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When puppies and kittens are born, they do not normally require assistance or resuscitation to survive. However, when neonates are stressed during parturition and the periparturient period, morbidity and mortality increase. Timely, effective intervention is required to successfully resuscitate a stressed neonate.

Co-ownership issues often arise when veterinary practitioners enter into a partnership with other owners, or when two or more associates jointly venture into practice acquisition. In most aspects co-ownership of a veterinary practice is akin to marriage, and it is vitally important to agree on the principal terms governing the relationship before getting hitched.

There are numerous studies indicating the positive benefits of rehabilitation therapy following CCL surgery. In summary, rehabilitation therapy has been shown to improve muscle mass and attenuate muscle atrophy that occurs in the post-operative period, increase stifle joint ROM, especially extension, improve weight-bearing as measured by force plate analysis, and reduce the progression of osteoarthritis.

There is a homeless pet crisis in the United State that is a direct result of animals left unaltered in our communities. ASPCA and HSUS estimates are that 6-8 million animals are placed in shelters each year and of these 3 – 4 are euthanized. That equates to one animal euthanized every 2 seconds every working day each year.

Your time is valuable, as is your colleagues'. Present a professional image by preparing well in advance for a consultation.

Use these tips to communicate with clients about itching.

Don't be put in the middle. Teach team members to communicate with each other.

Got a thin skin about shrinking practice revenue? Offer relief for itchy patients and scratch your own itch to grow the bottom line.

A quick 15-minute talk can keep you informed and keep your team members motivated.

Firstline is looking for innovative team members to share ideas with the magazine and veterinary practices nationwide.

Here are 3 tips to get your practice's ethical protocols on track.

Tick trivia: A clinical quiz, answer 2C

Here's how one hospital handles staff compliants with humor.

Tick trivia: A clinical quiz, answer 2B

Tick trivia: A clinical quiz, answer 2A

Q&A: What can receptionists do when clients are angry about the bill?

What you see is not always what you get. So don't assume an overweight person is unhealthy-or a ratty-looking client doesn't want the best for his pet.

Traditional, CR, or DR: Keep those safety garments and OSHA procedures in place.

Test your knowledge of these little suckers and the diseases they transmit.

Squirrels are all the rage in my practice's hometown. Here's how I let clients know they're not appropriate housepets.

Nineteen months ago, I started my first job as a veterinarian.

A carefully-worded complaint can transform a negative into a positive. Here are five ways to switch fault-finding into fix-finding.

Ensure your requests are reasonable and lines of communication are open.

April Fool's! Learn about the Easter treats most dangerous to pets--seriously.

Here's how to wash four sticky ethical problems right out of your hair.

Using marbles can help scrape sediments off the bottom of liquid dewormer bottles.

It's every veterinarian's worst nightmare. Here's how our practice recovered.

Use these seven steps to uncover the discussions that will change your life.

Fluid therapy is supportive. The underlying disease process that caused the fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disturbances must be diagnosed and treated appropriately.

Career development leader shares secrets on how to find and land a job.