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These days, some practice owners feel more like peasants than aristocrats. Here's a comparison of how two real-life veterinarians are dealing with the recession.

You talk to clients daily about the importance of complying, but do you follow your own advice? It's time to reflect on your recommendations.

We know the truth. You don't comply with your hospital's standards of care when it comes to your own pets. See the surprising data and explore why it might just be human nature.

Cat claws and hot water blankets don't mix. Here's how to fix a water blanket when it springs leaks.

Who's more compliant: team members or clients?

There's nothing unethical about trying to increase average client transactions.

Save time and money by tapping into your practice's technological potential.

As you may recall from last month's column, my friend Arnie is America's foremost pioneer in the field of client categorization.

Find out your primary job responsibilities by position.

Team members seem more worried about pet owners than themselves during recession.

The recession's ripple effect caused gray days. But the sun's still peeking through.

As we all wonder when the recession will end, you and your clients say you're feeling the hit.

Here's a look at average employee earnings by position and region. How does your pay stack up?

You know how much your facility cost to build, but what about other practices? Here's an inside look at clinics across the country.

Veterinary practices are hiring less this year, and owners may just have to wait out the recession.

Find out how many practices have practice managers and how much those practices earn.

While average earnings are up from years past, 2009 isn't a banner year for team pay.

Without a marketing plan, your practice is missing opportunities to attract new clients and retain current ones. Here's a look at how practices across the country are building their brand.

The practice liability audit is intended to cover the liability risks of veterinary practices.

New sites will feature blogging by doctors and news and tips updated monthly.

Infants are able to understand dogs' posture and bark.

IDEXX and Veterinary Economics are teaming up to help practices operate as efficiently, profitably, and harmoniously as possible

The canine genome gives researchers insight into human biology and disease.

Affordability is a barrier for more than three-quarters of small businesses, says new survey.

Have you taken a break this summer? If not, Dr. Fitzgerald recommends doing so ASAP.

Studies show others in the animal kingdom may be good at counting to find more friends, more mates, or more food.

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Washington -- As the deadline nears to implement Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft rules, federal agencies issued a set of frequently asked questions to help affected businesses, such as veterinary practices, comply.

Talk to dog owners about obsessive behaviors.