dvm360 June 2019
Racing surface at Santa Anita likely contributed to 25 equine deaths
May 17, 2019
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Catastrophic injuries peaked in late February and March 2019; veterinarians point to multiple factors, call for further investigation.
Voting for 2019 American Humane Hero Award now open
May 16, 2019
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Check out the top 10 veterinary professionals and vote for your favorite veterinarian and veterinary nurse to win this prestigious award.
AVMA offers certification for well-being in the veterinary workplace
May 14, 2019
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Online certificate program worth four CE hours.
A veterinary hospital to be seen in
May 13, 2019
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Veterinary clients come when they want (no appointments). Music keeps things pleasant for people and pets. And the layout means doctors are there to be seen by pet owners in and out of exam rooms. With touches like that brought El Paso Animal Hospital in Derby, Kansas, a 2019 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition Merit Award.
Checklist: Better communication as a veterinarian
May 13, 2019
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You get what patients are saying to you in their blood work and their body language, but are you always paying enough attention to what your veterinary team members and clients are telling you? Here are a few things to work on.
Updates and appointment reminders? Text, please!
May 08, 2019
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When it comes to communicating with your veterinary clients, make sure youre speaking their languagethe language of texting.
Walmart expanding walk-in pet clinic and pet pharmacy offerings
May 08, 2019
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The retail giant expects to have 100 clinics operational within the next 12 months, expanding access to affordable veterinary care while increasing its share of this growing market.
Letter to dvm360: Should non-DVMs 'fire' veterinary clients?
May 07, 2019
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A dvm360 commentary asked veterinarians to set firmer guidelines for abusive pet owners, but one letter writer said state boards could penalize you for firing clients the wrong way. Two regular contributors weigh in on whether managers and team members can fire clients and ways to do it. Read it all here.
UC Davis study: Homemade feline diets nutritionally inadequate
May 07, 2019
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Not only do these diets lack essential nutrients, some may contain ingredients toxic to cats.
Hope or hoax? How to evaluate veterinary cancer therapies
May 03, 2019
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Use these five questions to determine whether certain oncology therapies might benefit your patients on their path toward better health.
Shelter Snapshot: 9 ways to up your spay/neuter game
April 30, 2019
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Whether you perform five surgeries a day or 40, keeping up with surgical technique advancements and striving for more efficiency will benefit you and your veterinary patients.
Whats in a name? For cats, recognition
April 30, 2019
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Curious? Clearly. Aloof? Absolutely. Unintelligent? No way. A new study proves that your feline veterinary patients recognize their own name. Of course, thats no guarantee that theyll bother to acknowledge it.
Combating corporate? New association unites independent veterinarians
April 27, 2019
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Founded to counter the corporatization of veterinary medicine, the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association aims to represent the interests and needs of privately owned hospitals in North America.
Elanco Animal Health to acquire Aratana Therapeutics
April 27, 2019
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Two veterinary companies with a successful working history are set to become one.
University of Florida veterinarians to study bupivacaine in racehorses
April 26, 2019
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Extended-release version of local anesthetic has potential for misuse, says group funding the research.
CAPC predicts higher heartworm risk, continued spread of Lyme disease in 2019
April 25, 2019
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Southeast, Atlantic Coast and Midwest are of particular concern for veterinary parasites this year.
The joy of delivering a foal alone
April 24, 2019
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The 2.5 miles from my house to the veterinary clinic was great. The equine birthing emergency when I got there I liked a lot less.
Pets, stand up and be counted
April 23, 2019
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If you need more proof that your veterinary patients are considered family members (as if!), weve got it for you. Wisdom Health is conducting a national pet census to coincide with the 2020 U.S. census.
Nebraska Legislature considering tax on veterinary services
April 17, 2019
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Governor holds press conference at VCA hospital in Omaha objecting to proposed bill.
Which cats need heartworm prevention? All of them
April 16, 2019
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The heartworm disease landscape isn't what it used to be, which is why its so important for the veterinary field to get on the same updated page and prioritize prevention for cats.
Old School, New School: A great Great Dane dilemma
April 14, 2019
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What will Dr. Seasoned do when faced with a cash-strapped, long-time client and a patient who can be (expensively) saved? The corporate medical directors not going to be happy ...
A practical approach to evaluating pain in cats
April 12, 2019
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Pain management is fundamental to feline health and welfare. Heres the latest on what veterinary tools work best to assess acute pain in cats.
FDA announces plans for ongoing evaluation of cannabis products
April 12, 2019
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Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and growing consumer interest in cannabis and cannabis-derived products have prompted the FDA to redouble its efforts to protect public health.
Can you talk about cannabis in veterinary practice?
April 06, 2019
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What can a veterinarian tell clients about cannabis products in a state where theyre illegal? Our ethicist wrestles with a scenario.
Journal Scan: Can oral canine vaccination help eliminate global rabies?
April 05, 2019
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As an adjunct to traditional veterinary prevention and control methods, experts believe oral vaccination of dogs may help thwart this deadly disease.
Access to care: Removing the barriers that keep pets out of clinics
March 28, 2019
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If the veterinary profession finds new ways to serve clients with limited finances, pets and practices will both be healthier, experts say.
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