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The Motley Fool February 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Will VCA Antech Go to the Dogs? The veterinary service provider has growth, but lots of debt too.
The Motley Fool April 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	VCA Antech Sure Can Fetch Same-store sales growth and margin improvements drive another good quarter for the veterinary care provider. Long-term investors will likely see themselves well rewarded over time, but they shouldn't kid themselves about the risks.
The Motley Fool October 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	VCA Antech Still Barking While not every veterinarian will want to sell out to this health care company, plenty probably will. And with people lavishing ever more care on their animals, this stock could be poised to offer investors some benefits, too.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	VCA Antech: Mutt or Best in Show? VCA Antech isn't a perfect stock, but it's certainly a consolidator in a growing business. If you liked this provider of veterinary care and services before, there was nothing in the quarter that is going to change your mind.
The Motley Fool May 3, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Dogging VCA Antech Little cash flow and vets' criticism makes should make some investors skeptical of this veterinary lab service provider and animal hospital consolidator.
The Motley Fool August 20, 2007 Markos Kaminis	VCA Antech: Fool's Best Friend? When cyclical shares suffer rough going, this veterinary operator perseveres.
BusinessWeek June 25, 2007 Gene G. Marcial	Why VCA Antech's Tail Is Wagging Tainted pet food from China caused a spike in the demand for animal health care, and that has been a boon to VCA Antech, the largest operator of U.S. veterinary clinics.
The Motley Fool February 20, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: VCA Antech Heels The veterinary medicine company is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2006 earnings results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool February 27, 2007 Rich Smith	Is VCA Antech a Good Buy? The veterinary service provider's stock soars on earnings news, then gives it all back.
The Motley Fool April 23, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: VCA Antech Goes for 10 The veterinary hospital and medicine provider is set to report its first-quarter 2007 shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool January 3, 2007 Jean Graham	VCA Antech: Guide Dog The veterinary service provider recently made the news when it issued guidance below analysts' expectations for 2007 and the market immediately whacked the company. But things may not be as bad as they look.
The Motley Fool July 16, 2011	VCA Antech Earnings Preview VCA Antech will unveil its latest earnings on Monday, July 18.
The Motley Fool August 16, 2007 Steven Mallas	Put Bobo Loofa on the Guest List PetSmart reports a good quarter, and it doesn't look too expensive on a forward-looking basis. Even in tough times, people love their pets, and they're willing to spend money to pamper them.
The Motley Fool July 30, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	PetSmart: A Doggie Paradise PetSmart is a smart choice, for pets, their "pet parents," and investors. The leading provider of pet products and services reports sales that are up, cash flow that is up, and no debt.
The Motley Fool November 17, 2006 Matt Koppenheffer	Fool on Call: PetSmart's Fetching Future The company's boarding business is big, and its traditionally most profitable quarter is just beginning. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 3, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	PETsMART Won't "Stay" Leading pet supply retailer continues to grow sales and expand margins. Trends like that make it easy to see why investors have been begging for more.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Can United Surgical Cut It? Case volume seems light, but the company is a big player in a good market niche. Current prices may not suggest a whole lot of upside here, but this might be a reasonable candidate for the watch list.
The Motley Fool November 18, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Pet Parents Flock to PETsMART Leading pet specialty retailer posts solid third-quarter numbers.
The Motley Fool November 13, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: PetSmart's Newest Tricks The pet store bounds onto Wall Street shortly to deliver its third-quarter 2006 earnings. Investors, do you want to know what Wall Street expects to see? Do you want to know what really matters?
The Motley Fool August 13, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Time to Fetch PetSmart? The pet store is set to release its second-quarter earnings. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2005 W.D. Crotty	PetSmart: Good Form and Results The company reports a change to its name and another positive quarter. At the high end of guidance, the stock sells for 20.5 times forward earnings. That's a very reasonable price for a company that analysts expect to grow earnings by 18% annually for the next five years.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2005 Alyce Lomax	PETsMART Unleashed After its first quarter, PETsMART's not in the doghouse. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 19, 2004 Phil Wohl	Are Pests Plaguing PETsMART? Sales were lower than expected, and the quality of earnings is in question. Defer any investment in the company until it gets back on track.
