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Overactive pets and dogs that pull on their leashes (4:47)In this video, Dr. Shull discusses listening to clients' concerns about their overactive pets, plus offers advice for clients whose dogs pull on their leashes.
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A recipe for great serviceTake one IV bag, stir in a concerned client, and add a dash of helpful team member.
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Intracorporeal suturing in minimally invasive surgeryMinimally invasive surgery is a rapidly developing discipline in veterinary medicine, thanks to its widespread use in human medicine. During the past 20 years, veterinarians have watched a temporally similar development with arthroscopic surgery. While minimally invasive surgery has many advantages over traditional open surgery—including reduced postoperative pain, reduced recovery times, and improved operative results—there is a caveat: It requires specialized training and considerable experience. In this article, I'll focus on one particular minimally invasive technique—intracorporeal suturing.
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A simple way to obtain a bite registrationA bite registration can be a valuable part of orthodontic planning for patients with a rostral crossbite.
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Laser technology offers wide range of surgical applicationsThe past decade has seen a steady growth in laser energy used by general veterinary practitioners. Today, veterinary medicine is enjoying a rapid acceptance of various forms of laser energy as a companion and often superior therapeutic modality for surgical case management.
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Pedaling to a new past-timeWhen I was veterinary school, summer meant RAGBRAI, the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. While I never participated, I was in awe as legions of bicyclists made their way through Ames en route to a finish line on the state's eastern edge. There's even a veterinarian version of the famed race, which takes place during fall semester.
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7 steps to better veterinary dental recommendationsFeeling tongue-tied when veterinary clients refuse dental treatment for their pets? Here's a mouthful of ideas on how to emphasize the importance of complete oral care.
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How many is too many?Q: At the clinic where I work we have several clients who own more animals than they can care for properly. What is the best way to approach an animal collector?
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Overcoming an unfufilled promiseWhen his workplace turned toxic and his partnership opportunity dried up, this doctor learned the hard way that it's better to cut your losses and move on&mdashbefore it's too late.
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The essential components of a financial planFinancial planning early in your career is perhaps the most important thing you can do to make sure you accomplish your personal and professional goals. In fact, the day you leave school would be a great time to start planning. But regardless of your age or career stage, it's never too late to gain value from a hard look at your financial situation and advice from a financial advisor who can help you identify and implement your financial plan. Here are the essential components of a financial plan:
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Offbeat: Stories of veterinary practice lifeEditor's Note: DVM Newsmagazine's newest column, "Offbeat," gives veterinarians the opportunity to share stories of humor, inspiration, sadness and peculiarity that cross paths daily with veterinary medicine.
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The end is near if things don't change in the veterinary professionLook at the numbers and save yourself-your veterinary practice too.
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A semi-retired owner confronts the challenges facing veterinary medicineDemand more from the profession and defend our value.
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Deciding how to buildYou're finally ready to build your dream hospital or expand your existing facility. For years, you've read design articles in Veterinary Economics and carefully studied every floor plan. You've also planned to hire an award-winning veterinary architect. But one of your clients is an architect, and you like her work.
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Why topical therapies fail, according to a veterinary dermatologistHitting a brick wall with your dermatology patients? If your recommendations for topical therapies are going nowhere, make sure youre not inadvertently doing anything on this list.
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New creative and innovative marketing initiatives (Proceedings)Promoting Your Practice: Identifying your customers and reaching out to them. Discussions will include websites and print media, articles and advertorials, participation in public and collaborative events
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Performing ultrasound to evaluate pregnancy (Proceedings)The normal uterus is best located by scanning transversely between the urinary bladder and the colon.
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Feed pets' dietary needsClients often ask me what they should feed their pets. What should I say?
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Current recommendations for mammary gland tumors in dogsMammary gland tumors remain one of the most common cancers in our canine patients.
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Skills Laboratory: How to perform a positive contrast gastrointestinal studyAdd a little contrast to help you find your diagnosis.
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Why embrace veterinary dentistry?Patients need it. Clients love it. What more do you need to know?
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Leading Off: Be aware of the new anesthesia guidelines for dogs and catsThe guidelines emphasize the delivery of safe and effective anesthesia and perianesthetic pain management.
