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Parasites in pets: Understanding prevalence and perceptionParasites are common in dogs and cats and there are often misconceptions about the prevalence of parasites in adult pets.
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Is employee ownership an answer for veterinary business succession?The success 2 companies have found with this ideal solution
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Time for topicals: A spot-on guide to treating dermatologic diseasesTopical therapeutics should be a veterinarian’s first line of defense against superficial dermatologic conditions. Follow this rundown of the ingredients and multiple types of treatments for skin problems.
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Repurposing old drugs for new cancer treatmentsA boarded oncologist provides insight into how affordable, older medications can open the door to alternative options for managing these diseases
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Why shock wave therapy can’t be imitated in patient careThe multimodal approach to canine rehabilitation using shock wave therapy
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Managing difficult dermatological cases in petsDealing with a patient that is constantly itching, licking, or shaking its head can be frustrating. Here are some helpful ways to manage these difficult cases.
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Hypoadrenocorticism in the emergency settingWhat to look for when diagnosing and managing an acute crisis
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Neonatal nursing care for high-risk puppies and kittensNewborn puppies and kittens can become compromised quickly. Here’s what you need to know when caring for these fragile animals.
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5 strategies to help avoid compassion fatigue during COVID-19One veterinarian offers advice on coping with pandemic pressures while strengthening well-being among team members.
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Applications of flow cytometry in companion animal medicineThe technique is primarily used for diagnosing lymphomas, leukemias, and immune-mediated blood dyscrasias as well as future implications
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3 steps to protect your practice from ransomwareAttackers use a wide range of techniques to break into systems, find sensitive data, and deploy encryption tools to lock data
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Cardiac tumors in dogs and catsConsiderations for the use of echocardiography to evaluate suspected tumors located in the heart.
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Gene editing in animals: Miracle or madness?A veterinarian who participated in the 2018-2019 AVMA Fellowship Program considers the implications of gene editing in both food animals and pets.
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Is practice ownership right for you?Learn whether you should become a practice owner, plus tips on starting this journey and being successful.
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Colic and the equine microbiome: Dysbiois happensWith colic as a leading cause of equine deaths, researchers are looking to identify risk factors
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How to improve Google rankings by getting more practice reviewsWant to appear on the first page of Google? Here are 5 important strategies to consider.
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Treatment options for canine lymphomaAssessing traditional and recently approved therapies for canine lymphoma
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Intestinal parasites: screening & prevention best practicesA look at endoparasite prevalence, how to get the best results from fecal testing, and how anthelmintics can help protect our patients (Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health).
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Creating a powerful culture, 1 person at a timeA powerful culture in the dental practice can withstand the onslaught of cancellations, chaotic schedules, difficult patients, miscommunications, and insurance issues.
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Red flags to watch for in a veterinary derm examTechnicians, compare your typical physical exam for cats and dogs to mine to see if you’re checking every nook and cranny of your veterinary dermatologic exam.
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The changing dynamics of veterinary careHow COVID-19 prompted veterinary care to change and the new ways of the business that will remain in the post-pandemic world.
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Can green-lipped mussel alleviate joint concerns in pets?As pet owners and veterinarians seek natural aids as part of multimodal therapy for joint disease in companion animals, here’s a look at one potential supportive remedy that you may never have heard of.
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Surgery STAT: Performing open surgical liver biopsyA guide for general practitioners in performing hepatic guillotine and punch biopsy techniques.
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When and why: The CBD debateLearn about the background and properties of cannabidiol, the controversy it is facing, and how it can improve quality of life for human and animal patients.
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Recognizing and treating serotonin syndromeWith the preponderance of serotonin-associated medications prescribed for both people and animals, veterinarians must know the potential for toxicity in their patients.
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Shelter Snapshot: Questions about community cat programs?The free-roaming feline population can provoke controversy among veterinarians, wildlife lovers, cat advocates and public health experts. Here's an evidence-based look at how these programs work—and why they are effective.
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Tricky toes: Considerations regarding canine digit amputationInsights and tips to ensure success for this common surgical procedure.
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Challenges in treating hyperadrenocorticism in dogs (Proceedings)Trilostane, currently the most used treatment for PDH, is a synthetic steroid analogue. It competitively inhibits the 3-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase enzyme blocking cortisol, aldosterone and sex hormone production.
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Avian radiographic normals (Proceedings)Proper positioning is critical. Use of anesthesia and/or restraint boards will reduce the human exposure to radiation, but may pose increased risks to the compromised patient. These risks should be assessed prior to obtaining radiographs.
