dvm360 February 2021

A local fixture’s exponential growth offers better care for all.

PAVE for Veterinary Technicians is a new program formed to assess the education equivalence of international veterinary technician/nurse graduates.

Making the right diagnosis sometimes requires a site visit.

More than 1000 lot codes are now part of the widely expanded recall; 70 deaths and 80 illnesses have been reported in dogs to date, presumably caused by aflatoxin toxicity.

As the veterinary workforce shifts from Gen X to millennials, increased communication and collaboration will be key to practice success.

An increasing understanding of endocannabinoid system function and a growing body of literature on cannabinoid therapy point toward a promising future for cannabinoids in veterinary medicine.

Several years of opioid shortages, legal restrictions, and bounding abuse have triggered the veterinary community to pivot to alternative medications and therapies for pain control in animals. But we haven’t gone cold turkey just yet.

The Vets in Mind Alliance global app provides veterinary teams with useful tools to help increase awareness about a wide range of mental health issues and to build resilience and well-being.

Laverdia-CA1 provides an additional treatment option for dogs suffering from this devastating illness.

Congenital defects that affect the canine heart have hallmark signatures traceable on puppy exam. Understanding the subtle differences in how they present enables the veterinarian to bring clarity and hope to a dog born with a faulty heart.

The more than 1000 member practices must cease performing unnecessary declaw procedures within 6 months.

The global medical technology company says the acquisition provides a strong entry point into the veterinary space and will help expand existing therapeutic and diagnostic solutions.

To work more effectively with your patients, train yourself to see the world as they see it, through images.

Who controls an animal’s care when its owners split up? Things can get nasty, and the veterinarian may be caught in the middle.

Cats are clearly obligate carnivores. So, why are cat foods so high in carbohydrates, and what should be done about it?

Arlo, a 2-month-old intact male Siberian husky, was presented to his primary care veterinarian 1 week after being bitten on the muzzle by another dog.

The association awarded 23 veterinary practice management professionals with their Certified Veterinary Practice Manager designation.

Using standardized medical terminology in your patient medical records makes it easier and more accurate to share data, ultimately improving medical decision-making.

There’s no single way to practice veterinary medicine or perform orthopedic exams, but these tips will serve you well in your quest to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.