Authors


Jeff Nichol, DVM, IAABC

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Handling separation anxiety spikes when life changes

Calmer Canine offers a long-lasting, drug-free treatment for a number of anxiety disorders in dogs.












Erica Tricarico, Managing Editor

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Why failure should inspire you

Fetch dvm360 keynote speaker Dr Mariana Pardo shares personal failures that helped her become the successful veterinary criticalist, educator, and mentor she is today.


Kelli Geswein

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An informed yet devastating decision

A potential foster dog showed aggression toward my veterinary team members, so this 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist had to help the team see this was the best path forward.


Kat Burns

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Make sure to track the wellbeing of your team

She started a popular walk-in event at her veterinary hospital, but this 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist saw the toll it was taking.


Danielle Matise

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Dont be afraid to rock the boat

When it became apparent that her growing practice needed more team leads, this dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist set out to create a hiring process that would fit the already strong culture and demonstrate fairness and transparency.


Nicole Ferguson-Morrison DVM, MS, MPH, MRCVS

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Shelter Snapshot: Infectious respiratory disease in animal shelters

The widening geography of pet travel has increased an already significant problem in animal shelters and other veterinary facilities that house commingled animals. Here’s the latest.


Eliza Smith

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Caring for cats with cardiomyopathies

Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Meg Sleeper outlines everything you need to know about the three types of primary feline cardiomyopathy you may encounter in your practice.


Lena DeTar, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP

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Shelter Snapshot: Evidence-based answers to your dermatophytosis questions

One patchy kitten with ringworm can send a shelters veterinary team into a panic. Before you start scrambling, review the research so you can manage this pesky dermatologic problem effectively.


Kathy Bell

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How we saved a gunshot victim

My emergency came with anxious peace officers, media coverage and a lot of eyes on a surgery. But this finalist for 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year helped organized her veterinary hospital team with good results.


Rebecca Kuester, LVT

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Educate, dont irritate, pet owners

Dont like online pharmacies competing with you for veterinary product sales? Dont penalize your clients for it, says a 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist.


Kyle L. Granger Jr.

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Vet med diversity: Why I feel out of place

As a student of color, sometimes I cant connect with classmates on a level deeper than, How are your classes going? We need to explore this more, not pretend everythings fine because homogeneity is easier.


Ashley O. Bohn, PhD, MS, RVT

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Where have all the nurses gone?

Thoughts on the veterinary nurse shortage from a veteran registered technician.





Tannetje' Crocker, DVM

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‘Adopt don’t shop‘—marketing genius or shaming slogan?

Although it has been effective in raising pet adoption rates, one veterinarian thinks this marketing campaign has a dark side. Here is what she proposes instead.


Kaitlyn Bello, DVM

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Image Quiz: Cytologya Doberman with weight loss, lethargy and lesions on his nose

Below is a skin cytology from a 3-year-old male neutered Doberman pinscher with cutaneous lesions. Whats going on?


Ed Meyer, PhD

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How the human-animal bond is reshaping veterinary care

Study of the human-animal bond (HAB) began with psychiatry and psychology and bloomed into the world we live in today. Learn more about HAB, its history and its future in your practice.


James C. Cofer

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What Uncle Sam gets when you sell your practice

If youre thinking of selling your veterinary hospital, focusing just on the sale price is not enough. You need to understand the tax consequences of a proposed sale.


Carolyn Shadle, PhD

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How the human-animal bond is reshaping veterinary care

Study of the human-animal bond (HAB) began with psychiatry and psychology and bloomed into the world we live in today. Learn more about HAB, its history and its future in your practice.

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