Your clients have noticed their dog leaving wet spots behind. Heres a handout to help explain whats wrong and how you can help.
Sarah J. Wooten, DVM
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Dr. Sarah Wooten graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. A member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, Dr. Wooten divides her professional time between small animal practice in Greeley, Colorado, public speaking on associate issues, leadership, and client communication, and writing. She enjoys camping with her family, skiing, SCUBA, and participating in triathlons.
Articles by Sarah J. Wooten, DVM
This update on treating urethral incontinence in dogs calls for less frequent administration of PPA, the most common form of treatment. Get the whole picture from veterinary internist Dr. India Lane.
Much less of an occasional blip and more of a perpetual ping, the tick invasion is already in your area. Help your clients batten down the hatches and protect their pets.
Inappropriate urination, straining, hematuria, loss of appetite, hiding. You want to blame the bladder, but it may just be collateral damagean innocent victim of stress and a hyperexcitable nervous system.
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Help veterinary clients and their pets make life better by implementing an efficient behavior treatment plan.
For veterinary clients who are daunted or frustrated by the task of delivering eye drops or ointments, this handout is a sight for sore eyes.
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The patient is young and healthywhat could possibly go wrong? Plenty, say Drs. Jennifer Wardlaw and Andrew Claude. Heed their tips
Think these service providers are taking a bite out of your bottom line? Denise Tumblin says to think againespecially when it comes to therapeutic diets. Heres why.
When it comes to purchasing ultrasound equipment, you want the best of machines, not the worst of machines. It's a far, far better thing to do your research. Heres one clinic's guidance on how to approach this sizable investment.
Chances are, at least some of your clients have seen this Netflix documentary Pet Fooled. Are you prepared to discuss to answer their concerns?
One colleague's take on the Netflix documentary Pet Fooled, which sets out to "expose" the pet food industry.
If you take emotional responsibility for everyone else's problems, putting their monkeys on your back and on your mind, you find yourself home at the end of every day in veterinary practice with no room for your own needs.
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