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Spinning in her spare timeLast year my husband opened a state-of-the-art fitness facility. He needed candidates for a group-cycling certification program and still had a vacant spot on the day of training. As co-owner of the gym, I felt obligated to fill the seat-literally.
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Would you believe? Mirthful myths in veterinary toxicologyWhen it comes to old wives tales, veterinary medicine has some doozies about what household items can hurt and help pets. No one know this better than a veterinary toxicologist who works at the Animal Poison Control Center.
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Practical Matters: Consider cross-sectional imaging before surgery for feline injection-site sarcomasInjection-site sarcomas are associated with high recurrence rates, even with wide surgical excision.
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Creating a culture of excellenceCommit to these 10 culture changes to build a terrific practice.
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Skills Laboratory: How to determine and interpret the mean electrical axisYou can easily detect most arrhythmias on physical examination, but you'll need an electrocardiogram to identify an arrhythmia's exact nature.
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Sit! Speak! Educate!Referring your clients to certified trainers and behaviorists-and promoting early socialization and training all year long-is the best way to prevent aggression and bites. But National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 20 to 26) is quickly approaching, so it's a good time to gear up.
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Communicating during a crisisTake these three steps to make sure you can reach your team members and communicate critical news.
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Picking up the slackMy co-workers don't take responsibility for their duties, and I often end up picking up the slack. What can I do?
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Toxicology Brief: Metformin overdose in dogs and catsMetformin is an antihyperglycemic prescription medication labeled for the treatment of noninsulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus in people. Metformin belongs to the biguanide group of oral antidiabetic agents and is the only biguanide currently available in the United States.
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Anesthesia for dogs and cats with endocrine disease (Proceedings)The endocrine systems throughout the body play crucial rolls in the maintenance and metabolism that are required to maintain health. Perturbations in many of these symptoms occur in dogs and cats and veterinarians are often required to diagnose and treat these conditions that may last throughout the lifetime of a pet.
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U Tube: Nasoesophageal tubes (Proceedings)Instead of viewing anorexia as a secondary problem that will improve when the primary disease has resolved, it is better to be proactive and administer nutrients early.
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Aging gracefully--feeding senior pets (Proceedings)With the hundreds of pet foods available today, an owner's decision about what to feed his or her pet has become a more complicated question than it once was.
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Change your reception area with the flip of a switchIf your reception area seems dull, new light fixtures can provide a low-cost solution. Although most veterinary hospital waiting areas have plenty of light, the quality is often poor.
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Feline hyperthyroidismHyperthyroidism can be diagnosed in most cats based on clinical signs consistent with the disease, physical examination findings including a palpable thyroid nodule and an increased serum total T4 concentration.
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Why clients drive me crazyDr. Hilary Petit loves her clients, but they drive her crazy sometimes.
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Life balance–coping with criticism and complaints (Proceedings)The effects of criticism are dependent on who is giving it – and your relationship to that person. Our world view and understanding is filtered through words. Of all the strategies which handle criticism effectively, the most important is to figure out accurately what the problem is. Be prepared to ask questions to clarify what is wanted or expected.
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Cocktail hourFrom the editor: In January we invited readers to submit their own versions of "Where Did I Go Wrong" in the second Mike Obenski Writing Contest. More than 200 entries poured in and among them Mike Obenski found four worthy of appearing with "the master." This month, Dr. Shelley Hylton-Herring's entry, "Cocktail Hour," garners honorable mention.
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New corporate practice GoodVets focuses on shared ownership, strong leadership skillsVeterinary consolidator wants veterinary teams that are a cultural fit; focuses design choices on local communities.
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Step-by-step photo gallery: How to place a cephalic catheterFollow these steps to place a cephalic catheter
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Dial a diet recommendationHow teleconsultation between primary care veterinarians and nutrition specialists can conquer geographical limitations on patient care.
