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5-fluorouracil: Lifesaving for one species, deadly for othersThis topical drug formulation used to treat human skin cancers is often fatal when ingested by dogs and cats. The worst part? Human health professionals arent warning their patients about the dangers to pets.
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Five veterinary careers on the fringeMany great philosophers have noted that we find ourselves by doing, by allowing one path to lead to the next.
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Medicating neonates puppies and kittens (Proceedings)A review of the physiologic differences affecting pharmacokinetics in neonates, the basic concepts in making drug choices for the neonatal canine and feline, the most commonly used drugs in neonates, and specific drugs commonly used and avoided in the neonate.
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Are you the veterinarian you wanted to be?If we're so adept at identifying medical problems and making diagnoses, then can't we fix our own problems?
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Veterinary forensics (Proceedings)Close attention to detail in evaluation of history and clinical findings, accurate and appropriate sample collection, maintenance of chain of custody of evidence and judicious use of analytical testing are imperative when investigating suspected intentional animal poisonings.
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Shrinking accounts receivableI'm tired of having a huge pile of accounts receivable. How can I manage this better?
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A non-drug approach to pain: Fringe therapies for fringe benefits? (Proceedings)Clients tend to come into our exam rooms with many different ideas on how to treat their pet's arthritis, both the pain and as a disease.
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How to talk less and listen moreStay connected with your veterinary clients by working on your listening skills. Veterinary practice management specialist Dave Nicol shares a few techniques you can implement in your practice to help strengthen your listening skills.
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A newly named part of a dogs ear anatomy (plus, the trick to better otoscopic examinations)Dr. Craig Griffin offers his tips.
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Can your practice pull an all-nighter?Practice owners must consider a variety of factors before offering 24-hour care.
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Platelet disorders (Proceedings)Platelets are essential for normal hemostasis and serve three main functions. They maintain vascular integrity by forming platelet plugs and promoting endothelial vasoconstriction in areas of disrupted endothelium.
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Managing for improved dairy cow health (Proceedings)Over the last several decades we have witnessed tremendous changes in dairy production systems.
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Search and recoverThe first time I went out on a drowning search, my search and rescue dog, Bella, tracked down the victim. That's when it hit me: This works. At that moment, search and rescue became real and exciting for me.
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The co-managed care of dogs with congestive heart failure'We're all in it together,' says this veterinary specialist.
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Streamline surgery releasesEnd-of-the-day surgery releases can bring chaos and confusion to even the most organized veterinary teams. That's why team members at Rock Road Animal Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., developed a system to route clients through the checkout process before they're reunited with their pets.
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Fishing for funds during a cash crunchSuddenly, in the midst of attempts to grow your practice, you find your cash flow dried up. And let's say your bank, no matter what you do, can't help you. What else can you do?