The Motley Fool May 20, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	PETsMART Not Playing Dead The nation's largest pet-supplies retailer beats estimates and raises guidance.
The Motley Fool October 11, 2007 Rich Smith	In the Dumps at PetSmart The CEO of the pet retailer tells investors to brace for a tough third quarter, due to consumer weakness.
The Motley Fool February 26, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: PetSmart Fetches Earnings The pet related retailer is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2006 earnings. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool August 16, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Making Heads or Tails of PetSmart PetSmart's quarter wasn't great, but the company remains strong for the long term. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	No Colic at Pediatrix Despite hurricanes and a higher percentage of Medicaid patients, the newborn-care health products maker still had a solid quarter. Investors should note, though, that there are reimbursement and litigation risks here. As such, a little extra due diligence is a good idea.
The Motley Fool August 20, 2004 David Meier	Petco: Best in Show? The pet supply store has exceeded expectations. Will it last? Analysts think alike and, once again, we see strong price movements as the Street tries to make a trend out of one quarter.
The Motley Fool February 15, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Pediatrix: Time to Grow Up After success in the neonatal market, it may be time for this company to expand. Pediatrix is still a strong player, but the stock isn't quite as appealing as it was 10% or 20% ago.
The Motley Fool March 2, 2004 Alyce Lomax	PETsMART Unleashed The pet supply retailer reports a strong quarter, but investors are unimpressed.
The Motley Fool March 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Petco and the Battle for Fido Is there room for two strong pet-supply emporiums? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 26, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Bad Stock! With mounting challenges ahead, investors aren't handing out treats to Petco.
The Motley Fool November 12, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: PetSmart Heels In advance of earnings, analysts wonder if the pet retailer will beat their estimates for the third consecutive quarter in a row.
The Motley Fool August 6, 2007 Billy Fisher	IDEXX Checks Out in Good Health Earnings continue to surge for this veterinary diagnostics manufacturer. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 17, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	The Value-vs.-Growth Conundrum In the ongoing struggle between growth and value investors, today's private-equity purchase of pet retailer Petco illustrates a dream scenario for the value crowd.
The Motley Fool November 19, 2004 Phil Wohl	Value Meets Growth in Petco The pet retailer combines the best of valuation worlds.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	LCA-Vision Sees Clearly Now Growing share in a growing market provides a one-two punch for earnings at the laser vision correction specialist. Investors may want to wait for a stumble before buying in.
BusinessWeek August 6, 2007 Christopher Palmeri	The Battle to Be Top Dog PetSmart and Petco have adopted different strategies as each seeks the dominant position in the animal care industry.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Petco's Getting Adopted Petco is being acquired for $29 a share in cash by Texas Pacific Group and Leonard Green & Partners. The offer is a 49% premium to yesterday's closing price and the shares are up 43% on the news.
The Motley Fool November 17, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	PetSmart Needs Some Love The specialty pet supply retailer matches third-quarter estimates, but looks undervalued.
The Motley Fool October 5, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	New York & Co.: Not as Bad as Advertised Comps may have lagged estimates, but reasons for optimism remain. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 26, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	A Closer Look at PetSmart and Petco Investors, lowered expectations at PetSmart may not be so far off the mark.
BusinessWeek August 6, 2007 Brady & Palmeri	The Pet Economy Americans spend an astonishing $41 billion a year on their furry friends
The Motley Fool March 6, 2008 Alyce Lomax	PetSmart Needs a Scooper Can the pet retailer jump high enough?
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The Motley Fool May 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Advance Auto Parts Hopes to Steer Past Trouble Though business is not exactly booming, fear might prove to be the long-term investor's friend here.
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