Mindy Valcarcel is the Medicine Channel Director for dvm360.com, Vetted and dvm360 magazine.
Veterinary practice: Stranger in fiction?
These actors aren't vets, but they played them on TV. A retrospective of how TV and movies portray vets and veterinary practices.
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'Otitis again?' Solving those seemingly endless ear infections
An infection's recurrent nature stems from the many factors at play in your veterinary patients' poor sore ears. Here's what to note in the exam room to keep on top of it and stop the cycle.
A veterinary reference library in your pocket
Because would you trust a straight-up Google search to tell you how to place a nasoesophageal tube in a cat?
Veterinary emergency interventions: Ready to step in?
Who knows what's ahead of you when a veterinary emergency is waiting for you? Dr. Garret Pachtinger is on call with tips to have in your back pocket and help you save the day.
The bright side of vet life at the Veterinary Innovation Summit
Promising technologies and ideas abounded at the second annual event. Lets pause a moment to dream of the future-the near future, at that.
High-tech for Fido's heart
A wireless, AI-enabled veterinary stethoscope boldly goes where (you know the rest).
Reaching for declaw alternatives? Four products to recommend
Luna would love these options for curbing her destructive scratching in the house.
Make sure clients don't derail the benefits of veterinary therapeutic diets
The treats pet owners add on top can toy with the benefits.
dvm360's top 10 clinical videos of 2017
Scaredy cats, canine extractions, chronic diarrhea and anal sacculectomies were but a few of the veterinary clinical videos that drew the most attention this year.
Helping to build a hero: Working with working dogs
Fetch dvm360 conference in San Diego afforded attendees a chance to see fire department dogs in action, and learn key tips to care for these extra special veterinary patients.
13 fur-raising fears in pets
Needles, white coats, baths ... The world is full of frightful stuff for your veterinary patients.
Get defensive when working with equine veterinary patients
Dr. Robert Miller says when it comes to working with horses, every offense you commit from a horse's point of view needs a preplanned defense on your part.
Helping to make the perfect match: Pet selection counseling
How you can play a vital role in helping owners make the right choice and ensure a lifelong bond.
Navigating unusual euthanasia requests
All good things must come to an end, and pets are nothing but good in their owners' eyes. Here's some advice from Dr. Mary Gardner on how to best handle those last moments, even when an unexpected entreaty arises.
How to get pets + vets ? stress
Take anxiety out of the equation with these veterinary products.
Cancer cells cant take the heat
You won't believe what this heating pad could do for veterinary oncology cases.
The ARK at JFK: Ready for takeoff
Veterinary hospital located within the ARK at JFK at John F. Kennedy International Airport is preparing for a flood of first-rate service for all domesticated species.
Toxic teams affect patients too: A veterinary behaviorists view
The damage caused by one bad experience may never be reversed.
Suspect abdominal fluid? Think FAST!
Easily, and confidently, declare "Fluid" or "No fluid" by performing an abbreviated ultrasound protocol in your critical veterinary patients.
Intraoral radiographs: Take the giant leap
Five reasons you'll be over the moon about that veterinary dental radiography unit.
The best laid scenes o' mice and men
Views of tempting creations for a small species have spread quickly via word of mouse.
Meet the top 10 most common arrhythmias in veterinary patients
This cheat sheet next to your ECG machine can cut down on your differential deliberation.
Chemo or steroids: Give clients time to be sure
There's always a chance an owner of a pet with lymphoma might change their mind about trying chemotherapy, so don't start at a disadvantage.
Cribbing in horses: A surgical approach to treatment
Cutting-edge advice for this behavioral vice in your veterinary equine patients.
All decked out for "howl"oween
A preview of what might be walking into your veterinary clinic this month.
Don't draw a blank when it comes to dementia
Many of your older canine and feline veterinary patients are likely showing signs of cognitive decline. Have you been checking up on this treatable condition?
Dr. Joseph Bojrab remembered as expert educator in veterinary community
Bojrab leaves behind of legacy of imparting practical knowledge in the surgery suite.
Life-saving pointers for parvo puppies
Parvovirus is a much dreaded diagnosis, but these fragile puppies can make it through. Here's how.
A quick guide to gastric acid suppression in dogs and cats
How you can counteract the corrosive action of elevated gastric acid in your veterinary patients and when preventive use is indicated.
"Ugh, why does my dog always pull on the leash!"
Help your veterinary clients understand the motivation behind this normal behavior in dogs and how to fix it.