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Dial a diet recommendationHow teleconsultation between primary care veterinarians and nutrition specialists can conquer geographical limitations on patient care.
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The Afya Serengeti Project for Rabies Vaccination and ControlIn this three-part video, Dr. Sarah Cleaveland discusses the Afya Serengeti Project.
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Accommodating youth, age, style, and personality...while the job gets done (Proceedings)Work is a place where people go to get a job done. Hopefully, they like it. Jobs don't exist (primarily) for personal growth, although good employers provide a positive environment for employee development. Smart employers invest in the development of their employees - - the team. That includes honoring diversity. Employers also must keep the business healthy; their employees are hired to do a job. How can employers do both?
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Prove you're a professionalProviding boarding and grooming sends the wrong message to clients about your professional services.
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New equipment boosts more than the bottom lineThe measure of a machine isn't just what shows up on a cost-benefit analysis.
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Behavior medicine: Working for foodUsed correctly, food is an excellent primary reinforcer - not a bribe.
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Canine hip dysplasia diagnosis and treatment (Proceedings)The diagnosis of hip dysplasia is commonly practiced but in my opinion is frequently misunderstood.
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Avian influenza: An emerging feline threat? (Update)Historically, cats have been considered to be resistant to influenza virus infections.
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Focusing on pet insurance: The myths and truthsDevelop a crystal-clear picture of how pet insurance works.
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Image Quiz: Dermatology-A dog with a suddenly crusty, itchy muzzleWhat's the most likely diagnosis in this dog?
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The power of words in veterinary medicineA cancer diagnosis had become as common as a urinary tract infection. I had forgotten the impact of a poor prognosis.
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Can I appraise my own practice?I'm about to sell my practice. Is there any reason why I can't do the appraisal myself?
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Visualizing the bisecting angle techniqueDr. Niemiec illustrates how to obtain dental radiographs using the correct bisecting angle.
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Take a bite out of plaqueMany clients really don't realize just what a bit of plaque can do, says Sara L. Sharp, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), secretary of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. And it often falls to you to discuss the danger of a dirty mouth. The best approach is a little honesty-with a mix of tact, of course.
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Heat stroke: diagnosis and treatmentHeat stroke is a life-threatening condition characterized by an elevated core body temperature and central nervous system dysfunction. Despite aggressive lowering of core body temperature and treatment, the pathophysiologic changes associated with heat stroke can lead to multi-organ dysfunction, which can be fatal.
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Audio: Don't use spring-loaded dental gags in cats!Hear about the possible harmful effects of this practice.
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Take precautions when using chemotherapeutic drugsAll hospital personnel should be aware of the following procedures for handling chemotheraputic drugs.
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What breed is that client?Ever wish pets could schedule their own appointments and bring themselves in for care? The key to stopping client-created stress is to see your clients for the different breeds they are—and adjust your approach accordingly.
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Canine idiopathic epilepsy: pathogenesis and clinical characteristicsThe high incidence of seizures in some breeds suggests a strong genetic component to the disease...
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Anesthesia for neurologic disease and procedures (Proceedings)The primary concerns for anesthesia for dogs with spinal neurologic disease are the need to prevent pulmonary aspiration of gastric fluid if food has not been withheld, to maintain a low intracranial pressure (ICP) and therefore a low spinal cord pressure, and the provision for pain management.
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Leveraging your facility, equipment, and technologyWell-managed practices realize they need to reinvest to keep their practices moving forward. Here's how they plan to leverage their facilities.
