Authors


Tiffany Christensen

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The sixth stage of grief

There's a different kind of pain that comes from making the decision of life or death for a pet.


Philip VanVranken, DVM

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Idea Exchange: A simple question that elicits more effective-and efficient-fecal examinations

Dr. Pete VanVranken's tip will ensure clients get what there are really asking for.



Karl E. Frees, DVM, MS, DACVS

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Equine Image Quiz: Flexural deformity in a foal

Which joint is most affected by this foal's flexural deformity?


Gina Toman, RVT

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Video blog: Avoid certain phrases when talking to clients

Saying the wrong thing to clients could result in misunderstandings about the care their pets need.


Margaret Thompson, DVM

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Prevent lawsuits by calling veterinary technical service lines to report adverse events

Consult with the experts for each drug on technical service lines.



Thomas K. Graves, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

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Obesity as an endocrine disease (Proceedings)

Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States and worldwide. Despite major public health initiatives spanning several decades, human obesity has reached prevalence rates nearing 40% in some states.




Ray Ramirez, DVM

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Map Out a Successful Communications Strategy

Connecting with staff members is vital to creating a strong practice.




Mitchell Song, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

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Multi-facet approach offers best results for allergy patients

Allergic skin disease is the most common reason a client seeks veterinary care for an animal in the United States. In some parts of the country, at certain times of the year, more than half of the animals a small animal practitioner examines will have a form of allergic skin disease.


R.W. Stone, DVM

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Writing on the range (1:10)

Trail Hand The author reads an excerpt from his novel.


Kate Mesch

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On the verge of exile?

After five surgeries spanning almost three years, Mary Murphy-Smith, 49, cannot open her right hand. She can no longer deliver babies in her profession as a midwife, and her nightmares are still frequent and vivid.



Elizabeth F. Martinsen, DVM, DACT

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Embryo shipping, cost and success rates

Over the last two decades, embryo transfer has grown in acceptance and is now performed in many horse breeds. The majority of embryo transfers in the United States each year are performed on Arabian and Quarter horses. The American Quarter Horse Association allows multiple foal registrations per year, and the high-dollar Quarter horses are boosting the embryo transfer industry. The embryo transfer technique has not undergone significant innovations for the past few years, but there has been an increasing trend to have embryos shipped to a reproductive facility that manages a large recipient herd. This trend has been supported by encouraging pregnancy rates following embryo transfers from shipped embryos.



Kathy Tater, DVM, DACVD

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Solutions for challenging canine demodicosis cases

Demodicosis is a common skin condition in dogs. Dogs have three recognized species of Demodex mites.



Sal Longo, AIA

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Video: Cut your budget wisely when designing a veterinary clinic

Dropping items from your design can create uncorrectable problems down the road.


Kristin Keeney

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How to start a successful behavior program

This case study shows how to strengthen your relationships with clients, build their bonds with their pets, and grow your practice.




Matthew Rooney, DVM

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Q&A: Replace the waste by creating a recycling program

Our practice produces a lot of waste. How can we create a manageable recycling program?



Mark Opperman, BS, CVPM

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ProSal: A method to pay doctors

ProSal is my veterinarian compensation method thats I developed years ago. Its one way of wrapping your head around recognizing the power of strong associate recommendations as well as proving that good business is good medicine.


Alicia Karapetian

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2012 and beyond: Economic outlook clouded by a myriad of new challenges for veterinary practices

Economic outlook clouded by a myriad of new challenges for veterinary practices.


Barbara Clingman

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Dear Amy: What were you thinking?

Practice manager challenges advice.

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