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Don't let good intentions--or a bad day--lead you astrayPinocchio tried hard to be good. But his inner wishes--to have fun and experience life--often won out. And in the choices you and your team make, what's right and what's wrong aren't always as clear cut as the dilemmas fairy-tale characters face.
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Leading Off: In pursuit of wellness excellenceDr. Steve Thompson discusses the many resources that make it easy and simple to bring the essential medical guidelines together.
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Canine breeding management--vaginal cytology (Proceedings)he simplest, least invasive, most economical diagnostic tool for determining the stage of the estrous cycle in a bitch, and surely the most widely utilized, is the examination of the bitchs vaginal cytology.
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Get the answers you need about digital radiographyDigital radiography is a hot topic in veterinary medicine. Some would even say it is the latest craze. Considering that digital radiography and a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) will initially cost a practice between $50,000 and $150,000, switching from film to digital images is not a decision to be taken lightly.
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Managing complications in diabetic catsLearn the signs and common treatments for the chronic and acute complications that may develop so you can help catch them early in your feline patients.
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Why is your veterinary clinic giving up pharma sales?After your hospitals veterinarian has explained the need for a product or pharmaceutical, dont hand off your clients to websites, pet store employees and big-box aisles and aisles of competing products. If this is the right product for this pet, carry it. The sales will follow.
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Building greenWhether you're building a new practice or remodeling an old one, being environmentally friendly may save you money.
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A practice that says "no thanks" on boardingIn a perfect world, boarding and grooming would be a great source of revenue. However, we don't live in the perfect world.
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Keep pets safe during the holidaysWhether you're entertaining at home, traveling with pets, boarding them, or leaving them home with a sitter, take note of these important safety precautions.
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Surgery STAT: Diagnosis and treatment of juvenile canine hip dysplasiaBecause hip laxity is the No. 1 risk factor for developing osteoarthritis in the hip joint, it is ideal for all puppies to be evaluated during routine examination. Two methods to assist follow.
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Help! We're short-staffed and I'm buriedThis go-to team member is about to go to another veterinary practice if she doesn't get a little help. Firstline Board Member Marianne Mallonee, CVPM, counsels this overloaded employee.
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Schedule sterilizations early to keep patients healthyDon't put off spay and neuter appointments. Schedule them sooner rather than later to ward off future medical and behavior problems-and to build a bond with clients.
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Equine Image Quiz: A pony with polydipsia and forelimb lamenessWhich diagnostic test will solidify a diagnosis for this pony?
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Leading Off: Fluid therapy strategies: New guidelines for dogs and catsThis comprehensive set of guidelines is a must-read and should receive a place in your library for training and regular reference.
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Steroids can offer relief for skin conditions, but use cautiouslyGlucocorticoids are useful drugs. Their utilization has allowed for control of many diseases and conditions that otherwise would likely result in death or the ultimate euthanasia of many dogs and cats.
