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Heather Kirkwood

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Don't debate--communicate!

Learn to take the sting out of verbal darts and head off conflicts with co-workers.


David Frabotta

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Revolving credit reduces ownership opportunities

National Report -Though many veterinarians fret about student loans prohibiting them from buying a practice, the real killer is revolving credit, such as credit cards and car loans.


Kathy Henke

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Thanks, Firstline

I just finished reading your September/October issue. I was quite enthralled. There was a lot of good information.




C.W. McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DACVS

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Using serum biomarkers to detect early change in joint tissues in horses

Osteoarthritis is a common problem for the athletic horse and has been estimated to cause 60 percent of lameness cases in the athletic horse.



Joanne Light, LVT

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A safe haven for pets

My idea to help abused families blossomed into a program that shelters pets while their families get the help they need to escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives.



Suzanne B. Bopp

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When the client says, 'No'

Here are five commonly recommended services along with educational strategies for getting pet owners to "yes."



Kirsten Traul, DVM

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What practice life teaches a veterinarian

A recent veterinary graduate shares the important lessons she learned outside the classroom.


Susan C. Eades, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

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Answers to three common questions about equine nutrition

Obesity, laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome can be managed with the right kind of feed.


Autumn Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM

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Video: Common canine reproduction questions answered

Dr. Autumn Davidson answers several frequently asked canine reproduction questions: Does supplementing thyroid hormone improve fertility? Are vaginal culture results helpful in prebreeding examinations? How should apparent failure to lactate be treated?





Annette Otis

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Here's to your health

Even veterinary teams sometimes overlook the power of the love and support pets provide. But now and then you may get an important reminder that a pet can lend hope and support healing--just as this veterinary student did.


Dawn Roberts

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Get to the heart of feline heartworm prevention

Concerned about the threat of feline heartworm infection, team members at Valley Animal Hospital in Roanoke, Va., decided to launch a campaign to educate clients.


Jon D. Plant, DVM, DACVD

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Resistant pyoderma (Proceedings)

Resident bacteria are normal inhabitants and are able to grow on normal skin.



Petra A. Mertens, DVM, MSW, DECVBM, CAAB, DACVB, LGSW

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Diagnosis canine aggression-why dogs bite the hand that feeds them (Proceedings)

For many years, we taught clients who live with dogs who bite that the problem is likely 'dominance' – the dog is possessing over space, food or other resources to establish a hierarchical position. While some aggressive reactions may be due to the dog's perceived need to guard a resource, there is no evidence that interactions with humans aim at establishing rank.


Kristin Hohnadel, CVT, VTS (cardiology)

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Cardiology emergencies (Proceedings)

Technicians familiar with cardiac emergencies can respond quickly and appropriately to minimize suffering and maximize the chance of success of treatment for the patient.


Mark Feltz, DVM

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Internet marketing for the new generation of pet owners (Proceedings)

The days of marketing your veterinary practice solely through the Yellow Pages, word of mouth or local newspapers are over.




Keith A. Hnilica, DVM, MS, DACVD

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VIN Clinical Q&A: How useful is topical tacrolimus in treating perianal fistulas?

How much success have you had using topical tacrolimus as a single agent once or twice a day to treat perianal fistulas?


Sarah Carey

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Equine Influenza Virus

UF researchers link equine influenza virus to canine susceptibility


Henry Green III, DVM, DACVIM

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Basic electrocardiography: Recognizing common arrhythmias (Proceedings)

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a record of the average electrical potential generated in the heart muscle at the body's surface.


Gail Garfinkel Weiss

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Are you a workaholic?

You know the type. You might even be the type-the DVM who routinely puts in 12-plus hour days, never takes vacations, can't bear to delegate, feels anxious and purposeless when not on the job.

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