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10 steps to take when a practice owner diesTo keep a veterinary practiceand its staffstable, take this advice to heart after the death of the practice owner.
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Endodontic disease: Remove the source of infectionConcussive force from blunt trauma can result in pulpal inflammation and death of the pulp tissue.
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A new certification for advancing leadership in veterinary practicesThe Veterinary Hospital Managers Association recently introduced a new certification, the Certified Veterinary Office Manager
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Discovering a new dinosaur species: Dracorex hogwartsiaIn retrospect, I realize now that it all began when my grandmother gave me a mammoth's molar-my first fossil.
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Client handout: 3 tips for new ferret ownersWe've ferreted out three top tips to help you educate veterinary clients about their new furry friends. Click, print and share!
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Osteoarthritis in cats: Still a mass of unknownsWhen addressing arthritis in cats, we presume similarities to arthritis in dogs, interpreting radiographs and clinical signs with canine differential diagnoses in mind. And we develop therapies based on how dogs are managed. But these presumptions have little scientific basis. In fact, we know little about how many cats have arthritis, what effect their arthritis has on their lifestyles, or to what degree therapy improves their comfort level.
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A practical guide to antiproteinuric drugs in dogsDr. Barrak Pressler lays out the case for administering ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II-receptor blockers.
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Complicated corneal ulcer: Avoiding disasters (Proceedings)The primary goal in treating a corneal ulcer is to identify its cause or identify factors that may prevent it from healing well.
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Banfield plunges into international watersMexico City-Expanding into the international arena is no longer just a dream for Banfield, The Pet Hospital. The nation's largest veterinary hospital opened its first international site late last month in the United Kingdom and recently finalized plans to build a small animal teaching hospital at the Universidad Nacional Autonome de Mexico (UNAM).
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Tandem dieting programs can address pet obesityParticipant drop-out rates were significantly lower in the PPET group.
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Diagnosing and treating rear limb disorders in dogs (Proceedings)Hip dysplasia is an abnormal development of the coxofemoral joint.
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Video: What can we do to ensure happy clients?"This isn't brain surgery," says Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald. Here are his tips.
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Understanding pet owner behavior to achieve weight loss in companion animals (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina)Part of the 2011 Nestlé Purina Veterinary Symposium publication
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Developing a thriving veterinary dentistry department (Proceedings)Seventy to 80 percent of all companion animals over the age of three have some level of periodontal disease. Yet, it is probably the most ignored disease in dogs and cats.
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Just Ask the Expert: The best way to address feline atopyDr. Ian Spiegel provides a thorough rundown on this itchy issue in cats.
