Marc Rosenberg, VMD

A proactive pet owner who receives competent and successful veterinary care for a behavior issue has her claim denied. Whos correct?

Things get complicated when a pet insurance company wont cover a veterinarians asymptomatic patient eating a grain-free diet and at risk for dilated cardiomyopathy. Its a gray area and a tough line to draw, but is this where to draw it?

When this veterinary practice owner decides to extend his clinics hours to include Sundays, its met with doubt and concern.

When medications go missing in a veterinary practice, this owner opts to install a watchful eye in the form of video surveillance.

What can a veterinarian tell clients about cannabis products in a state where theyre illegal? Our ethicist wrestles with a scenario.

A veterinary medical ethical issue for the 21st century.

One veterinary surgeons yells. The other plays music. Team members dislike both. Heres some advice on how to clear the air and create compromises.

Heres an age-old issue worth revisiting: What does a veterinarian do when a client refuses to acknowledge that her sick old dog is suffering?

If casual comments offend someone in the veterinary workplace – even if they're made in jest – steps have to be taken.

This veterinarians practice is experiencing growing pains, but is delegation the answer to his administrative issues?

Should this veterinarian learn to say yes more often to his clients, even if it means bending the rules and inconveniencing his team?

This is what can happen when past employers arent honest about possible new veterinary hospital hires.

When it comes to professional courtesy with veterinary clients, how comfortable is too comfortable?

A veterinarian recommending only natural flea and tick prevention is reported to her state board. Will her approach be deemed negligent or merely incomplete?

When a client's son knows more about why a boxer's problems arose but wants to keep it on the down low, how much should you tell the mom?

One retired kennel owner offers to provide veterinary services for his neighborsbut hes not a veterinarian. Whats the local practice owner to do?

This veterinary hospital owner says his 67-year-old associate is slowing down and needs to consider retiring. Is he out of line? Dr. Rosenberg weighs in.

What do you do when an employee's appearance creates a distraction in the veterinary clinic? An edgy but necessary dilemma.

New technology allows for connection with clients like never before, but what happens when a veterinary client vents her frustration online?

An appearance before the state veterinary board brings up a larger issue: If a boards composition doesnt reflect the professionals it oversees, can it fairly pass judgment?

A veterinary practice owner's trust leads to an embarrassing and costly theft. Are you making the same mistake right now?

To keep peace in a clients home, can a veterinarian and veterinary team massage the truth about what really happened to a pet? Euthanasia, accidents and marijuana play big parts in this months ethical dilemma.

A devoted pet owners behavior has changed. The veterinary team wonders if they should step inand how far they should take their concerns

A new associate suggests some small upgrades for the good of the practice. Can he convince his bosses to go along with it?

This veterinary team helped a client adopt a homeless catand then got slapped with a lawsuit. Heres what happened.

While the First Amendment gives the freedom to protest, an at-will employment relationship means it's necessary to tread lightly.

A veterinary team is torn between giving an irresponsible owner back his microchipped dog or letting a Good Samaritan who got him medical care take him in as her own.

When an employee has too much to drink, is an apology enough to rectify the situation?

Is it unprofessional to warn technicians about difficult people and pets using a system thats hidden from the client? One team member says yes.

Was this vaccine-clinic veterinarian right to order a steroid injection over the phone for a pet he didn't even remember?