Authors


Rebecca A. Packer, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology/Neurosurgery)

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Dermatology advancements: An overview of the latest treatment options

During his lecture at the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC), Paul Bloom DVM, DACVD, DABVP, highlighted a few new medications to consider implementing into your treatment plan for patients with pyoderma, pruritus, and otitis.


Britteny Kyle, DVM, MSc

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Honeybee vaccination: How does it work, and what does it mean?

Now that the FDA has conditionally approved the first-ever insect vaccine for the prevention of American foulbrood, what does it mean for the future of sick colonies?



Lauren Harris, DVM, DACVECC

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How COVID-19 has changed telehealth: Updates and new laws

The pandemic has increased the use of telehealth for veterinary visits and this trend is expected to continue to rise. Though in some state the telemedicine restrictions were loosened due to COVID-19, it is uncertain if the status of these will remain in the future.



Amber Karwacki, DVM

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Successfully bringing home a new pet

Getting a new pet in the household is an exciting time for everyone involved, but how can veterinary professionals make the transition easy for all?


Cory D. Penn, DVM

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Why a blood smear evaluation should be performed with every CBC

Blood smear evaluations, in concert with automated cell counts, play a vital role in confirming results and potentially guiding diagnosis and treatment


Andrea De La Cerda

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The rapid rise of veterinary telehealth

If 2020 has taught veterinarians anything, it’s that they need to be ready to adapt if they want to stay competitive.


Christina Nault

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Pain relief for koalas: a study on acetaminophen use

What analgesics can be given to a koala? A study conducted by investigators in Australia has your answers.


Rebecca C. McOnie, DVM, DACVS-LA

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Surgical management of advanced mammary disease in ruminants

Mastectomy can provide relief in certain cases for patients with painful conditions


Mark Massaro, DVM

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How AI dictation software can benefit clinics

Our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and special guest Mark Massaro, DVM, discuss how AI dictation softwares are improving veterinary clinics


Sophia Benson, DVM Candidate

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Dogs and the opioid epidemic: emergency protocols for field stabilization, in-hospital treatment and prognosis for canine opioid overdoses

Subsequently, first responders and working dogs may be more exposed to opioids during their course of duty


Boaz Man, DVM

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Addressing brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) in general practice

An overview of French bulldogs and questions that should be considered for treating these patients


Kristen Ward, RN-BSN, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia)

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Using capnography with anesthesia

Kristen Ward, RN-BSN, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), explains why she is passionate about the use of capnography and what her lecture at the 2025 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Nashville covers.


Christine Mundy, BS, CVT

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How being a veterinary technician prepared me for motherhood

How clinical skills, multitasking, and medical instincts seamlessly prepared me for the challenges and rewards of motherhood.



Sarah Wallace, DVM

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Lost in translation: VCPR regulations and real life

Applying VCPR legal language to real-life medical scenarios


BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

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The trials of 2021 and what they can teach us about leadership

Speaking at the Unite conference, author Mike Staver shared how veterinary professionals can make incremental changes that result in transformative leadership.


Amelia Knight Pinkston, VMD, cVMA, INHC

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Replacing judgment with curiosity

One simple change can improve your health, increase your happiness, and help your hospital succeed


Kathryn Junkins Sarpong, DVM, DABVP (canine/feline)

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What to feed patients with diabetes

Therapeutic success can be maximized through dietary modifications


Jenny Langridge

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You can navigate motherhood and be a veterinary professional

Support in the workplace and beyond is important to ensure you don’t have to sacrifice your career or time with your children


Sandra M. Zetterström, DVM

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Sinoscopy in the standing horse

Sinoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure that can be performed on the standing horse. The technique can allow good visualization and treatment of paranasal sinus disease and eliminate the need for more invasive procedures such as large bone flaps. Knowledge of the paranasal sinus anatomy is the most important aspect of the procedure.


Chris Hollingsworth

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Addressing the dismal lack of diversity in veterinary medicine

A second-year veterinary student shares his experience as the only black male student in his class—and how he plans to use his unique position as a platform to encourage change throughout the profession.


Jarod Hanson, DVM, PhD, DACVPM, DABT

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Veterinary infectious diseases in 2023: Will the surge continue?

Here is a look at what disease spikes could be on the horizon for veterinary and human medicine


Tori Whitacre Martonicz

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Veterinary infection preventionists: Who are they?

Danielle Banks, BSc (Hons), RVN, GradDipVN, discusses the growing importance of infection prevention in animal care, tackling antimicrobial resistance, hand hygiene, and adapting human health care protocols.


Allison A. Stewart, DVM, MS, DACVS

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Absorbable chemotherapeutic beads combat cancer in horses

The therapy demonstrated an 88% resolution rate in one study


Austin Littrell, Assistant Editor

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Veterinary Heroes: Dennis Tim Crowe Jr, DVM, PhD, DACVS-Emeritus, DACVECC-Emeritus founder, FCCM, NRAEMT, CFF

The Emergency Medicine honoree has developed surgical procedures used worldwide and devotes time outside the clinic to volunteer as a firefighter and first responder for humans.


Ashley Kalinauskas, MS

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Modulating the immune system to fight for good

Immunotherapy — using an individual’s own immune system to fight disease — is one of the fastest-growing areas in both human and veterinary research. Here’s the latest.


Emmett McVey, RPH

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Step up your practice: Start treating FIP today

Veterinarians in the US can now treat feline infectious peritonitis with the breakthrough antiviral GS-441524


American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

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Proposed midlevel role poses unacceptable risks

Proposals that would create a new midlevel practitioner (MLP) role raise serious concerns about the future of quality care for veterinary patients. Sometimes referred to as a veterinary professional associate (VPA), their duties would overlap those of a veterinarian and veterinary technician.

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