Expert Interviews
Ins and outs of using contrast medium to evaluate the urinary tract
Veterinary radiologist Dr. Anthony Pease's thoughts on this quick and easy form of assessment.
Myofascial pain: Working out the knots
Learn more about this officially recognized pain syndrome in pets and people.
Fluid therapy in the ER: Don't just "set it and forget it"
Critical care calls for constant reassessment of the patient.
Zoetis launches new veterinary product for noise aversion in dogs
The business and clinical take on this new formulation and indication of dexmedetomidine, Sileo.
Front Desk Disasters, Episode 6: The Overly Friendly Flirter
Sexual harassment is no joking matter. Whether youre at the front desk like Rhonda or alone with a client in the exam room, you deserve to feel safe at work.
Get prepped for PRP in your veterinary practice
Have you been hearing the buzz about pl
Veterinary team members are crucial for cancer care
When it comes to cancer care in the clinic, Dr. Sue Ettinger says, "Team members are as important as I am as the doctor."
Cat pain management: Speak strong, think volume
Manage cats' pain so they can take over the Internet. Err, wait. So they can continue to rule the web in their iron claws. Eh, just watch the video.
Parasite parlance: How "Eww, gross! What's that?" wins the day
Reach out to a veterinary client's curious inner child to maintain attention during flea, tick and heartworm prevention talks.
3 killer career moves
It's your futuremake a plan and take control.
Coffee on the Couch: Dr. Andy Roark gets into scripted and unscripted inclusion (and into a swimming pool)
Firstline magazine's ongoing series of talks for techs takes unexpected twists and turns.
Open wide: Seize your opportunity to spot oral tumors
A thorough veterinary dental examination is your chance to catch these distressing eruptions early.
New veterinary graduates: You can (and must) balance work with personal life
3 ways to keep yourself healthy so you can keep pets healthy
What grosses out a veterinary parasitologist?
Does anything really bother these doctors of disgustingness?
Get up to scratch with skin talks
Veterinary technicians: You can help patients with dermatology issues
Skeptical about veterinary acupuncture? Get current.
Dr. Janice Huntingford says the literature is clear on acupuncture's pain management benefits.
Is your elite team ready for high-density scheduling?
Maximize medicine and manpower, but be aware of the cost
Can technicians be money producers?
A closer look at the clinic cash flow conundrum
Client video: Is your elderly kitty getting skinny?
Get older cats with sudden weight loss into your veterinary clinic to make sure serious disease isn't looming.
Bond with the brush
It's easy to attack pooch plaque at home.
Back Office Blunders, Episode 5: Cell phoned #obnoxious
Keeping it social in the exam room. Rudely.
Loco for logo walls
Put unused wall space to good use, driving home your practices logo and philosophy with veterinary clients.
Cushing's on the rise? Expert observations on the disease
Why you may be seeing more cases, better insight into causes and best treatment practices-plus exclusive bonus material on Dr. David Bruyette, the Cushing superfan.
Weird veterinary emergencies: Things that AREN'T dog food
Some of the oddities Dr. Garret Pachtinger has seen involve consumed foreign bodies for sure, but sometimes the underlying cause is downright illicit.
Veterinary technician or nurse? We asked, you answered
Data from the 2016 Firstline Career Path Study shows a clear preference for a term. Can you guess which one?
Which way is up? Navigating dental radiography orientation
Sometimes it can be difficult to figure out which side of the mouth youre looking at on a radiograph. Mary Berg, RVT, VTS (dentistry) shares tips to make it easier on yourself.
Mad about you
His advice is for associates, but anyone in veterinary practice could benefit from Bash Halow's horror story and advice on dealing with someone else's anger.
Think like a horse doctor: Be transparent
Equine hospitals are ahead of the curve, says architect Heather Lewis. Their DVMs are used to doing more and more of their work in front of clients. Small animal veterinarians could be next ...
Your pet swallowed what?
Weird tales for the world from veterinary imaging.
Make vaccine compliance easy for clients
What's old hat for your staff is a total mystery to pet owners.