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Scott Jacobovitz and Nidhi Jolly

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The impact of e-commerce on the pet sales landscape

Smaller household sizes, urbanization, social distancing measures, and public health concerns have led to a shift in consumer behavior.


Harris Fitzgerel, DVM, BS

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The hardest job in a hospital (according to a veterinarian)

Receptionists juggle calls and clients’ questions, schedule appointments, and do so much more to keep a practice running smoothly


Jared Pitt, DVM

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Preventing Lyme disease

The threat of Lyme Borreliosis is real, but with the appropriate preventative action, we can avoid it


Matt Schiffman

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The Clinic Notebook: entrepreneurial opportunity at veterinary school

Why—and how—one veterinary student is filling a need of many veterinarians in the profession.


Terri Somers

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Integrating work and life with smartcuts

Finding a balance between business and personal time can help veterinary professionals find pleasure with both


IVPA Board of Directors

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Why we need to advocate now for independent veterinary practices

The Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association was founded for a single reason: to help independent veterinary businesses thrive in an era of corporate consolidation.


Neil Shaw, DVM, DACVIM

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How artificial intelligence is improving veterinary diagnostics

The use of deep learning algorithms for diagnostic imaging in your practice can improve the care you provide, save money for your clinic and clients, and enhance customer satisfaction.



Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM

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Evaluating new COVID-19 research

The barrage of COVID-19 research has begun, including studies that have not yet been qualitatively reviewed for the validity of findings or suitability for publication. Here's what you should keep in mind.


Roy Johnson, DVM

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Diabetes management: Can we do a better job?

Continuous glucose monitoring devices provide a complete picture of the glucose trends in patients with diabetes.


Liz Bales, VMD

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Targeting care for senior cats and their caretakers

Assessing pain, maintaining oral health, and monitoring blood work may lead to improved quality of life


Kristy Oliver VN, DipAVN (surgical), RVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), CCRP, CVPP, CCMT

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A closer look at hydrotherapy for rehabilitation

By using the properties of water, patients with certain conditions can benefit from muscle relaxation, improved joint range of motion, muscle tone, strength, and endurance



Luis Tarrido, DVM

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Using in-clinic cortisol testing to detect endocrine diseases in dogs

The Vcheck V200 in-clinic analyzer provides quantitative results in minutes


Woody Mawhinney

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Pet health insurance: how (and why) to cater to millennials

Millennials are one of the largest driving forces behind pet health insurance growth.



Christie Yamazaki, DVM, Dipl ACVD

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Seven tips for optimizing an elimination diet trial

Determining a patient’s primary allergic trigger is important to optimizing an allergic pet’s comfort and response to therapies


Anthony Caiafa, BVSc, BDSc, MANZCVS

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Case report: Removing traumatically displaced teeth from a dog’s nasal cavity via an intraoral approach

Arlo, a 2-month-old intact male Siberian husky, was presented to his primary care veterinarian 1 week after being bitten on the muzzle by another dog.


Sudhir Bhatti

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How your online presence can make your practice shine

To stand out from the crowd, veterinary practices must take advantage of every online opportunity to showcase their offerings and exceptional service.


Noel Radwanski, DVM, DACVD

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A clinical approach to feline atopic dermatitis

Feline atopic dermatitis is a long-term disease process that is not curable but is manageable.


John Parkinson

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First human case of avian flu reported this year in the US

The case was confirmed in Texas and the person was in contact with cows. CDC says the risk for infection remains low.


Ryan Moriarty, PharmD Candidate

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SARS-CoV-2 in cats, dogs, ferrets, and minks: The ACE2 receptor connection

This research sheds light on SARS-CoV-2 transmission between humans and various animals including cats, dogs, ferrets, and farm minks.


Emmitt Nantz, MBA

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Wash away your practice management troubles with SOAP

Learn how the SOAP method can be applied to help resolve business-related problems at the clinic.


Kellie Olah, CVPM, SPHR

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How should your practice respond to client complaints?

Learn some key steps to take when navigating the muddy world of a client complaint.


Jen Brandt, MSW, LISW-S, PhD

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6 Ways to keep sexual harassment out of your workplace

Protect yourself and coworkers by learning the toxic behaviors of workplace harassment, including sexual harassment, and how to foster a safe space for your team members to thrive in.

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