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There is little evidence based medicine concerning the best dietary or nutritional management of alimentary disease in dogs and cats.

Anything perceived as real is real in its consequences Anonymous

Most common complaint of managers in veterinary medicine.

One of the many unhappy lessons veterinarians and their teams have had to learn from the recession is that clients dont have bottomless wallets filled with cash to spend on veterinary care.

Are you a successful veterinary technician who is considering tackling a new position in the veterinary field?

How often do you sit back and really think about what amazing things you do every day as a veterinary technician?

Its no secret that cats dont like going to the veterinarian. Theyve never liked it. Unfortunately, cat owners are giving up the battle and fewer cats than ever before are visiting a veterinarian regularly.

Many reports have indicated that the US recession of 2007-2009 had a negative impact on the business volume and revenues of a large number of companion animal veterinary practices.

Every day in a veterinary hospital we are faced with situations, people, tasks and animals that cause us to have emotional reactions.

Social media has caused a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.

You all know the feeling of walking into an exam room, proud of your skills as a veterinary technician, confident that you know what is best for the patient, happy to be greeted by that wagging tail, and excited to work together with the client to keep their family member at his healthiest.

Did you know that the #2 search engine in the world didnt exist six years ago?

In todays world, you and your veterinary team cannot expect to succeed without an Internet presence.

Social media is a quickly changing and ever-evolving area of the Internet that many practices are embracing in order to market more effectively, and to connect and build stronger relationships with their clients.

Before you jump into using all the tools social media has to offer your practice, its important to take a step back and develop your practices social media strategy.

When it comes to achieving financial success as practicing veterinarians, we are definitely our own worst enemies.

In 1989, Steven Covey published one of the most successful self-help books ever written.

We're sure by now many of you have mastered certain techniques aimed at attracting clients into your offices.

As a full-time practicing veterinarian with the typical type A personality, I havent given myself ample time over my 27 years to actually venture out -- to be adventurous.

The rules of marketing aren't what they used to be!

Now that many of us have experienced how negative internet reviews can impact our practices, and have learned how to handle them, should we stop there?

Small animal patients with cardiac disease and/or congenital abnormalities can be challenging and sometimes intimidating patients.

Endotracheal tubes are usually made from silicone, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic or red rubber.

An important time for practices to include a behavioral exam is when a pet becomes a senior.

Your clients may give their pets too many treats and provide too little exercise, but could a biological phenomenon actually be causing their pets' weight problems?

Clean up your truck with Dr. Mark Baus's tips on today's technology for the on-the-go veterinarian.

Your clinic will always be a target for embezzlement, whether you realize it or not. Take action now to avoid problems in the future.

Hit the road and have some fun. But instead of leaving your dog at home, check out one of these pooch-friendly destinations.