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Test your knowledge of zoonotic parasites with this quiz. If your stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

The Web offers all sorts of new ways to reach out and touch your clients. But are all of these new technologies boons or boondoggles for your practice? They can be useful, says Dr. Ernest Ward Jr., owner of Seaside Animal Care in Calabash, N.C., if used with care.

A veterinary assistant in a college town seeks advice about how to educate young pet owners.

Managers: You need to delegate more. Here's how to do it right.

Kansas City -- Popular pet-book author, columnist and TV personality Dr. Marty Becker urged veterinarians at CVC Kansas City to rekindle their love with the profession and the animals they have taken an oath to heal.

From a pain practitioner's standpoint, it's much better for a practice to provide more service to existing clients than try to compete for new ones when patients die before their time. That was one of two key take-home points Robert M. Stein, DVM, Dipl. AAPM, pain specialist and president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM), offered CVC Kansas City attendees Sunday morning during his presentation, "A day in the life of a pain practitioner," part of the IVAPM Symposium at CVC Kansas City. Stein practices in suburban Buffalo, N.Y.

Following your practice's safety protocol, makes you an essential employee.

Dissecting a state-board investigation can go a long way to easing fear and stress.

Understanding the brain's inner-workings will help you convert potential clients into perpetual ones.

IVAPM issues exam in conjunction with CVC in Kansas City.

Don't let online-only pharmacies take your business.

Some team members always seem to shoot down ideas. Here's how to turn those objectors into supporters.

In the veterinary world, integrity is everything.

A common complaint among veterinary team members is lack of respect in the workplace. Mark Opperman, CVPM, offers advice on how to properly communicate staff appreciation.

Study says man's best friend might be able to see through your treat-giving trickery.

Posting client forms online saves pet owners' time and yours.

Lack of sleep can cause heart trouble, study shows.

Cats. They pull at your heartstrings, and they know it. Recent studies suggest that cats convince you to do their bidding. How? With their siren calls you call meows.

Firstline's art director contemplates if man's best friend has the best advice on how to be a good wife and companion.

Receptionists can play a part in preventing too much overtime and too much downtime.

A United Animal Nations program helps children develop empathy for animals.

It's time to get off the couch and get physical.

Go ahead. Let go every once in awhile. Otherwise you may end up going overboard at just the wrong moment.

TV Star heads a bracket-based contest for worthy animal organizations-and you're the judge.

Country music sensation Lee Ann Womack sings exclusively for CVC Kansas City attendees.

A recently released movie has kids begging for guinea pigs. But are they ready for the commitment?

Follow this simple advice for keeping more of your money, even when times are tight.

A routine fecal exam leads to an extraordinary find.

Malocclusions need to be recognized early to prevent damage to the maxillary palate.

Veterinary technicians held about 71,000 jobs in 2006.