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Letters to dvm360: Views on homeless pet ownership, tech vs. nurse, associate challenges and more
Veterinary issues in the limelight elicit varying perspectives to help continue the conversation.
New products from Purina and BI target stress in veterinary patients
New anxiety relief products for dogs can improve stressful situations
Read all about it! The top 10 veterinary news articles of 2018
From big box retail and mental health research to the ever-controversial CBD products, heres what you, our readers, were most interested in this year.
Student tip: Give yourself a hand when it comes to test time
Building an outline for each veterinary school lecture gives you an easy study guide by the time the test comes around.
dvm360 product report: Wound recovery clothing, pathogen detection platform and performance dog gear
Here's our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.
Letter to dvm360: Why are we arguing about what industry can use the term nurse?
The debate over the potential title change for veterinary technicians is ridiculous, says Dr. Michael Petty.
Old School, New School: Meet Dr. Seasoned!
Wedding bells are ringing for Dr. Greenskin! What does her growing family mean for her career ambitions?
FDA expands recall of foods containing excess levels of vitamin D
Eight companies now affected; common manufacturer cited as potential source of formulation error.
A culture of no: When regimented rules stunt practice growth
Should this veterinarian learn to say yes more often to his clients, even if it means bending the rules and inconveniencing his team?
Thank you, Momma and yes, I actually do know what I'm doing
Its the time of year to reflect on those whove shaped our lives as veterinarians, Dr. Brock says.
Letter to dvm360: Hip replacement in cats is not new news
One reader says hip replacement surgery in cats dates back over a decade.
UC Davis veterinarians honored for saving K-9 officers life
When German shepherd Haakon suffered a ruptured bladder, the UC Davis veterinary team performed a lifesaving surgery.
Proposed FDA study will allow adoption, not euthanasia, of research dogs
Parasiticide research aims to validate alternatives to use of animal subjects in some bioequivalence trials.
Bayer announces plans to exit animal health industry
Company will focus on core businesses of pharmaceuticals, consumer health and crop science.
Survey: Opioid shortages are harming veterinary patients
Industry study reports clinicians frustration with curtailed pain management options for surgery and treatment of severe injuries.
State of the (vet tech) union
A movement to unionize veterinary technicians is gaining steam, but will they have enough leverage for real changes?
dvm360 product report: New food and new product claim for itchy pets, plus a fluid calculator and more
Heres our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.
Petco and Express Scripts announce online pharmacy alliance
New partnership promises dog and cat owners access to their pets prescription medications from their homes.
Rising from the ashes
A firsthand look at the Woolsey and Hill fires in Southern California, and the veterinary heroes who helped save all creatures great and small from its damage.
Commentary: The importance of in-clinic veterinary blood donor programs
A recent public exposure of a canine blood supply company leaves Dr. Nicholas Dodman asking all those who love dogs to consider the best practices for blood donation.
dvm360 product report: Diagnostic, treatment advances for dogs and horses, and more
In our latest round-up, you'll find oral med help for dogs, a client communication tool, and a vaccine combo as well as a convenient imaging option for horses.
AAFP releases consensus statement on feline feeding
Association aims to address the behavioral needs of cats and reduce stress-related eating problems in cats.
Don't be scared of money
Youre not "in it for the money" in veterinary medicine, but neither can you ignore it. This year, make a New Year's resolution (or two or three) to better manage your personal accounts, your career and your practice finances this year.
dvm360 product report: Help for horses, cats, cows and clients
Find out about new options for equine imaging, communication for amputations in cats, a bovine knowledge repository and payment help for clients.
Petco bans pet food and treats with artificial ingredients
Retail chain aims to remove products containing artificial colors, flavors and preservatives for dogs and cats by May 2019.
Dog foods recalled for excess vitamin D
Two companies have voluntarily recalled certain lots of dry dog food after reports of pets becoming ill because of an excess of the vitamin.
Generation Debt (or not)
Before you judge your colleagues, take a long, hard look at our survey data on the educational debt they carry and why it might be limiting their choices ... and, overall, bumming them out.
Veterinary associates: Still think you can buy a practice someday?
The commoditization of the DVM may be making this dream less of a reality for many entrepreneurial hopefuls.
'What?! I didn't see nothin ... '
This is what can happen when past employers arent honest about possible new veterinary hospital hires.
3D printing repairs a dog's skull post-surgery
After it was destroyed by a cancerous tumor, a dachshunds skull is repaired with a custom 3-D-printed titanium plate.