dvm360 August 2019
Heartworm hotspots: When pet travel is the trouble
July 17, 2019
Article
Heartworm disease is affecting more dogs and cats in more parts of the country than ever, in part due to the long-distance transport of shelter animals. Here's what you need to know to educate your veterinary clients.
Slow growth to the freestanding hospital
July 16, 2019
Article
With 15 years at two previous strip-mall locations under his belt, Dr. Bradley Petersen turned Petersen Pet Hospital into the AAHA-certified, Fear Free practice of his dreams. His clients, patients and employees appreciate the Merit Award-winning hospital in this years 2019 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition.
Say cheese, Mr. Vice President!
July 13, 2019
Article
Its hard to take a vacation as a veterinary practice owner, but I wouldve missed the nicest folks, the prettiest nature and a snapshot of a funny Florida lady and a U.S. vice president if I hadnt taken time off.
Sunday hours: Worth it or the wrong fit?
July 12, 2019
Article
When this veterinary practice owner decides to extend his clinics hours to include Sundays, its met with doubt and concern.
Food for thought: New data on nutrition for veterinary clients
July 12, 2019
Article
Find out how often veterinarians discuss nutrition with clients, how often clients ask and the biggest prompt for discussion in this data from the 2019 dvm360 Nutrition Study.
Emotional contagion: When your stress becomes your dogs stress, too
July 11, 2019
Article
Sit. Stay. Stress. Good boy! If youre suffering from chronic stress, your dogs feeling it too, a new study says. Here are the details veterinary professionals need to know.
Penn Vet to run cannabis clinical trial for arthritic dogs
July 11, 2019
Article
This veterinarian-backed scientific study out of the University of Pennsylvania will be among the first of cannabinoid therapy for pets.
Pin the competition: How to make market share to work for you
July 10, 2019
Article
How much of the local veterinary business is your practice capturing compared with your competitors? If you don't knowor if it's not a pretty picturethis AVMA tool can help you pin down a plan toward greater success.
The bright side of pet nutrition: Food and the human-animal bond
July 09, 2019
Article
Mealtime and treats are a huge source of warm fuzzies for people and their pets—something veterinarians should recognize and celebrate. But there's danger lurking in the shadows: obesity, pancreatitis and other problems of overindulgence.
The dark side of pet nutrition: Mythmongering, irrationalityand passionate devotion
July 05, 2019
Article
When your veterinary clients hold fast to their deepest beliefs about whats best (and worst) for their pet to eat, you make think theyre crazybut its also because they care.
U.S. House increases funding for rural veterinary debt relief program
July 04, 2019
Article
Bill, which will next be voted on in the Senate, boosts Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program to $9 million.
ProHeart 12 approved for use in U.S. veterinary market
July 03, 2019
Article
Injectable heartworm preventive is approved for dogs 12 months of age and older and provides 12 months of protection.
Canine diabetes: Potentially pivotal pilot study under way
July 02, 2019
Article
A new trial led by a Tufts veterinary professor is evaluating whether a long-acting insulin can control diabetes in dogs more effectively (and give their owners a whole lot more freedom).
Whats in the bag? A checklist for evaluating pet food options
June 28, 2019
Article
Even a veterinary nutritionist cant be familiar with every diet available for dogs and cats. Heres how to tell quality from quackery.
How feline-friendly handling saved lives in the California Camp Fire
June 28, 2019
Article
This is a powerful example of how understanding the way cats think and making changes to accommodate their needs really can prevent illness and save liveseven under the worst of circumstances.
Lawmakers aim to combat zoonotic disease with new One Health law
June 28, 2019
Article
The bipartisan bill would improve public health preparedness and bolster the effectiveness and efficiency of the U.S. governments response to emergencies.
Purina says its cracked the (egg) code on feline allergens
June 28, 2019
Article
News that may save more cats from relinquishment: A diet coated in egg powder has been found to neutralize the protein that causes people to experience allergic reactions to cats.
FDA targets peas, lentils, potatoes in investigation of grain-free diets and DCM
June 27, 2019
Article
Agency looks for links between certain ingredients, specific brands and veterinarian-diagnosed cardiac issues in the 500-plus case reports it has received.
DVM designs pet poison phone app
June 26, 2019
Article
A veterinarian and practice owner has launched an app for iOS and Android to help pet parents prevent accidental drug and food toxicities in their cats and dogs.
Dr. Andy Roark says 4 eyes could save veterinarians lives
June 12, 2019
Article
Popular website is asking the nations veterinary hospitals to help protect coworkers from suicide with one extra step in accessing certain pharmaceuticals.
FDA approves new vial size for Nocita
June 12, 2019
Article
The smaller vial is expected to be available later this year.
Take the offensive with patients fighting cancer and inappetence
June 10, 2019
Article
An untouched food bowl is bad for patient health and client perceptions. Heres how to partner with pet owners to catch and control inappetence in your veterinary oncology patients.
Veterinary rehab recommendations: Client collaboration and pricing made easier
June 07, 2019
Article
Veterinary specialists David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, and Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, weigh in on how to motivate clients and what to charge for your services.
Think you understand millennials? Brace yourself for Gen Z
June 05, 2019
Article
Theyre the same, and theyre different, and theyre getting ready to invade your veterinary hospital. Get to know them as employees and clients.
Does it spark joy? My veterinary take on Marie Kondo
May 31, 2019
Article
Japans so-called Queen of Tidy helped me sort my T-shirt drawer, my office and my garage, keeping only the stuff that sparked joy. But I think these lessons offer us veterinary professionals a chance to ask that about every task and everyone in our lives.
Veterinary team tip: Help clients register their pet's microchip information
April 19, 2019
Article
Accurate microchip information can save a lost pet's life, but it's often a forgotten part of the moving process for pet owners. Here's how our clinic helps clients register a chip that wasn't done at our practice.
Advances in veterinary telemedicine: When it comes to learning, share and share alike
March 08, 2019
Video
Screen sharing is proving a powerful collaborative and teaching tool.
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