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Signalment: Canine, mixed breed, 11 years old, female spayed, 76 pounds.

Think back to the last few times you had complications in surgery; painful thought, but it is usually your fault isn't it?

Know legal issues, regulations, reputation of pharmacy before compounding drugs; ultimate responsibility is yours

'Big Doctor' orders up a huge slice of humble pie

There were three identical-looking spaniels on the exam room floor. Coincidentally, there were three neatly folded patient records in my hand. (Let the games begin.)

Throughout history, the study of urine has unlocked diagnostic clues in human, animal disease

Unfortunately, Lyme borreliosis disease in animals has become more of a laboratory diagnosis rather than a clinical diagnosis.

Opportunites abound when hunting for your first practice; expect unexpected

While veterinary central hospitals have been around for some years, they exist in a limited format.

Opportunites abound when hunting for your first practice; expect unexpected

Equine lothario finds out the hard way love hurts

Practice management: First in a two-part series: If you are reading this, whether you are a veterinarian, technician or receptionist, you fall into the category called, "Dedicated Service Providers Who Work Far Too Long and Hard for the Income You are Receiving."

New York, N.Y.-Many small business owners are making deadly mistakes that can cost them customers, and in the case of veterinary practices, clients.

Baton Rouge, La.-Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU) will reorganize its structure.

Confusion and misunderstanding often occur when two people attempt to communicate using two different languages.

San Diego - Veterinary students in off shore programs soon will have an alternative to a long-standing equivalency test required for licensure in the United States.

Mr. Dollar had absolutely no intention of skimping on anything as important as the health of his pet.

Some of use might have taken a peak at last year's support staff labor costs and discovered that labor costs have risen way over the anticipated budget.

Q: Could you explain what colloid solutions are and how they should be used?

Mr. Dollar had absolutely no intention of skimping on anything as important as the health of his pet.

The Greek term "iatros" means physician, and is derived from the word "iasthai", which means to heal or cure. In modern usage "iatro" connotes a relationship to medical or surgical treatments. The term iatrogenic contains the root word "iatros," and the root word "gennan" which means "to create or produce".

The only way you can stay current in this changing world of veterinary medicine is to change yourself and your attitudes along with the tumultuous external changes affecting your practice today.

Client directions cut wide berth for interpretation; telephone poles, ditch depth, unfixed landmarks DVM's worst nightmare

Veterinarians are commonly asked to evaluate horses for their clients and these "prepurchase" examinations often include radiographs.

It is time to go to work. You have been in school for nearly eight years and within a few months you will receive your veterinary degree and become a licensed veterinarian. Naturally you are eager to find a job. After all, you have devoted most of your time and effort toward reaching this goal.

Traditionally, the American Red Cross is there to help people in the event of a disaster. However,because they have no provisions for pets, many people have turned away from that aid to remain with their pets.

Your most capable receptionist's hubby's job just got transferred 92 nautical miles from your Center For Applied Dog/Cat Maintenance & Repair.

We can look to those we consider successful and learn their methods and priorities. Imitation is a form of flattery.