Technicians

The animal health company looks to raise awareness among pet owners about skin disease in dogs and cats and to encourage veterinary hospitals to initiate client discussions about itch behavior.

They're rare, unusual and prognosis is often dismal. But in the event you encounter one of these difficult dermatologic cases, you'll want to be prepared. Heres the latest on potentially fatal skin diseases in small animals.

When a veterinary team member messes up left and right, but is still looked upon through rose-colored glasses by doctors and managers, what can be done?

Because the clinical signs of transitional cell carcinomas can mimic UTIs, some veterinary patients arent benefiting from early detection, proper diagnosis and treatment. Use these tools when treating high-risk breeds and help these dogs live longer, happier lives.

Veterinary neurologist Dr. Michelle Carnes discusses updated terminology and effective management of epileptic dogs and cats.

You've got the fundamentals of heartworm disease down, with a good grasp of the diagnostics, but treatment can be tricky. Here are the tactics recommended by veterinary experts, plus less extensive and less expensive alternatives.

Your veterinary client is baring their teeth on social mediaor even in person. Heres the first thing to do in either case.

If Gov. Cuomo signs the bill passed by the state Assembly, New York will impose a civil penalty of $1,000 on people who perform onychectomies, partial or complete phalangectomies, or tendonectomies on cats without a therapeutic purpose.

When dogs delicate eyes suffer from ulceration, your veterinary clients, patients and doctors may all experience moments of frustration. Heres what you need to know when these cases present.

Veterinary technicians, prepare yourself for an ultrasound in action! Heres everything you need to know, from the machine to getting the perfect image from a patientin any situation.

While the Veterinary Nurse Initiative continues to pursue a title change for veterinary technicians, the AVMA focuses on utilizing technicians in practice.

You, dear veterinary professional, dont go out looking to be bitten or scratched, yet you probably have some sort of battle scar from a bad encounter. Heres how to prevent any more from happening in the future.

Ideal canine and feline diets should be based on individual pet needs and growing science around nutrientsnot opinion, philosophy or views of whats culturally acceptable, says this nutrition-minded veterinarian.

Heartworm disease is affecting more dogs and cats in more parts of the country than ever, in part due to the long-distance transport of shelter animals. Here's what you need to know to educate your veterinary clients.

Patient assessment and formulation of a fluid plan is a vital component of patient care in a veterinary practice, and veterinary technicians and nurses play a significant role in both. Lets get into it.

Did you think youd be fielding this many nutrition questions in the veterinary clinic? Neither did your colleagues, according to the 2019 dvm360 Nutrition Study.

Performing a manual differential on every CBC you do sounds like a drag, but it could make all the difference for your veterinary patients.

After I shared my own story with the veterinary world regarding depression and suicidal thoughts, I learned how valuable it is to be there for that person and how an inch can, in fact, be a mile.

Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Darin Dell weighs in on some particularly perplexing aspects of this ear-itating condition.

Find out how often veterinarians discuss nutrition with clients, how often clients ask and the biggest prompt for discussion in this data from the 2019 dvm360 Nutrition Study.

Sit. Stay. Stress. Good boy! If youre suffering from chronic stress, your dogs feeling it too, a new study says. Here are the details veterinary professionals need to know.

A blood gas will not only help your veterinarian, but will ultimately help your patients in an emergency situation. Heres what you need to know.

Vet teams: Dont underestimate the power of your guidance when encouraging pet owners to make objective decisions about pet food. Youre better armed than you think.

Want to dig into your own personality or gather a fun (and perhaps useful) profile of your veterinary team? Here are some of the most popular personality tests floating around.

When your veterinary clients hold fast to their deepest beliefs about whats best (and worst) for their pet to eat, you make think theyre crazybut its also because they care.

Fun in the sun can mean serious problems for overheated dogs. Help your clients know what to watch for and how to help when the pet is in trouble.

Brush up on your feline facts, veterinary team members, while you disabuse your well-meaning but ill-informed cat clients of some feline fallacies. Dont miss the client handout at the end!

Dont cell yourself short: tap into the potential of veterinary cytology with these expert tips on obtaining and evaluating specimens.

The pool of potential cases for rehabilitation services in general veterinary practice is much bigger than you think, says Fetch dvm360 speaker Dr. Matthew Brunke.

This empathy map helps you navigate the tension in your job (and your life!) that youve been avoiding. Key elements: Plan ahead, think about others feelings, and imagine how they might react.