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Blood gas analysis provides information about respiratory function and acid/base status. This information is vital in determining and monitoring treatment of patients with primary or secondary respiratory disease and/or metabolic disturbances. Blood gas (BG) can be assessed on arterial (ABG) or venous (VBG) samples, although oxygenation assessment is made on arterial blood only.

Veterinarians are faced daily with the therapeutic challenge of treating species and conditions for which no approved drug exists. Other challenges include the differing needs of patients that have species-specific requirements, as well as individual needs for palatability and formulation.

Canine Parvovirus (CPV) is a family of viruses that cause vomiting, hemorrhagic diarrhea, and leukopenia. The virus can infect dogs of any age but, because of effective client education and early, aggressive vaccination protocols, is commonly noted in dogs less than 1 year of age.

Ask Shawn: A better way to pass the torch between shifts

The University of Tennessee CVM experiments with a new student resource.

This handy form helps team members review patient records before appointments.

Breed-specific wellness care could be a powerful addition to your practice curricula.

Hold a charity dog wash to give back to your community

Overwhelmed by the thought of recommending pet insurance because of the administrative work involved? Don't fret. These tips can simplify the process and make pet insurance pay for your veterinary practice.

Uncover new tax provisions that could save your veterinary practice money -- and help you afford that new equipment you've been eyeing.

Take a personal approach when jogging clients' memories to boost practice visits.

The color-based profiling program isn't just for building more effective team relationships. You can also use it to improve your interactions with clients.

See how a little mentorship can make a big difference.

Try these tactics to turn your anxious shaking about the economy to jumps for joy.

How can we convert price shoppers into clients?

You need to modify your behavior to the situation and build power relationships that help, not hurt

Dr. Obenski recounts how clients have unintentionally wrecked havoc on his practice-and sanity.

How do I handle 'sugar pushers'-clients or team members who bring in sweet treats for our staff or who place fund-raising cookie and candy order forms in the break room? I don't want to be rude, but I also want to live a healthy lifestyle.

Faced with a severe case of denial, one veterinarian shows how client care doesn't end with the death of a pet.

Hanging with Hafen: It's easy being green?and lean

Q&A: Talk clients through tough times to promote third-party payment plans

Keep the home fires burning and your ambitions alive in your new career

Don't let veterinary clients throw a fit over a bill. Here's how.

Give team members a birthday they'll never forget

Find ways to generate revenue to get your practice back on track financially.

Review patient records before appointments with this veterinary compliance review form.

Clear your throat, put on your headphones, and make your voice heard. Appearing on the radio can educate pet owners and attract new clients.

It took time and effort-and a lot of courage-but dreams became reality for two lifelong friends in the form of Zoot Pet Hospital in Georgetown, Texas.

One frame at a time: How to hang artwork in your practice

With a few preventive measures, clients can spend less and keep their dogs pain-free.