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American College of Veterinary Surgeons

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Surgery STAT: Managing IVDD

In last month's column we discussed the pathophysiology of intervertebral disk disease (IVDD). Once IVDD is diagnosed, the clinician must again use the history (onset and course of clinical signs) and the physical exam (neurological status) to formulate the therapeutic plan.


Carrie Adrian, PTA, PhD, CCRP

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Video: Should clients be running with their dogs?

Physical therapist Dr. Carrie Adrian says this is a hard question to answer.




Silke Hecht, Dr. med. vet., DACVR, DECVDI

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Meningioma in a 9-year-old chocolate Lab: Radiology perspective

Dr. Silke Hecht provides the radiology perspective on this challenging oncology case.





Kevin McKeown, DVM

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Letter to dvm360: Whats the answer to veterinary oversupply? Savvy practice location is a start

Discretionary spending levels have the biggest impact on the demand for veterinary services.



CC the Clinic Cat

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Your veterinary clinic cat goes on a diet

CC the clinic cat faces the dreaded "d" word with true cat disdain.



Audrey Shaner

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Aggression and children: When euthanasia is a valid choice

Reader sympathizes with a DVM making the tough call.



Felix Duerr, DVM, MS, Dr. med. vet., CCRT, DACVS-SA, DECVS, DACVSMR

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The seven most common reasons Fido might limp into your clinic (Sponsored by Purina Veterinary Diets)

An overview of the diagnosis and treatment of common injuries that cause lameness in dogsIn this article, I will provide an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of these common injuries that cause lameness in dogs:> Soft tissue injuries> Stifle disease (cranial cruciate ligament rupture and patellar luxation)> Hip disease (hip dysplasia)> Elbow disease (elbow dysplasia)> Shoulder disease (soft tissue pathology and ostechondrosis dissecans)> Fractures> Arthritis


Deborah Greco, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

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Sweet success: Managing the difficult diabetic patient (Sponsored by Purina Veterinary Diets)

The management of newly diagnosed and complicated cases of diabetes in cats and dogs


David Williams, MA, VetMB, PhD, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA

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Skinny old cats : Why some senior cats lose weight. Whats going on? (Sponsored by Purina Veterinary Diets)

What is known about common age-related changes in cats and what may be done to halt or reverse the decline in body weight that is apparently a predictable prelude to death




Stan Baker, JD, DVM

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Non-economic damages for pet injuries: Are veterinarians expediting evolution of the law?

Leveraging the patient-client bond in clinic promotion could eventually have unintended consequences.


Sigfried Mayer, DVM

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Letter to dvm360: It's time to look within for the answer to oversupply

Government and regulatory agencies aren't going to solve the problem for us. Its time to trust ourselves again.


Melissa Pilarczyk, RVT

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Practice tip: An alternate use for 1ml syringes

This practice uses the syringes to hold endotracheal tubes instead of gauze.


Frank Bossong, DVM

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Top myths about veterinary shelters

Misconceptions about care at veterinary practices and shelters are addressed.


Brooke Dooley, DVM

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I paid off my student loans in five years

This young veterinarian got free of her six-figure debt fastand shes loving the freedom it brings.


Shari Lyons, DVM

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Practice Tip: A Fear Free solution to noisy clipboards

This practice quiets offending clicks by simply using a piece of tape.


Kelley Ferguson

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Ready to be recruited for a veterinary job?

Fishing for the perfect position? Recruiters pose an interesting possibility for job-seeking team members looking for the right practice.


Michelle M. Newfield, DVM

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5 questions about veterinary shelter medicineanswered

This quick Q&A busts some of the biggest myths about shelters.


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