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The ticklish facts behind the three stages of shaving that cat/dog/rabbit.

Reader says vomiting isn't a major sign in feline pancreatitis. Our feline expert agrees.

We wouldnt tell you to make room on your veterinary reception desk for a standup display of LICKI Brushes in 2017. But we also wouldnt not.

"Veterinarians do not need to be worrying about personal issues in people's homes," says one Facebook user in response to the latest ethical dilemma from Marc Rosenberg, VMD.

The conclusion of our tale of a new veterinary associate's startling encounter over an estimate with a long-standing veterinary client.

We explain it all here, including how to switch your patients' experiences from the merely fun to the truly victorious.

And ... we wouldn't leave you hanging just with the problems! Here's advice to tackle this trio of Dr. Karen Felsted-identified roadblocks at your veterinary practice in this new video from CVC.

Is bigger always better? I don't think so. With size come building and maintenance expensesforever. Look at what you need in your new veterinary clinic, plan accordingly and get creative.

My breeder planned my French bulldogs anesthesia and surgery with a little help from Dr. Google.

Some DVMs are weak on supplements, with pet owners doing their own questionable research and dosing and feeding their pets accordingly for such conditions as cancer, osteoarthritis and kidney disease. It's high time for you to dig into the science, says Dr. Ernie Ward, and see how they can help with pets' chronic conditions.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterestit doesn't matter which social media platforms your veterinary practice has its hooks in. Want succeed? You can't just talk AT people...you gotta talk TO people!

Though "corporate veterinary practice" might seem like a dirty word to you, don't hit up the want ads just yet.

*facepalm* Take a deep breath. OK, good, one more. You've got this. Learn how to be a veterinary nutrition counselor to this misguided "foodie" pet owner.

Don't buyor buy intoa veterinary hospital before you work through this checklist.

When our veterinary hospital has an opening, job applicants flood in. They cant seem to resist our website and our social media pages that show off (honestly) our support of local community, care for patients and teamwork.

dvm360 expert Brian Conrad gets black and white about the benefits of therapeutic diets, how to sell them to clients and how to convince veterinary hospital management that it's a totally brilliant idea.

Whether its suicidal thoughts or drug addiction haunting our colleagues, are we doing enough to protect them from themselves ... and offering them the resources to get the help they need?

You can feel divine about veterinary merchandising by offering just the right stuff to enhance your patients' lives.

These techniques on low-stress handling in a practice will save you, your patients and staff from everyday stressful events.

With Dr. Codger on vacation, Dr. Greenskin must face a client who belittles her abilities and refuses treatment for a puppy in need.

Dr. Gary Landsberg explains the fear of environmental sounds beyond the booms and bangs.

Straight from the pros: three quick tips to go from novice to expert fast.

Learn to say what to say (and what not to say) when veterinary clients don't see their pet's "weighty" problem.