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Eric Meermann

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New IRS Rule Can Make Big Difference in 401(k) Contributions

People who’ve made both pretax and after-tax contributions to their workplace retirement plan can now easily separate them when rolling them over to traditional and Roth IRAs, thanks to a recent IRS ruling.


Amy Karon, DVM, MPH, MA

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Hyperthyroidism in cats linked to PBDE exposure

Investigators recently reported in Environmental Science & Technology that cats with hyperthyroidism had significantly higher serum levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) than did euthyroid cats.


Veterinary Business Advisors, Inc.

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Creating Your Career Blueprint: The Early Years of Practice Ownership

Outlining a strategic plan early in practice ownership provides an overall sense of direction toward future prosperity.


J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS

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How to Avoid Common Insulin Therapy Errors

Giving proper advice to clients of diabetic pets requires an understanding of the many problems that can result from mistakes made in the choice, use, and monitoring of insulin.


lead their teams. Over time, the way we do business has evolved, but t

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Attention, Managers: Are You Making These Leadership Errors?

Managers can develop team members’ skills, knowledge and self-esteem, or they can create animosity, mistrust and doubt.


ReKeithen Miller

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Self-Employed Can Still Cut 2015 Taxes with a Retirement Plan

Self-employed people—from Uber drivers to high-powered consultants—need to save for retirement, and a tax-advantaged retirement plan is the best way.


Sara Goldstein, DVM

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WVC 2017: Tips and Tricks for Managing Lumbosacral Disease

At WVC 2017, Dr. Sarah Moore delved into the diagnosis and treatment of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in dogs.


Syeelah Stoessel, BS

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Testing a New Molecular Assay for Ehrlichia Detection

Which is more useful in clinical practice—a newly designed TaqMan molecular diagnostic assay or commercially available technology?


VMD Staff

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100 Tips to Support a Healthier Lifestyle

Use these tips provided by the AVMA to support a healthy lifestyle both at home and at your veterinary practice.


Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

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Treatment of Feline Allergic Asthma

Lifelong medical management can improve quantity and quality of life in cats with this common respiratory disorder.



Rebecca Pavese, CPA

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Kid Needs Money? Why a Loan Is Often Better Than a Gift

Giving your son or daughter a loan can be mutually beneficial, but only if it's structure properly.


Danielle Mroz, MA

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Are Disease-Resistant Pigs the Future?

Forget designer babies; let's talk about disease-resistant pigs.


Rebecca Lirio

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10 Diseases You Can Get From Your Pet

Zoonoses, or zoonotic illnesses, are diseases that can be passed from pets to individuals.


Nicola Parry, BVSc, MRCVS, MSc, DipACVP

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Clinical Signs and Diagnosis of Lyme Disease in Dogs

Lyme disease is among the most frequently diagnosed, zoonotic, tick-borne diseases worldwide and continues to receive intense attention in small animal medicine since canine disease was first reported in the early 1980s.



David Liss, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), CVPM

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5 Tips to Maintain Employee Loyalty

In a working culture that shies away from employee engagements and contracts, and rather favors an at-will status, how do employers support and nurture employee loyalty?


Mike Hennessy

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Antimicrobial Resistance Through a One Health Lens

The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is instituting a 5-year plan to support antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings.


Melissa Shapiro, DVM

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Impact of social distancing on end-of-life veterinary care

New protocols in the face of COVID-19 have impacted most aspects of veterinary practice, perhaps none more so than euthanasia procedures.


Paul Gladysz, AIA, CSI, ICC

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Considerations for adding a dedicated veterinary dental space

To create a sweet dental suite in your veterinary practice, think about your options before diving in.


Kimberly Ness

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Diggo data show strong pet owner interest in Walmart veterinary services

New research shows that pet owners anticipate lower prices—as well as good quality care—in Walmart-based veterinary clinics. Here’s how to compete.


Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT

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Healing orthopedic injuries

Have you had a lameness case that wouldn’t get better? It could be a good time to try a different approach


Elizabeth Collar, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA

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Battling the equine sarcoid

A variety of treatment methods can be considered for managing the condition


Liza S. Köster, BVSc(Hons), MMedVet(Med), DECVIM-CA (Cardiology and Internal Medicine), EBVS

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Cardiac tumors in dogs and cats

Considerations for the use of echocardiography to evaluate suspected tumors located in the heart.


Ashley T. Randall, DVM

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Do you want to start your own practice? Here’s what you need to ask yourself

If you are considering opening your own practice, be sure to answer these 3 questions first


Autumn Harris

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Pursuing your dreams regardless of life circumstances

One veterinary student shares her journey and struggles into veterinary medicine and explains the impact of not having a mentor that looked like her encouraged her to be that person for others



Mary Schwartz, CVT

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Elevating veterinary technician wages: A new approach to compensation

In the world of veterinary medicine, the critical role of veterinary technicians cannot be overstated.



Cole B. Sandow, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA

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Surgery STAT: How to perform a caudal epidural in horses

Caudal epidural anesthesia allows for invasive procedures while the horse is sedated in standing position without pain or discomfort.

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