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A new U.K. study says you could be risking your dog's health by leaving it home alone for more than five hours at a time.

The following is a letter sent in by a veterinarian. Let us know if you can relate-or think the receptionist deserves a break.

According to a new study, cats experience the greatest fondness for female owners.

Image Quiz: Can you clue in on canine anxiety?

A new study says that working at home could be bad for your health.

Use these resources to communicate to communicate to clients about the disease.

This is an answer in "BizQuiz: Should you share this gossip?"

Gossip can strengthen relationships at your veterinary practice ... or tear them apart. Do you know when to talk and when to stay silent?

Educate your clients on how to keep their pets safe inside and out.

Stats show that a toxic team loses revenue. Shawn McVey and Firstline Live can help you bring back harmony-and profits.

Firstline and Banfield partnered to survey more than 2,000 veterinarians, technicians, and other team members. Here's a peek at some of the results.

As caregivers in the veterinary profession, we enjoy the privilege of being a part of the end of many pets' lives. To do this honor justice, we created what we call a "tender culture" at our practice. This refers to taking special care of our euthanasia clients from the time they make the appointment to the time the remains are presented. We train our staff to be compassionate throughout the entire process, and knowing about our procedures might be helpful for your team-as well as your clients.

Therapist Jill Cody shares top tips for stressed veterinarians and team members to loosen up, handle criticism with flair, and start focusing on what you value most.

Offer your clients this list of questions to find the level of care and insurance coverage that's right for them and their pet.

A new study finds happy humans-and pets-tend to live longer.

Dogs and cats often suffer from itchy skin, while exotic pets tend to have digestive issues.

Technicians should treat dental records like the medical documentations they are.

You'll fall for this tip.

The pain of euthanasia takes a toll on clients-and you. Veterinary team members and experts share experiences and advice to help heal the hurt.

Use fun and games to define your practice's unique selling proposition.

Never underestimate the power of paper towel rolls.

Start counting down to efficiency today.

Survey Results: Are veterinary technicians valued?

Just how do you create a positive culture? Take these seven steps to find your happy place.

Go ahead and color outside the lines.

Handle euthanasia appointments with extra tender, loving care.

A positive practice environment makes you-and patients and clients-feel happy, cozy, and right at home. Here's how to ramp up the good vibes.

Clients aren't the only ones hurting when their pets are euthanized.

A look at the effects of CKD and how proper nutrition can help.