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Spending is on the rise in all categories, but pet food dominates sales. 

Pet spending continues to break records

Understanding the basic electrical principles of the heart is essential for interpreting this valuable diagnostic test. 

Reading ECGs in veterinary patients: an introduction

Dr. Michael Dryden discusses what it takes to eliminate flea infestations—and why residual speed of kill is what matters most. 

Fleas: How to conquer these blood-feeding, egg-laying machines

Veterinary behavior specialist Dr. Marie Hopfensperger shares tips for helping to combat canine anxiety in your clinic.

VMX 2020—Conquering canine anxiety during veterinary visits 

Compassion-First Pet Hospitals covers VMX student registration costs.

Veterinary students attend VMX for free

The guidelines are intended to support veterinarians in various settings when making decisions regarding ending an animal’s life.

AVMA releases new pet euthanasia guidelines

His attorney says popular celebrity vet will continue to challenge the Michigan veterinary board’s decisions.

Court rules against TV veterinarian Dr. Pol

One reader thinks this phrase describing veterinary medicine is damaging, not inspiring.

Letter to dvm360: ‘Whitest profession in America’ is inappropriate word choice

The new guidelines detail for veterinary professionals current knowledge on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of retrovirus infections in cats.

AAFP releases updated feline retrovirus guidelines

A phone call 20 years ago and decades of monthly writing changed my life. Maybe I’ve got a resolution for you that could change your life too.

New Year’s resolution

There are many changes we could make to lower veterinary student debt. Its past time to start on one or two: raise more money and cut preveterinary requirements.

Commentary: Time for action on student debt

My experience with the Street Dog Coalition during the Fetch dvm360 conference provided insight, experience and ideas for my own community when it comes to caring for pets with no roof over their head.

Street medicine in action: Providing veterinary care for San Diego's homeless

Most medical errors in animal and human health boil down to just one thing—communication problems. It turns out that discussing your hospital's medical errors could be the key to preventing them.

How to avoid medical errors in veterinary practice

Dealing with veterinary clients can be inspiring, exciting and also frustrating. Do you agree with this practice owner who told her staff members they need a thicker skin and more understanding when working with the pet-owning public?

No more badmouthing clients

Were living longer. That means well need more money for longer retirements as veterinary professionals. As I navigate these waters myself, here are some sobering numbers to get you thinking that maybe its time to take this planning seriously.

Getting your retirement ducks in a row

When were caught between the family we love and the veterinary career we cherish, our fears and guilt can overwhelm us. Stop beating up on yourself, veterinarian moms.

Working DVM mom? Youve got this

A roomier, better equipped space for dental procedures in your veterinary hospital can inspire team members to do more of them, according to speakers at HospitalDesign360 conference.

Dont fight your dental equipment

Male veterinarians are 2.1 times, and female veterinarians 3.5 times, more likely to die by suicide than the general U.S. population, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

dvm360 February 2020