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Greg Long

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Preserving Our Ecosystem: Bees, Veterinarians, and the VFD

As a veterinarian, you may never have pictured yourself in a bee suit. But you can, in fact, play an important role in the health of bees.


Brad Shorr

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5 Ways to Drive More Traffic to Your Website

Implement these five strategies to drive more local traffic to your website and boost new business acquisition.


Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM

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VetPartners Mid-Year Meeting: Stepping Up Our Game

In July 2017, the VetPartners MidYear Meeting convened in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the agenda included two sessions on one very timely topic: diversity.


Kim Campbell Thornton

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Repair Surgery Among Latest Treatments for Mitral Valve Disease

We highlight exciting new and upcoming advances in the treatment of the most common heart disease in dogs, plus a pet owner’s account of her dog’s reparative surgery.


Louise Dunn

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Commentary: Should your practice have a vaccine mandate?

Requiring COVID-19 vaccinations can keep your team, your clients, and your business safe.



April Norris Marklin, DVM

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Preparing for the Unexpected

Life is unpredictable. It’s better to have your bases covered should you encounter a serious life change — especially if you own a veterinary practice.


Michael Platt

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Getting Started with Google AdWords

Google AdWords a powerful marketing tool that can place your practice in front of a very valuable, growing audience. Here are the basics.


Einav Keet

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Shelter Dog Adoptions Influenced More by Morphology Than Behavior

Improving a shelter dog’s behavior in the kennel may not improve their chances for adoption, according to a new study by Texas Tech and Arizona State University veterinary researchers.


Heather Millar

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Cancer-Sniffing Dogs: Where Are We Today?

Scientists are hard at work trying to harness dogs’ ability to detect cancer with their nose.


Bob Castro

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Why Your Practice Needs Steady Cash Flow

It’s virtually impossible for a veterinary practice to be successful without cash flow. Having a steady income means owners can maintain the day-to-day business, make smart investments, and plan for future growth.


Aggie Kiefer, LVT

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Stranger Than Fiction: "There Are Teeth Marks on It!"

A day off before a holiday weekend turns out to be a real lifesaver for one curious canine and his technician owner.


Amy I. Bentz, VMD, DACVIM

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A Promising Novel Treatment for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy

A new therapy shows promise for reducing a serious neurologic complication that may result from the potentially deadly equine herpesvirus-1 infection.


Laurie Anne Walden, DVM

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Dog Walking is Associated with Better Health in Older Adults

Dog walking is positively correlated with the physical health of adults aged 50 years and older, according to a study recently published in The Gerontologist. However, the results did not show that dog ownership (as opposed to dog walking) was associated with better physical health.


Jennifer Barrett

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Applying Shark Science to Human Health

Viewers of the Discovery Channel’s highly anticipated Shark Week may not know about the different role sharks play aside from teeth-thrashing and jaw-clamping they see on television.


Vicki Ambrose, DVM

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Unfolding the Mysteries of Pleural Space Disease

A better understanding of possible causes of pleural space disease will help practitioners alleviate patient discomfort faster.


Lauren Santye

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14 Companies Illegally Selling Cancer Drugs Receive FDA Warning Letters

The FDA has issued 14 warning letters and 4 online advisory letters to US-based companies illegally selling more than 65 products with fraudulent claims that they cure cancer.


Alison Rodriguez

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The Beginner's Guide to Red Wine

To some, red wine can seem daring, more refined and harder to understand than other kinds of wine, but don’t be discouraged. Here's everything you need to know about five common red wines to get started.


Erin White

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Vet Technicians Can Play Vital Role In Improving Pain Control

Behavioral model reveals subconscious beliefs that restrict good pain management


Aaron Smiley, DVM

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Getting Started With Telemedicine

Giving clients access to you at their convenience offers a plethora of benefits for your patients, your clients, and your practice.


Andrew Riepe

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Buying a Practice? This Mistake Could Cost You

Buying or leasing a new veterinary practice is a daunting task. Don’t go it alone.


Contagion Editorial Staff

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Pet Diet Can Contribute to Animal Wellbeing

Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), technician learning and development manager at Ethos Veterinary Health, explains the importance of feeding pets a complete and balanced diet.


Mark J. Miller

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University Audiologists Assess, Assist Hearing-Impaired Animals

Audiology students at 3 universities are administering hearing tests to animals through the FETCHLAB program.


Greg Kelly

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Beyond Gadgets and Gizmos

We take a look at the potential impact of pet wearables on the veterinary practice of the future.


Travis Hornsby

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How to Save For Your Future When You Have Veterinary School Debt

With the right plan in place, it’s possible to pay off your student loan debt, save for your future and have money to spend on the things you love.


Eric Meermann

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New IRS Rule Can Make Big Difference in 401(k) Contributions

People who’ve made both pretax and after-tax contributions to their workplace retirement plan can now easily separate them when rolling them over to traditional and Roth IRAs, thanks to a recent IRS ruling.


Amy Karon, DVM, MPH, MA

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Hyperthyroidism in cats linked to PBDE exposure

Investigators recently reported in Environmental Science & Technology that cats with hyperthyroidism had significantly higher serum levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) than did euthyroid cats.


Veterinary Business Advisors, Inc.

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Creating Your Career Blueprint: The Early Years of Practice Ownership

Outlining a strategic plan early in practice ownership provides an overall sense of direction toward future prosperity.


J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS

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How to Avoid Common Insulin Therapy Errors

Giving proper advice to clients of diabetic pets requires an understanding of the many problems that can result from mistakes made in the choice, use, and monitoring of insulin.


lead their teams. Over time, the way we do business has evolved, but t

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Attention, Managers: Are You Making These Leadership Errors?

Managers can develop team members’ skills, knowledge and self-esteem, or they can create animosity, mistrust and doubt.

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