Expert Interviews

We have a diverse profession in one way, we don't have a diverse profession in terms of ethnicity and race.

You don't have to know everything! When you play to each other's strengths, you can ease pets' fears more effectively.

Transdermal drugs to treat epilepsy in cats are easy to use, but do not exactly mirror oral medications.

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.

Breeders sometimes promote the idea that certain dog breeds are at higher risk when undergoing anesthesia.

Everyone makes cytologic preparations a little bit different, says Anne Barger, DVM, MS, DACVP, clinical professor in pathobiology at University of Illinois.

Providing this framework can help improve diagnosis, as well as confidence in that diagnosis.

Two-doctor veterinary practices could be missing $3 million in revenue due to poor client compliance.

How can veterinarians use pain as a clinical parameter?

Cloacal prolapse is another gastrointestinal emergency that veterinarians may see in birds.

It all comes down to appreciating who the client is and who their animal is.

There are different parts of the brain that can have a seizure onset in a cat compared to a dog.

Rachel Cezar, DVM, director of the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, talks about the different alternative careers veterinarians are able to explore.

Huisheng Xie, DVM, PhD, clinical professor of small animal clinical science at the University of Florida, founder of the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, discusses some of the more unusual animals that can be treated with acupuncture.

Veterinary architect says look to mobile clinics when considering minimum space requirements.

There are multiple ways for veterinarians to get educated, says Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS, founder of A2 Bee Vet.

John Owens, veterinary attorney at the Law Offices of John Owens, LLC., explains the importance of having an attorney who understands veterinary law.

The organization has a mission to support women in seeking and achieving leadership, policy, and decision-making roles in the veterinary profession.

Why is self-assessment the vital first step toward finding a new career?

Veterinary teamthere's more to it than "open door, walk through." Learn the benefits of the nonverbal messages you could be sending.

Although veterinary hospice centers are sparse, a lot of the end-of-life care provided to patients can be done in the homes, says Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, an animal hospice consultant.

What are some common motility disorders in veterinary patients?

Is there a risk of overvaccination in pets today?

Why would a social worker be helpful in your veterinary practice?

Andrew Mackin, BVMS, MVS, DVSC, DACVIM, professor and department head at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains that although azathioprine is a drug that's been around for a very long time it is not without side effects.

Expert status isnt a requisite for getting most of the diagnostic information you need, says imaging specialist Dr. Rachel Pollard.

Joseph Taboada, DVM, DACVIM, professor and associate dean at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, shares what he and his colleagues at LSU are doing to help support the well-being of their veterinary students.

These types of skin diseases fall into 2 categories.

Over the last 10 or 15 years we've seen both an increased number of veterinarians who are interested in delivering dialysis and other extracorporeal therapies.

We spoke with Larry DeLuca, EdD, MD, about his camp for medical professionals, Happy Doc Summer Camp.