Julie Scheidegger

Michigan state veterinarian provides information, resources to pet owners concerned about the effects of lead-tainted water on their animals.

If ultrasonography is the hot guy you met online, abdominal radiography is your adorable high school sweetheart. Metaphors aside, Dr. Anthony Pease says abdominal radiographs are a rapid, readily available method to give a valuable overview of the abdomen.

You know your clients are going to the web for information on their pets. So help them by providing guidance and useful accompanying tools.

The AAHA State of the Industry Report says while many clients who search the Internet for pet health answers will bring it to the exam room, a small percentage will act independently in ways that impact pet health.

How veterinary teams pull together when a practice owner passes away or becomes incapacitated.

Its like every day is a spa day for veterinary patients in this thing as Intermountain Pet Hospital takes the clinics low-stress tactics on the road.

More than half of surveyed practice managers say clients use the Internet to self-diagnose and treat their pets.

A recently publicized client horror story keeps care, revenue and oversight regarding the procedure in the spotlight.

Pet owners are often oblivious to pets unhealthy weight. So cut the Your dog is so fat jokes and learn how to navigate this emotional client landmine.

Handouts for every veterinary 'emergency' that's bound to come in, at closing, on Christmas Eve.

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Whether its a treat for $2.99, a custom painted pet portrait or a snarky veterinary mug, you cant put a price on the joy animals bring to our lives so shop online where no one judges how much you just spent on your cat.

Dr. Ron Hines veterinary advice will remain outside the protection of the First Amendmentbut talk of telemedicine isnt going away.

The role of journalists when Im the last person you want to talk to.

Show off your veterinary prowess and entertain Thanksgiving guests with fun facts about turkeys.

Cut through the marketing hype and help your clients find the right food for their pets with this veterinary nutritionists expert tips.

James Lloyd, DVM, PhD, plans to raise $5 million for scholarshipsand hopes other schools will too.

Many in the veterinary community are asking what can be done to stop the low-cost mobile veterinary vaccine service associated with Walgreens drug stores. The answer may be nothing.

Actionable steps to make stepping away from your veterinary clinic actually work.

Kristen Lindsey, DVM, will not face criminal charges associated with Facebook post that outraged public, her colleagues.

Team grateful for community support as it cares for animals in need.

Helping pet owners decipher the often confusing marketing and labeling of pet foods may prevent them from making well meaning, but uneducated nutritional choices in the store aisle.

Testing shows method may extend beyond poultry to pigs, cattle and sheep.

But increasing tuition, class sizes keep funds per student virtually unchanged.

Nestl Purina has legally locked horns with competitor over alleged false claims and false advertising.

Young veterinarians boast on Facebook could result in felony indictment.

Understanding the signs, symptoms and causes of mental health issues may help to identify problems in yourself and your veterinary colleagues.

Mental health isnt an issue that affects just a few isolated individuals. Its something the entire veterinary profession needs to be aware ofthat is, if it wants to protect its members from depression and a staggeringly high risk for suicide.

It may seem simple, but experts say wellnessphysical and emotionalbegins with basic fundamentals to protect you when times get tough.

A first look at the 2015 Veterinary Economics Career and Family Survey examines how veterinarians personal choices correspond to overall happiness.