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Not exactly the yellow brick road.

A veterinary specialist asks tough questions and offers advice to practitioners on good habits to survive licensing board investigations.

Why cats have been neglected-and what you can do about it. Plus, loan proposals, converting phone shoppers, and more.

About a dozen PETA protesters converged on the AVMA's annual meeting to voice opposition to a scheduled motivational fish toss slated during the conference.

New study says your instincts may be right.

Small animal practices fare well, but specialty practices continue to struggle.

Study finds that motivational techniques only work when they come with clear goals and urgency to change.

You've read the CVC in Kansas City Supplement. Now see what's only online.

Watch, listen to, and read the words from this year's CVC in Kansas City preconference speakers.

Well-placed calculators save time.

Owners showered these pets with thousands or millions of dollars.

This client handout spells out renal care to improve compliance.

Are the cats in your practice crying out for attention? Here's how to meet their needs and attract the best cat-owning clients.

Don't horse around with invoicing. Hire a bookkeeper to help.

Every veterinarian wants to write it. Here's a guide to teach you what it takes to pen a brilliant loan proposal.

A relaxing vacation inspired Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital in Flat Rock, N.C., a rustic masterpiece that reflects the hospital's beautiful mountainous surroundings.

A smaller animal can yield bigger profits.

A new era in the medical profession is here. Is your veterinary practice ready for it?

Fill your appointment book by asking front desk team members to follow these phone tips.

I'm buying dental equipment. What additional costs do I need to be aware of?

As a practice owner, I feel like I'm spending too much time on management tasks. How can I balance my dutes as a practice owner with my role as a veterinarian?

Monitoring practice finances is key, but it's also important to look beyond the numbers.

This veterinary practice increased compliance by giving clients a choice.

My cat's a pain, but she requires your care-and kindness.

Use this guide to protect your clients-and stay in the clear with the FTC after Nov. 1, 2009.

Now more than ever, clients are looking for the best price available. Are you charging appropriately for your services?

It's a scary time for veterinary practice owners, but that doesn't mean you should panic. Fritz Wood, CPA, CFP, offers advice for how to invest in a recession.

Links to Web resources for more on feline medicine, practice tips, and news.