Expert Interviews
How to: Up your anesthesia game as a veterinary technician
An original Veterinary Anesthesia Nerd says 'that's just the way we've always done it' is a bad basis for anesthetic protocols.
What If the Pet Owner Can't Afford Canine Parvovirus Treatment?
Work with your pet owner, but euthanasia is never wrong.
Veterinary Team-based Health Care
The concept of team-based health care means putting everybody at the same level.
New Methods of Using Traditional Medicines for Pets
What are some new ways to use traditional medications?
Warning to any bee hobbyist veterinary clients: Bee populations affect each other
In an effort to help sustain bee populations, buzz buffs could unintentionally do harm since these social insects can transmit disease with devastating results.
Diagnosing Hip Dysplasia in Puppies
Dogs that develop hip dysplasia develop it when they're juvenile; it’s a developmental condition in other words.
Common Career Pitfalls That Veterinarians Face
If you see an opportunity, take it and go out in there and do it.
Veterinarians: Watch Out For These Pet Training Red Flags
Making sure that the owners have their pet’s welfare in mind when they're talking about training and behavior modification is really important.
Diseases That Result From Poor Nutrition in Birds
Some examples of some disease conditions that might occur if a bird has poor nutrition are calcium related.
Does Your Veterinary Practice Need Social Workers?
Whether you should hire a part-time social worker or a full-time social worker depends on your veterinary practice size.
Cost estimating will save headaches later on
Help your veterinary construction project stay on point and on budget with this critical assistant.
How to Handle Respiratory Distress in Cats
Respiratory distress in cats can be scary for both the owner and the veterinarian.
AVMA 2018: Differentiating Fear and Frustration in Pets
Fear and frustration play a huge role when it comes to problem behavior in pets.
AlignCare: Helping Low-Income Pet Owners Afford Urgent Veterinary Care
What problem is AlignCare—a new program that will help low-income pet owners gain access veterinary care—hoping to solve?
How to Build Your Library of 5-Star Reviews
The biggest way we need to work to gain these is to make it as easy as possible for our clients to leave those reviews.
Why is FIP Difficult to Treat and What Are Its Risk Factors?
There is a genetic risk factor, which by best estimates accounts for about 50% of the risk.
Veterinary receptionists: Keep client minds on science
You're often the gateway to the clinic, so keep clients focused on DVMs' expertise when discussing parasite control.
Are Kidney Transplants Performed in Companion Animals?
While dogs don't typically recover well from kidney transplants, cats actually do quite well.
The Role of Antifibrinolytic Drugs in Veterinary Medicine
Antifibrinolytics are drugs that stabilize clots, and their role in veterinary medicine is still relatively new.
AVMA 2018: Multistate Listeria Outbreak Due to Raw Milk
Megin Nichols, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, enteric zoonoses activity lead at the CDC, presented at the 2018 American Veterinary Medical Association Convention on a recent listeria outbreak.
What to Look For in a Mediator
It's difficult to pinpoint exactly what you should be talking to a mediator about.
Measuring Arterial Blood Gas in Animals
In general, an ABG test can help veterinarians distinguish whether an animal is hypoxemic.
AVMA 2018: Utilizing Veterinarians During Any Disaster Response
Key takeaways from a presentation on emergency and disaster preparedness from the 2018 American Veterinary Medical Association Convention.
Is the Veterinary Profession Diverse?
We have a diverse profession in one way, we don't have a diverse profession in terms of ethnicity and race.
Veterinarians and technicians: Team up to treat behavior issues
You don't have to know everything! When you play to each other's strengths, you can ease pets' fears more effectively.
The Pros and Cons of Transdermal Anti-epileptic Drugs
Transdermal drugs to treat epilepsy in cats are easy to use, but do not exactly mirror oral medications.
AVMA 2018: Updates on How Veterinarians Can Succeed Online
Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, senior manager of veterinary outreach for PetSmart Charities, talks about some of the new changes regarding online platforms and social media networks veterinarians need to know.
Are Certain Dog Breeds at Higher Risk Under Anesthesia?
Breeders sometimes promote the idea that certain dog breeds are at higher risk when undergoing anesthesia.
Best Practice for Making Cytologic Preparations
Everyone makes cytologic preparations a little bit different, says Anne Barger, DVM, MS, DACVP, clinical professor in pathobiology at University of Illinois.
The 5-Finger Rule for Diagnosing Veterinary Patients
Providing this framework can help improve diagnosis, as well as confidence in that diagnosis.