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Jenna Dockweiler, MS DVM, DACT, CCRT, CVAT, and Lindsey Kock, DVM, provide some concrete examples of genetic markers that can be found from DNA testing.

Labradors and flat-coated retrievers could have a gene that causes hyperphagia

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Veterinarians should factor in cost, adherence, and pets’ temperaments

Banfield Foundation provided millions to initiatives helping to remove barriers to care and mobilize teams

The ASPCA spreads awareness for National Poison Prevention Week

Experts explain how Zoetis Diagnostics can increase practice revenue, improve workflow, and provide better quality care

Two veterinarians share how they switched to Zoetis' in-house analyzers and Virtual Laboratory, which was a smooth and easy transition for their practice and their team

Understanding various approaches to making career decisions as a veterinarian

Toxins reported frequently are often found in the home

Learn how effective training through skill stacking can ensure balanced workloads for trainers and trainees, fostering a positive onboarding experience, and long-term success for new hires.

Learn her approach to diagnosing and managing environmental allergies in pets, emphasizing the importance of allergy testing not just for identification but also for creating customized immunotherapy to enhance the pets’ quality of life

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, gives his expertise on canine and feline behavior cases

The organization is seeking nominations for the annual Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards to be presented to winners in August

The program is expected to discuss a new oral hypoglycaemic agent (SGLT2-inhibitor) for management of feline diabetes

Setting a purpose, clear expectations, and psychological safety measures can help meet the bottom line with employee retention

David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, discussed his lectures featured at the Fetch dvm360 conference in Charlotte, North Carolina

Dan Bieck, DVM, shares how he is working to improve euthanasia appointments for the patient, client, and veterinary team

The medication will help protect dogs in the chosen shelter’s protection from fleas, and ticks, prevent heartworm disease, and more.

Seventeen-year-old Dayson Judd was able to experience veterinary school for a day

Lacey Rosenberg, DVM, DACT, explains the best treatment approach for pyometra

The morning keynote sessions presented during the conference are spotlighted.

Biotechnology company Cresilon Inc has launched VETIGEL Gives to help animals in critical need and their owners

Jb Minter, DVM, MS, DACZM, shares how he got his start in zoo medicine and what led him down this path

Kristin Welch, DVM, DACVECC, criticalist and founder of DVM STAT Consulting, discusses diagnostic techniques, one of the main focus areas of her lecture at Fetch Charlotte.

Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, shared her tips for improving consultations and client satisfaction

Temple Grandin, PhD, MS, and Marty Becker, DVM, partnered to address fear and pain in animals with methods to help patients be more comfortable during veterinary care visits

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, senior veterinary toxicologist and director, veterinary medicine at Pet Poison Helpline, discusses how a popular spring flower can be toxic to cats.