dvm360 April 2019

2019 Hospital of the Year: Small but mightyaward-winning design in a tiny strip-mall practice

April 01, 2019

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Good things come to those who wait. In this case, a well-designed veterinary practice that suits this doctor to a T.

Commentary: Alvins trip to the veterinarian

March 29, 2019

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A fierce encounter leads to injury and some dog mom remorse.

New initiative aims to spread heartworm awareness, action

March 14, 2019

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With its monthly Top 10 Cities Heartworm Report, CAPC hopes to spread awareness of the growing threat of heartworm disease and prompt conversations in the clinic about the importance of year-round preventives and annual testing.

The future of veterinary medicine

March 07, 2019

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Lying awake in the wee hours of the morning, Bo Brock, DVM, considered the future of veterinary medicine. Luckily, he thinks the future is looking pretty bright.

Laser therapy dosing explained

March 06, 2019

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Welcome to laser therapy 101 covering the basics of treatment areas, treatment time and dosages.

Can't we just sit tight sometimes?

March 01, 2019

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When it comes to providing optimal care for veterinary patients, sometimes the best action is no action at all.

dvm360 Hospital Design Competition announces 2019 winners

March 01, 2019

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Two hospitals earned top honors as co-Hospitals of the Year.

Reexamining the early spay-neuter paradigm in dogs

March 01, 2019

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Two veterinarians respectfully discuss their disagreements about the medical and societal need for early spays and neuters in America's pets.

Dangerous new tick species migrating to North America

February 28, 2019

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Researchers predict widespread invasion of a tick species in the United States and neighboring countries, posing a significant threat to public health and livestock.

Petplan gives North American awards at VMX

February 27, 2019

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The pet insurance providers annual awards dinner for the Veterinary Excellence Awards at VMX in Orlando, Florida, highlighted a kitten-loving volunteer and a lot of Canadians.

Letter to dvm360: More options for intestinal parasite control

February 27, 2019

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A reader responds to Dr. Gerholds January Just Ask the Expert column with suggestions.

Video killed the consulting star?

February 26, 2019

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Can you get a veterinary practice management consultants advice without bringing in the consultant? Aspire Vets Randy Hall is giving it a go. Plus, a few other products that caught our eye at VMX and WVC this year.

Bisphosphonates: A dense issue in equine veterinary care

February 26, 2019

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A look at the use of this bone-modifying drug in horses and the concern for proper bone metabolism.

Veterinarians more likely to be neurotic than regular folks

February 20, 2019

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Well-being research explores personality traits in veterinary medicine; results revealed at WVC.

Pet owners seeking justice as class action lawsuits filed against Hills

February 15, 2019

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The pet food recall announced by Hills on January 31 has left untold numbers of pet owners devastated and outraged, and many are now seeking justice.

Study finds new supplement supports muscle mass retention and earlier return to normal weight-bearing post-TPLO surgery

February 15, 2019

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The compound, derived from fertilized egg yolk, was studied in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study at Kansas State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine.

Do your heartworm protocols need an update?

February 11, 2019

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Consider this your reminder postcard, folks. With new canine treatment guidelines out now, its a perfect time to revisit your protocols to make sure your veterinary practice is current on heartworm prevention and treatment for cats and dogs.

Will your employee handbook come back to bite you?

February 07, 2019

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A vaguely worded handbook may result in a tangle of litigation. Heres what you need to know before presenting one to your team members.

New orthotic gets injured horses moving faster

February 01, 2019

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The FastTrack, with its high-grade metal, heat-formed pad and golden dial lets equine veterinarians choose the movement thats right for a horse recovering from a soft-tissue injury.

He threatened me! Humane euthanasia vs. a clients denial

January 30, 2019

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Heres an age-old issue worth revisiting: What does a veterinarian do when a client refuses to acknowledge that her sick old dog is suffering?

Our clients hate the ER hospital. I say, Get over it!

March 07, 2018

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This practice manager pleads the case for specialty and emergency veterinary centers.