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Earning stellar practice feedback requires a team effort. Here's why practices receive negative online reviews — and how to prevent them.

20 places to eat, drink and relax within one mile of the San Diego Convention Center.

Veterinary professionals band together to help hundreds of street dogs in Ecuador in need of care.

A close look at keratoconjunctivitis sicca, including research on new treatments that could be curative for this uncomfortable and often chronic condition.

The methods you use to deal with this generation of pet parents will drive client acquisition, retention and satisfaction in the coming years.

Think through that next big DR purchase with a veterinary practice owner and a practice manager who share what they wanted in their new DR system and brand-new dental DR sensor.

A letter from one reader regarding a previous article on veterinary chiropractic care.

This week in veterinary news from around the world: A police dog wins “animal of the year” honors, the RSPCA reports a 340% increase in animal cruelty on Snapchat, India opens its first mobile pet crematorium, and much, much more.

After looking at animal trapping regulations throughout the country, an animal advocacy group found that while a few states received high grades, 14 states received failing marks.

A look at some of the latest and greatest products in veterinary medicine for October 2017.

In July 2017, the VetPartners MidYear Meeting convened in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the agenda included two sessions on one very timely topic: diversity.

A recent review summarized what is currently known about aspiration pneumonia in dogs and humans.

Presenting at the 2017 AVMA Convention, Heidi Reuss-Lamky discussed the ways in which capnography provides important feedback about the severity of a patient’s condition and how patients respond to treatment.

When it comes to psychiatric disorders, depression and suicidal thoughts, the nation’s veterinarians are, most unfortunately, leading the way.

One veterinary investigation warns against compounded omeprazole; the other shows a positive effect for a polysaccharide blend.

Hoarding in any form is classified scientifically as “hoarding disorder.” But a recent study examining the motivations of animal hoarders asks whether animal hoarding should be classified as a distinct type of mental disorder separate from generalized hoarding.

Does the use of checklists prompt veterinarians to discuss important preventive care topics with clients?

Here's our weekly rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

American Veterinarian® has completed its BPA Worldwide business publication audit.

Several companies have announced their support of the title change from veterinary technician to veterinary nurse.

The use of vaccines dates back centuries. A look backward and forward shows how far we’ve come—and where we’re going.

If your practice can’t be found online, you’re wasting money and losing business.

From big city to small town, from an isolated island to a mall, my big trip to see astronomy at wrk reminded me how things have changed for American consumers and maybe veterinary hospitals.

Once thought to occur only in foals, these viral infections in adults have been increasingly reported.

The company expects to open 12 additional hospitals by January 2018.

Aratana Therapeutics has announced the US launch of Entyce, the only FDA-approved appetite stimulant for dogs.

Tips and insight from business, financial and practice management experts.

With pet obesity reaching epidemic proportions, how can veterinarians guide owners toward making healthier decisions for their pets?

This soft, duck-billed muzzle might turn an angry dog outburst into a funny angry-Donald Duck-like experience. Veterinary professionals, decide for yourself.

Keeping pets pain and fear to a minimum is greatbut its not enough for a good quality of life. Animals need an environment in which they can thrive and be happy. And veterinarians are obligated to help make this happen.