dvm360 April 2021

Because a gastrointestinal biopsy is not always feasible, obtaining a presumptive diagnosis after ruling out all other possibilities will guide your treatment recommendations. Sponsored by VetriScience.

Personal anecdotes often can be one the best ways to impart advice to your veterinary clients. Pet health insurance is a prime example. Sponsored by Nationwide.

If you are looking to expand your service offerings and upgrade your surgical suite, look no further than the CO2 laser.

One year later, experts have a better view of the path ahead.

A firsthand look at my vaccination experience, plus find out why solid communication, kindness, and teamwork made all the difference.

If you’re hesitant about offering wellness plans at your veterinary practice, here are a few benefits to consider, plus tips for selecting the best plans.

As a newly minted on-call veterinarian, I made a fateful decision to bring my family along on a farm call. What they saw will stay with them forever.

Telemedicine has become a hallmark of positive change for the veterinary profession. Here’s how (and why) to use telemedicine at your practice, plus some tips for getting started.

The new platform, which supplants PetPro Connect, links pet owners with their veterinary practice for a host of services.

Before you say “no” to selling your veterinary practice to a corporate entity, here’s why it worked for me––plus a few things to consider if you walk down this path.

A much-needed renovation and addition put this specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in the digs they deserve—and earned them top honors as the over 8000-square-feet Hospital of the Year.

The company stands firmly behind the pet flea and tick collar and its safety profile.

Veterinarians should discourage prospective pet owners from purchasing puppies and kittens from retail stores.

This marks the third recall by the company in 3 years for the same problem.

Cats come with caveats, both real and misconceived. But a new generation of pet owners seems determined to understand cats—and enrich their lives like never before.

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is among the more common ocular conditions seen in dogs. Here is a look at what causes dry eye and how to manage it.

CT and MRI continue to gain traction as they become more widely available and less costly. Their diagnostic superiority over radiography will improve the treatment of some common diseases in small animal patients.

Not all veterinary practice sellers are ready for retirement. Here is a look at several creative practice buyout options that allow the owner to stay on.

Help your team go from frazzled to focused with step-by-step processes and task checklists. Here’s why, plus tips to get started.

What would you do if one or more of your staff members refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Congratulations to Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), on being named to this unique position for veterinary technicians.

Pathology is a collaborative process between clinicians and pathologists. Use these tips to increase the likelihood of ascertaining a definitive diagnosis for your patients with skin concerns.

The goal of the Student Ambassador Program is to amplify communication between veterinary students and the industry.

Economic trends propelled by the pandemic have placed veterinary practices in a good position for success, but now is not the time for complacency.

A university alumnus and his wife have donated $11 million to establish an imaging center at the veterinary college.

Petriage’s Pet Symptom Analysis tool uses a cloud-based system to help clients determine urgency of their pet’s symptoms and the need to seek veterinary care.

The guidelines outline lifetime care and cat-friendly approaches to improve feline health and well-being.

This new digital resource will help veterinary professionals access and gather vital information quickly.

Certain musical tones and melodies have proven to elicit calming responses in animals. Learn how music therapy can benefit your pets and patients.

Treating constipated cats can frustrate many veterinarians due to the chronic, recurrent nature of the disease. Developing an effective management strategy can improve outcomes for these patients.