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Veterinary management expert Roger Cummings, CVPM, diesVeterinary Economics and Firstline bid farewell to former advisory board member.
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How to complain properlyA carefully-worded complaint can transform a negative into a positive. Here are five ways to switch fault-finding into fix-finding.
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Feline heartworm disease: Assessing the danger for ownersAn owner depends on the veterinarian to assess the danger of any potential disease to his or her dog or cat. In some instances, these dangers are well known by the general public (rabies, distempter, FeLV), and owner's may request these "preventative measures".
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Practice Profiles: Companion Class IV laser therapy (Sponsored by Litecure)Class IV laser therapy is a profit center that empowers you to provide advanced care and market your practice as a state-of-the-art facility.
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Veterinary officials respond to globalization demandDuring the next few years, more foreign veterinary schools are likely to seek U.S. accreditation, bringing a global dimension to the profession.
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Self-directed behaviors in dogs and catsAlthough the prevalence of self-directed behaviors is not well-documented in dogs or cats, it is likely underappreciated because animals are not typically presented for evaluation of such behaviors unless the clients think their pets are manifesting a behavior problem or some degree of injury as a consequence of the behavior.
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The most uncomfortable conversations in practice managementFrom unpleasant body odor to inappropriate outfits at work, these are some uncomfortable topics practice managers must talk to their team members about. Here is how to make these awkward conversations meaningful and productive.
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Identifying the cause of acute vomiting in dogs: It matters for treatment and outcome (Sponsored by IDEXX)With a vomiting dog, it is critical to distinguish between pancreatitis and nonspecific gastroenteritis. This is because the standard-of-care treatment of pancreatitis is no longer identical to treatment of nonspecific gastroenteritis. Accurate diagnosis will guide you to the best treatment plan for your patient.
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Extreme makeover: Unveiling a new dental suiteThere comes a time in every clinic when change is inevitable.
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Love your job againThe honeymoon is over. You've settled into your new place, routine has set in, and you're starting to realize this marriage thing isn't exactly how you dreamed it would be. Sound familiar?
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Be on high alert for online reviewsUse this handy tool to keep track of who's saying what about your practice.
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Practical Matters: How to handle nonhealing corneal ulcers in dogsWhen seemingly routine corneal ulcers in dogs fail to heal in a normal period (i.e. seven to 10 days), many veterinarians engage in musical chairs treatment, prescribing one topical antibiotic and then another.
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Gastrointestinal problems in foal (Proceedings)The three most common gastrointestinal problems that are seen in the foal include colic, gastric ulcer disease and diarrhea. Though these are also common in the adult the foal has different specific etiologies and treatments.
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17 differences between selling to a corporation and an associateIs a corporate cat or a lone wolf the right buyer for your practice? Use this chart to weigh whether an associate or a corporation is the right buyer for you.
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Acute renal failure: leptospirosis is more common than you think (Proceedings)In dogs, leptospirosis most commonly results in acute renal failure (ARF) with or without concurrent (or subsequent) hepatic disease. Although leptospirosis can cause ARF along with acute liver disease (or liver failure), ARF without liver disease has become the most common clinical presentation of the predominant serovars of leptospirosis affecting dogs in the US.
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Understanding how the cornea heals offers insights into treatmentThe cornea is a unique portion of the outer fibrous tunic of the eye. Being transparent, it is the main refractive structure of the eye due to the air tissue interface. Even though the cornea is constantly exposed to the environment, it is able to maintain its clarity by continually replacing the surface epithelium and by maintaining a preocular tear film with the aid of both the lacrimal system and the eyelids.
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Rhodococcus equine infection in foals: epidemiology (Proceedings)The epidemiology of R. equi remains ill-defined and continues to evolve. Two epidemiologic questions of clinical importance regarding Rhodococcus equi foal pneumonia are "Why are some foals affected while others in the same environment remain unaffected?", and "Why does the disease occur recurrently at some farms but not at others?". To answer these questions, studies performed at the level of the foal and farm, respectively, are needed.
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Pulmonary contusions and other thoracic trauma (Proceedings)Traumatic thoracic injuries are prevalent in small animals, particularly in dogs. The most common causes of thoracic trauma are motor vehicular accidents and bite wounds. Other possible, although less common mechanisms include gunshot, knife wounds or being kicked by a larger animal (horse/cow). Injuries may range from mild to life threatening.
