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In the years since experts began hashing about the possible heart hazards of grain-free dog food, thinking has changed. But conclusions remain few, leaving pet owners and their veterinarians to chew on the dilemma.

Comprehensive care plays a vital role in ensuring pets and pet parents feel comfortable during treatment.

No veterinary team is perfect, but when behaviors of team members start negatively impacting the clinic, what should the practice’s managers do?

Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), discusses how to talk with clients about diabetes

Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), comments on how new treatments can make feline diabetes management easier

Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), shares her opinion on the biggest challenge of pet diabetes and how Type 2 diabetes can be prevented

A novel class of drugs normalizes blood glucose in type 2 diabetic cats by dumping sugar into urine rather than modulating glucose uptake in the tissues but patient selection and close monitoring are crucial to using them safely

Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), discusses the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and how it differs in dogs and cats

Clients frequently sniff out the benefits of feeding their pets minimally processed food, so it’s up to veterinary professionals—particularly technicians—to help owners select raw dishes that are formulated correctly and prepped safely.

Whether virtual VCPRs can be established in your state, ensure you’re prepared for the future of veterinary medicine

Making an accurate diagnosis of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia in dogs and cats allows prompt treatment for this potentially life-threatening condition

Karen Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC), outlined useful pain scoring scales and the role they play in veterinary medicine

Karen Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC), describes the challenges and rewards of being a veterinary technician and why finding a mentor is important

Mark Harris, Jr, LVT, BS, shares his thoughts on National Veterinary Technician Week and what the future holds for the profession

Fetch Coastal lecturer Liza Wysong, BAS, RVT, VTS (CP-CF, SAIM), describes the discrepancies of this disease in dog and cat patients and the importance of an individualized approach

In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week, the New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants board members shared what inspired them to become involved

Ashley Kinsley, CVT, shares what this week means to her and her advice for future technicians

Making a definitive diagnosis of leptospirosis in canine patients can be challenging and often requires a combination of tests

Walter Brown, BS, RVTg, VTS (ECC), shares what this week means to him and how we can continue to utilize technicians

Dr Carney shares her tips for organizational-level wellness for the veterinary team during the Fetch Coastal conference

The benefits of tailoring anesthesia for each and every patient

The history of artificial intelligence, where we’re at today, future applications, and leveraging this tool to advance patient outcomes were discussed at Fetch Coastal

Terrence Ferguson, DVM, and Vernard L Hodges, DVM, share how practitioners can uncover their own veterinary superpowers and incorporate them into the clinic

Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, shared calming techniques to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in dogs and cats at dvm360’s 2023 Fetch Coastal conference

Veterinary professionals gain a better understanding of the condition’s pathogenesis and new treatment strategies

Veterinary professionals can educate clients about common zoonoses seen in urban poultry farming

Walter Brown, BS, RVTg, VTS (ECC), explains the difference between how to monitor for each

Fetch Coastal keynote speaker Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia), shares how veterinary technicians can leverage their skills in pain management

Ashley Kinsley, CVT, explains how IBD presents differently in dogs and cats and what makes treatment difficult

Expert discusses the advantages of each selling option for veterinary practice owners at our Fetch Coastal conference