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Aggie Kiefer, LVT

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Stranger Than Fiction: "There Are Teeth Marks on It!"

A day off before a holiday weekend turns out to be a real lifesaver for one curious canine and his technician owner.


Amy I. Bentz, VMD, DACVIM

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A Promising Novel Treatment for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy

A new therapy shows promise for reducing a serious neurologic complication that may result from the potentially deadly equine herpesvirus-1 infection.


Laurie Anne Walden, DVM

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Dog Walking is Associated with Better Health in Older Adults

Dog walking is positively correlated with the physical health of adults aged 50 years and older, according to a study recently published in The Gerontologist. However, the results did not show that dog ownership (as opposed to dog walking) was associated with better physical health.


Jennifer Barrett

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Applying Shark Science to Human Health

Viewers of the Discovery Channel’s highly anticipated Shark Week may not know about the different role sharks play aside from teeth-thrashing and jaw-clamping they see on television.


Vicki Ambrose, DVM

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Unfolding the Mysteries of Pleural Space Disease

A better understanding of possible causes of pleural space disease will help practitioners alleviate patient discomfort faster.


Lauren Santye

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14 Companies Illegally Selling Cancer Drugs Receive FDA Warning Letters

The FDA has issued 14 warning letters and 4 online advisory letters to US-based companies illegally selling more than 65 products with fraudulent claims that they cure cancer.


Alison Rodriguez

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The Beginner's Guide to Red Wine

To some, red wine can seem daring, more refined and harder to understand than other kinds of wine, but don’t be discouraged. Here's everything you need to know about five common red wines to get started.


Erin White

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Vet Technicians Can Play Vital Role In Improving Pain Control

Behavioral model reveals subconscious beliefs that restrict good pain management


Aaron Smiley, DVM

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Getting Started With Telemedicine

Giving clients access to you at their convenience offers a plethora of benefits for your patients, your clients, and your practice.


Andrew Riepe

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Buying a Practice? This Mistake Could Cost You

Buying or leasing a new veterinary practice is a daunting task. Don’t go it alone.


Contagion Editorial Staff

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Pet Diet Can Contribute to Animal Wellbeing

Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), technician learning and development manager at Ethos Veterinary Health, explains the importance of feeding pets a complete and balanced diet.


Mark J. Miller

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University Audiologists Assess, Assist Hearing-Impaired Animals

Audiology students at 3 universities are administering hearing tests to animals through the FETCHLAB program.


Greg Kelly

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Beyond Gadgets and Gizmos

We take a look at the potential impact of pet wearables on the veterinary practice of the future.


Travis Hornsby

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How to Save For Your Future When You Have Veterinary School Debt

With the right plan in place, it’s possible to pay off your student loan debt, save for your future and have money to spend on the things you love.


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.


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