Commission on…
Veterinary Technicians Celebrate 20th Anniversary in “”Grand”” Style
Battle Ground, Ind. | March 23, 2001 Veterinary technicians were in the spotlight at this year’s Western Veterinary Conference, held…
From The Archive: Inside Ground Zero
Originally published 2001. BOSTON, MA. Mark Dawson was at the start of his slide show on at the Tufts Animal…
Health & Safety Tips: Pet First Aid
Your pet is part of your family. And just like any other member of the family, pets can become ill…
Keeping Them Well: Saralyn Sharp RVT
To most people, veterinary medicine means taking care of sick or injured animals. Saralyn Sharp, RVT, a veterinary technician at…
Biography of Dr. Steve Levy
Steve Levy, VMD, is Hospital Director at Durham Veterinary Hospital in Durham, Connecticut. He received his VMD from the University…
Pico Gets a Reprieve
Pico de Aneto, a 12 week old Great Pyrenees puppy, was abandoned at an Iowa veterinary clinic by its owner.…
Veterinary Technician Helps Save Impaled Cat
Vickie Byard, CVT, (certified veterinary technician) works at Rau Animal Hospital, in Glenside, Pennsylvania, where she has been the technician…
The Cat Fanciers’ Association Complete Cat Book
The Complete Cat Book is a fantastic treatise of the wonderful world of cats. The book is factual, informative and…
