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Take control of patient protection with a once-a-year injectable
Does your veterinary practice have the power to combat a silent but deadly disease? (Sponsored by Zoetis PetCare)
Episode 10: Why cybersecurity matters in veterinary practice
In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman talks with cybersecurity expert Clint Latham, JD, about what makes veterinary practices vulnerable to cyberattack—and how to protect your hospital and your clients.
Free webinar: The nuts and bolts of nutraceuticals
If you’re interested in integrative medicine, including the use of nutraceuticals as an adjunct to conventional medical protocols, then this webinar is for you.
Drugs and supplements: Working together to manage veterinary pain
When your patients are really hurting, a one-size-fits-all approach won’t cut it. Alleviating pain and discomfort is best achieved through a combination of modalities, including pharmaceuticals and supplements.
5 Building blocks of personal innovation
Veterinary leadership expert Dr. Mia Cary shares a few key strategies for personal growth that will help you better serve your clients, your colleagues, and yourself.
Why mentorship matters in veterinary practice recruitment
The benefits of having mentorship culture at your veterinary hospital are many, not the least of which is helping to recruit—and maintain—employees.
Financial planning: Set it and don’t forget it
Comprehensive financial planning is as vast and complex as veterinary medicine. With the proper guidance, planning your financial future can be rewarding rather than daunting.
Polyuria and polydipsia: streamlining your veterinary diagnostics
Understanding the mechanisms involved with PU/PD, in addition to obtaining a careful medical history, can help clinicians select the appropriate diagnostic tests.
Why vulnerability is vital in veterinary medicine
Fetch dvm360 virtual conference keynote speaker Dr. Betsy Charles shares how she rose from the ashes during one of the darkest times in her life.
Are we stressing our cats out?
Eating issues in cats—whether too much or too little—may have a behavioral cause. Here’s why, and what to do about it.
WVC moves to fall in 2021
Viticus Group has announced that the WVC Annual Conference will take place in September next year and will include a virtual component.
Vexed veterinary client? How to put out the fire
Dealing with upset clients can be challenging for any veterinary team, but learning how to communicate effectively in these situations is crucial to the continued success of your practice.
Texas practitioner named as new AAEP vice president
Earlier this month, the American Association of Equine Practitioners announced the appointment of Dr. Rob Franklin as its new vice president.
Can you COMPUTE? Managing millennials in veterinary practice
Are you struggling to maintain your younger team members? Here are some practical strategies to help prevent the exodus of millennials from your practice.
‘Are you home yet?’ Diagnosing separation anxiety in dogs
Distinguishing separation anxiety from other behavioral concerns requires a careful patient history and the owner’s cooperation.
The link between dermatology and behavior in companion animals
Tonight at the Fetch dvm360 virtual conference, a veterinary dermatologist and a veterinary behaviorist team up to answer your questions about the interplay between behavior and skin problems.
Is it ‘cattitude,’ or is that feline in pain?
Identifying and responding appropriately to both acute and chronic pain requires an understanding of the nuances of feline behavior.
From the trenches: Lessons learned by a veterinary architect
A long-time veterinary architect shares some important lessons she has learned about veterinary hospital design over the course of her career.
146th Kentucky Derby to run without fans
Churchill Downs has announced that the 146th Kentucky Derby will be run on September 5, 2020, but there will be no fans in attendance.
Evidence-based design: How the built environment can encourage healing
Studies in human hospitals have shown that a facility’s design has a tremendous effect on both patient health and staff performance and well-being. It’s true in veterinary hospitals, too.
Why convert an existing building into a veterinary hospital?
Are you looking to open your own practice? One way to do it while cutting costs and protecting the environment is to repurpose an existing structure into a veterinary hospital.
5 Ways to cut costs with your veterinary hospital build or renovation
Planning a practice renovation or building a new hospital is a massive undertaking. Here are 5 ways you can save on construction costs for your project.
Churchill Downs unveils triage center at Louisville track
When an injury or illness occurs during training, racing, or within the barn area, the new Churchill Downs Equine Medical Triage Center is designed for immediate 24/7 treatment.
Rabies laws: What you need to know
Veterinarians have an essential role in protecting public health through rabies vaccination, but laws surrounding rabies vaccination and exposure vary across the United States. Here’s what to know.
Cannabis in veterinary medicine: The other “Wild West”
CBD and cannabis are a hot topic in veterinary medicine today, but how do you know whether you can trust the information provided in articles and lectures?
How to create a veterinary practice website that wows
A hospital website that is both visually and emotionally inviting will generate more clients. Here’s how to make yours stand out.
News wrap-up: Feline neutering, drug DISCO, rabies, and more
Top headlines of the week: State VMAs endorse Feline Fix by Five Months, rabies update, drug DISCO, and The Vet Blast Podcast with guest Steve Dale.
Image Quiz: External ear lesions in a dog
What started as minor hair loss eventually led to ulceration and bleeding. Can you identify what caused this dog’s condition?
All about cats: the latest research, misconceptions and more
In this Episode 9 of the Vet Blast Podcast, pet expert Steve Dale talks with Dr. Adam Christman about some ground-breaking research and shares a few nuggets about his upcoming Fetch talks.
Rabies: Making a dent in a deadly global problem
Rabies is the deadliest zoonotic disease, yet somehow it is also neglected. Learn how two organizations are giving the virus the attention it deserves—even as the world focuses on a certain other virus.