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The Clinic Notebook: entrepreneurial opportunity at veterinary school
Why—and how—one veterinary student is filling a need of many veterinarians in the profession.
Degenerative myelopathy: does laser therapy offer new hope?
A new study examines the use of photobiomodulation therapy to prolong survival for dogs with a progressive, fatal disease that currently has no definitive treatment.
Sweetening wound care: honey and sugar bandages
Why, when and how to incorporate honey and sugar into your veterinary wound healing arsenal.
The other heartworm patient
When it comes to heartworms, cats may be overlooked but they’re certainly not immune. Here’s what you need to know about feline heartworm disease.
New York dog tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, but pet cases remain rare
Testing by the USDA confirms that this the first case of the virus in a pet dog in the U.S.
The ever-evolving veterinary practice breakroom
The breakroom in your hospital can serve multiple functions, all of which lead to a more productive and enthusiastic veterinary team.
Ask Emily: How to reduce overtime hours
Here are some tips to help your veterinary team cut back on overtime.
Survival mode: practicing veterinary medicine during a pandemic
COVID-19 has tested our skills and forced veterinary practice owners, associates and teams out of our comfort zones in many ways. It has also taught us some important lessons along the way.
‘Adopt don’t shop‘—marketing genius or shaming slogan?
Although it has been effective in raising pet adoption rates, one veterinarian thinks this marketing campaign has a dark side. Here is what she proposes instead.
Final words on the ‘whitest profession’
There may be disagreement about the reasons why relatively few minorities join the veterinary profession, but we all agree that increasing diversity and inclusion should be a priority.
What are you scared of?
How do you feel about ghosts, clowns, drowning, bankruptcy, heights and Freddy Kruger? This Texas veterinarian recently had occasion to analyze his own worst fears, and here’s what he learned.
Update: AAEP parasite control guidelines
This succinct review of equine internal parasite control measures reflects modern strategies now in place to reduce development of resistance.
Possible IMHA dog—now what?
If immune-mediated hemolytic anemia makes you crazy, you are not alone. Here’s the lowdown on diagnosing this confounding disease.
The shift in virus-aware veterinary economics
COVID-19 is turning the veterinary industry on its head, with effects that are both positive and negative.
Analyzing serologic calling cards of inflammatory bowel disease
Identifying IBD is often a challenge, but the recent discovery of serum-based markers for canine IBD may make diagnosing this disease in dogs quicker, cheaper and less invasive.
Starting a global dialogue about mental health in veterinary medicine
Following its worldwide survey of mental health and wellbeing in the veterinary profession, WSAVA vows to take steps to advance the health and welfare of veterinary teams around the world.
Feline diarrhea: Let the diagnostic clues flow
Causes of feline diarrhea range from simple infection to cancer. By characterizing the diarrhea and running simple tests, the practitioner can identify the pathology and stop the mess.
AAVMC announces professional excellence award recipients
A three-time veterinary school dean, Dr. Glen Hoffsis has had a major impact on both veterinary education and public policy.
AAVMC names first wellbeing director
Mackenzie Peterson will play an instrumental role in promoting mental health at the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ member institutions.
What will ‘normal’ look like after COVID-19?
As shelter-in-place restrictions are lifted throughout the country, the full impact of the pandemic shutdown will come into clearer focus. Here are four major challenges veterinary practices can expect—and how to handle them.
Matters of the heart: Educating clients about feline heartworm disease prevention
Summer is just about here, and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s why—and how—to talk to your clients about heartworm disease prevention in cats.
Fighting online veterinary pharmacies … and winning
How to turn the threat of online pharmacies into opportunities for your practice.
Assessing blindness in pets: first things first
Veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Ron Ofri shares a few tips to help in diagnosing blindness in your veterinary patients.
Dysthanasia: a newer meaning to a relatively new word
Euthanasia should be a gentle death, but when it’s not—for whatever reason—it is incumbent on veterinary teams to address the situation with their clients and themselves.
The dvm360 toolkit: Honing in on heartworm disease
Matters of the heart can get tricky. That’s why we’ve developed a host of tools to help you get a handle on heartworm disease in dogs and cats. (With an educational grant provided by Bayer)
Why yearly heartworm testing is a must
Your clients might question the need for annual heartworm testing if their dog has been on a preventive throughout the year. Now you can give them the answers easily.
Have a heart: why dogs need heartworm testing
Give your clients the facts about the damage heartworm disease can do not only to their pet’s health but also to their pocketbook.
The promise of heartworm prevention: An expert Q&A
Heartworm disease prevention and annual testing are a must for dogs and cats across the United States, says Dr. Stephen Jones. Here’s why.
The real reasons why some veterinary team members don’t care
A veterinary practice manager and consultant shares from personal experience why some team members are disengaged—and what to do about it.
Embracing routine testing for heartworm in cats
Why cats shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to routine heartworm testing.