Authors



Laura J. Smallwood, DVM, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)

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The perks of proactive feeding

Dr. Laura Smallwood has advice on the importance of nutritional intervention and how to get clients on-board.


Matt Brown

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Developing effective deworming programs (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)

The best way to prolong the efficacy of deworming programs is to use vaccinations and sound nutrition in conjunction with the right anthelmintics.


Claire Card, DVM, PhD, DACT

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Hormonal management of mares (Proceedings)

Hormonal management of mares is used to manipulate the onset of the breeding season, the timing of ovulation and in performance mares the prevention of estrus. Pasture breeding, hand breeding using teasing with estrus detection by a stallion, and artificial insemination (AI) of cooled and frozen semen are still commonly used in Canada.


Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, CAAB

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Can hyper dogs become happy dogs?

Why and how to investigate your canine patients whose overactivity drives their owners up the walls.



Sue Blackburn

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A new puppy and a life renewed

One hospital and its clients help a family stunned by tragedy pick up the pieces and begin a new life.



Joan S. Bowen, DVM

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Specific pathogen prevention program for the tough diseases of sheep and goats (Proceedings)

Several insidious diseases cause significant economic loss to sheep and goat producers through decreased longevity, growth rate, milk production and animal sales, and they are often purchased through inapparent carriers.


Kelly D. Mitchell, DVM, DVSc., DACVIM

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What you should know about heartworm in cats and the updated AHS guidelines

Learn more on heartworm in feline patients, plus what has been updated in the American Heartworm Society guidelines on this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360.


Heather Biele, DVM

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Dog park dos and don'ts: What pet owners need to know before joining in the fun

Help your clients to avoid dangerous conditions and snarling dog fights with these tips.


Lynette Ott

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Sneaky charges bite

If your credit card statements are rife with odd or inexplicable charges, a few simple changes could help you save.


Noelle Miles, DVM

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Did Father know best?

Probably not, but I learned better client care when my dad ignored my advice and picked a pet with his heart-not his head.



Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM

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Clinical gastroenterology: Presentation is everything (Proceedings)

Although the combination of hypoalbuminemia and hypoglobulinemia is "textbook" for a protein-losing enteropathy (PLE), it should be noted that a normal, or even elevated globulin level should never be the only reason to take PLE off a list of differentials that was generated by a history and physical examination.



Ronald Lyman, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM

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Urinary tract infection in dogs after surgery for intervertebral disk extrusion

Study results indicate possible need for testing in these patients.


Sean Altekruse, DVM, PhD

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A progress report on cancer in the United States-incidence, stage and mortality (Proceedings)

After decades of significant increase, delay adjusted rates stabilized in 1995 and fell since 1999.



Eden Myers, DVM

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Veterinarians and nonprofits: The war is over

Rescue isn't a panacea for every pet, nor will cultivating rescue work be the be-all end-all solution for all private practices trying to compete in a crowded market. But it can work, and save lives and alleviate suffering along the way.


Karen Wheeler, DVM

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You bugged? We all bug!

You've got a bunch of different personalities buzzing around your clinic, but that doesn't have to mean a lot of stinging and biting.



Jason Coe, DVM, PhD

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Leading Off: It's not what you know-it's what your clients know

Dr. Jason Coe discusses a key component of getting clients to accept your recommendations.



Catherine Tiplady, BVSc, BAppSci (Hons)

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Editors' Guest: Help uncover veterinary experiences of abuse in animals and people

Dr. Catherine Tiplady seeks veterinarians to fill out a survey investigating animal cruelty and related human violence.



Michelle M. LeBlanc, DVM, DACT

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Treatment of acute and chronic endometritis (Proceedings)

Correcting the defects in uterine defense, neutralizing virulent bacteria, and controlling post-breeding inflammation are the goals of successful therapy. This is accomplished by surgically correcting anatomical defects, improving physical drainage after insemination, reducing the length or modulating the inflammatory response to insemination and inhibiting bacterial growth.


Wendy Wheeler Martinez

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Organization trumps decoration for veterinary clinic interiors

Clients prefer orderly offices over lavish designs.


Mark L. Alley, DVM, MBA

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Controlling internal parasites in cattle (Proceedings)

Although we have known the importance of internal parasites in cattle for many years, we still face an endless battle to control these organisms. Parasites are the ultimate "survivor". Parasites realize that their survival is dependent on not killing their host. As a result, they have adapted as their hosts (cattle) are exposed to different management practices (including parasiticide products and pasture management practices).


Cindy Adams, MSW, PhD

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Don't give backhanded compliments.

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