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COVID-19: Safety hacks for your veterinary practice
When push comes to shove, as it has with COVID-19, the veterinary profession plows ahead, identifying innovative ways to get the job done while forging ever-stronger bonds with clients.
Fetch dvm360 hosts its first student diversity panel
Four students weigh in on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary school, and share their own unique journey to veterinary medicine.
The future of virtual care in veterinary medicine
Interested in implementing a telehealth component to your practice, but not sure where to start? The Veterinary Virtual Care Association is here to help.
Veterinary abdominal radiography tips
Radiography is an integral diagnostic tool in companion animal practice. Here are brief guidelines for obtaining the most useful images of the abdomen in dogs and cats.
A veterinarian shortage could cost 75 million pets their access to care by 2030
Banfield Pet Hospital announces its plan to increase the pipeline of veterinary professionals and to tackle diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
Study evaluates adverse effects of CBD in dogs and cats
CBD-rich, hemp-based nutraceuticals appear to be relatively safe in healthy dogs and cats, but dogs seem to absorb CBD better than cats.
The Dilemma: All in the family?
The pros and cons of hiring relatives at your veterinary practice.
Episode 17: Prebiotics and the oral microbiome in dogs and cats
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, microbiologist and entrepreneur Emily Stein, PhD, shares her knowledge about the oral microbiome and offers advice for fighting harmful oral bacteria in pets.
Celebrating World Rabies Day with 5 must-read rabies articles
In honor of this special day, here are 5 articles that detail some of the latest information about this deadly zoonotic disease, plus recent efforts to stop it in its tracks.
This week on dvm360
Here's a sneak peek at this week's coverage of the veterinary industry.
Merck Animal Health awards 18 bovine veterinary student scholarships
All recipients received an AABP Veterinary Student Recognition Award and shared $90,000 in scholarship funds.
News wrap-up: This week's headlines, plus creating change within the profession
Check out this week's top headlines.
Episode 16: The latest on disk herniation in dachshunds
In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman is joined by Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), who shares his extensive knowledge about intervertebral disk disease in dachshunds.
The importance of pain assessment in rehabilitation patients
A look at the causes and effects of pain, and how to assess your patients before beginning rehab.
Improving outcomes for patients in respiratory distress
Veterinary teams must be prepared to provide immediate triage and assessment for patients that are having difficulty breathing.
How your online presence can make your practice shine
To stand out from the crowd, veterinary practices must take advantage of every online opportunity to showcase their offerings and exceptional service.
If drug-resistant pyoderma scares you, don’t panic. Plan.
Advice from a veterinary dermatologist for treating drug-resistant skin infections in your patients while protecting their owners and your staff from possible exposure.
Episode 15: Using technology to improve veterinary practice efficiency
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman talks with Andrew Luna from Vetstoria about the many ways technology can be used to increase productivity in veterinary practice.
Surviving back to school in 2020
The year that most of us would rather forget is challenging us once again to adapt and overcome. Here is some advice for maintaining sanity in your home as kids return to school.
An overdue awakening: Addressing systemic racism in veterinary medicine
The demand for equity, diversity, and inclusion is being heard throughout the nation. In the veterinary profession, affinity groups are demanding less talk and more action.
Practicing gratitude in hard times
How to change your outlook and maintain gratitude when the going gets tough.
New nonprofit to tackle the lack of diversity in veterinary medicine
Pawsibilities connects individuals from underrepresented groups and offers mentorship opportunities.
How veterinary practices can thrive despite COVID-19
A healthcare financial expert shares strategies for increasing sales and traffic at your practice despite changes brought on by the pandemic.
PrideVMC promotes the LGBTQ+ veterinary community
The long-running organization is partnering with its student-run arm, Pride Student VMC, to create scholarship and mentorship opportunities.
News wrap-up: This week's headlines, plus registration is open for our second virtual conference
Check out this week's top veterinary headlines.
MediVet Biologics relaunches as Ardent Animal Health
Under new ownership and leadership, the company reasserts its mission of providing affordable, innovative therapies for canine joint disease and cancer.
Maximizing virtual client touchpoints
Ideas for improving client relationships during curbside care that don’t cost much but have a big payoff in terms of bonding clients to your practice well beyond the pandemic.
PetWell Partners brings 2 new leaders to its board
The company welcomes Debbie James and Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, whose combined expertise is expected to create more growth opportunities for the hospital chain.
Episode 14: A veterinary orthopedic surgeon’s unconventional journey
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Adam Christman is joined by orthopedic surgeon David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS, who shares the unique evolution of his career in veterinary medicine.
Royal Canin supports WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee
The WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee and Royal Canin have joined forces to help promote the distribution of credible pet nutrition resources.