dvm360 April 2020

Monitoring ventilation is critical in dogs and cats undergoing dental procedures.

Several readers wrote to share their opinions about recent articles in dvm360. Here are three of them.

Caudal epidural anesthesia allows for invasive procedures while the horse is sedated in standing position without pain or discomfort.

A flagship study details tick infestations in pet dogs and cats in the United States.

As if making the life-altering decision to buy a veterinary practice isn’t daunting enough, there can arise hidden obstacles and unexpected worries for potential owners.

We’re all in this together, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work veterinary professionals are doing.

A longstanding community practice needs a facility that reflects its standards of care—and fulfilling that mission earned one hospital the highest honors in the 2020 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition.

The new WSAVA initiative has already awarded one veterinarian with scholarship funds, pain management training and the title of the first key opinion leader of veterinary pain management, but the technician scholarship is still up for grabs.

A recent webinar for veterinary practice owners and managers shed some light on how to reduce workplace exposure to the novel coronavirus, and the legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to employees and their business.

This mispronunciation may elicit giggles, but our clients may actually be onto something. Here’s why veterinarians might want to turn up the heat on heartworm tests.

Do you know where to look for efficiencies and new growth possibilities for your veterinary practice?

Both associations have urged lawmakers to classify veterinary practices as ‘essential’ because, they say, not doing so could negatively impact both animal welfare and the wellbeing of pet owners.

Idexx has tested thousands of dogs and cats, and all came up negative for the coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19.

The dog has shown no clinical signs of the disease but is under quarantine in a government animal housing facility.

Cannabidiol is already being used to mitigate obsessive-compulsive behaviors in horses. This study aims to find out whether it’s actually working.

Researchers from Colorado State University want to stop feline enteric coronavirus before it has a chance to mutate into feline infectious peritonitis.

How long should a veterinarian’s office desk chair last? That depends less on the quality of the chair and more on the pace of your work.

Veterinary neurologist Dr. Michelle Carnes discusses updated terminology and effective management of epileptic dogs and cats.

With a focus on the fundamental role of client education and effective preventive care, AAHA hopes to help veterinary professionals keep their patients healthy.

Under parent company Synscrhony, CareCredit, which helps veterinary clients pay for care, has acquired a long-term solutionpet insurance company Pets Bestto include for a comprehensive financial solution for pet owners.

Its investigation is ongoing and the agency hasnt changed its recommendation to pet owners whose pets are not ill.

My journey from practicing veterinarian to long-time animal health company executive was a long one. But a big, fun leap for me in the past year was heading to a female-focused, working-parent-friendly new chain of clinics.