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"One does not simply walk" fearlessly through life. Dr. Hilal Dogan knew that FOR SURE in the case of her early fear of surgery.

Canine influenza = scary headlines. We know its contagious, but just how long do affected dogs shed the virus?

Youre gonna be all #Snapcat THIS! and #Instadog THAT!

Are you using your veterinary practice software to its full potential? Avimark threw us some typical software problems. Let's see what Snoozy the Cat can do about them ...

Medicine and business benefit when the staff is on the same page.

Successful behavior modification requires more than one ingredient. In this audio clip from CVC, behavior expert Melissa Spooner discusses how Composure, a nutritional supplement and behavior modification soup ingredient, can be used in your veterinary practice.

A reminder that what works in life also works in the veterinary clinic.

In order to find out whether or not there's chemistry between a veterinary practice owner and a newly-hired associate, you need to walk a fine line.

First, break down your stereotypes of older pet owners. (Hint: They don't all like to be treated as cute, little ol' people.) Second, start trying out these tips today for better communication with this growing population of veterinary clients.

You might wonder why a veterinary podcast is doing interviewing an architect. But Heather Lewis, partner at Animal Arts, a firm in Boulder, Colorado, is no ordinary architectshe's also a devoted advocate of minimizing pets' stress and anxiety during their veterinary visits. And she's got a lot to tell you!

Learn how to respond to a veterinary client who insists she must cook everything that passes her precious pooch's lips.

Two recent studies indicate that the local anesthetic is effective for postoperative analgesia and seems to lack toxic effects in cats.

Your body language (stiffening, taking shallow breaths) influences your dog. Use this advice to relax (so Baxter can chill too).

Is it the practice owner's job to put a stop to insulting client behavior directed toward his team?

If team members are fleeing your veterinary practice, it just might be for one of these reasons--their top 10 frustrations in practice.

Confessions from the veterinarian (and from the team too!)

Here she is. Another frustrated veterinary client with an itchy pet. Help by answering her top questions.

When a fearful patient comes in, these veterinary team members consider whether a Thundershirt fitting is in order.

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.