dvm360 March 2019
2019 Hospital of the Year: No appointments? No problem!
March 01, 2019
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This Indiana hospital supports the team and keeps wait times to a minimum, all while wowing clients with its beauty.
Service dogs benefits transcend physical assistance, study finds
February 13, 2019
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Purdue veterinary researchers document service dogs impact on psychosocial health of recipients, family members.
ProZinc now approved for use in dogs
February 12, 2019
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Veterinary product from Boehringer Ingelheim becomes second approved insulin for use in canine diabetes cases.
A medical student walks into a zoo
February 09, 2019
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What happens when a Harvard Medical School student does a rotation at the Franklin Park Zoo? A new One Health opportunity is born.
Veterinary product and company updates, plus more VMX highlights
February 09, 2019
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The conference formerly known as NAVC kicks off the new year for many in the animal health world.
The first 3 minutes: Recognizing a horse in shock
February 06, 2019
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With a stepwise triage exam, you can quickly recognize an equine patient in shock. Your clinical impressions and understanding of the cardiovascular circuit can help identify the type of shock, which will guide your treatment plan.
Teams, not fees, make equipment great
February 06, 2019
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Forget fees. If you want to make the most of a new equipment purchase, like new digital radiography, you want your veterinary practices team on board and using it to its full potential. Here are my three steps to think about to get there.
U.S. House bill would make animal cruelty a federal offense
February 05, 2019
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Florida lawmakers hope to close loophole making videosbut not torturea national felony.
Stop telling people what to do
February 04, 2019
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If you like telling friends, family and colleagues what to do—and as a smart, solution-driven veterinary professional, you just might—it’s time to ask whether it’s what people you care about actually want or need in conversations with you.
A different kind of roadblock
February 04, 2019
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A raging bull makes for an exciting Wednesday morning for a veterinary practice and its resourceful clients.
Veterinary student faces fraud charges; allegedly sold rescued horses for slaughter
February 03, 2019
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Tuskegee student Fallon Blackwood indicted in Alabama and North Carolina; owners say she promised their horses a better life.
Commentary: Could a DVM-MS degree open the door to One Health?
February 02, 2019
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Modern medicine has reshaped our world. We think the next revolution could be in recognizing the interdependence of all species and all life, and creating a new dual-degree to educate the leaders of that field for the future.
Letter to dvm360: Signs of chronic pain can appear similar to those of cognitive dysfunction
February 02, 2019
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Dr. Michael Petty likes the acronym DISHAA shared for signs of cognitive dysfunction in pets, but he also wants everyone to realize how similar those signs are to those of chronic pain.
National Equine Health Plan: A resource for equine practitioners
February 01, 2019
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American Horse Council, AAEP, USDA pledge to keep U.S. horse herd healthy in case of a disease outbreak.
VMX: Laundry, loyalty, a look at the future?
January 31, 2019
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You have problems. And veterinary conference exhibit halls are full of people who want to solve them for you. Have you seen these ones yet, tackling dirty towels, jaded clients and the future of veterinary imaging?
Farm bill signed into law; removes industrial hemp from Controlled Substance Act
January 31, 2019
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Cannabis sativa L no longer defined as illegal substance as long as products derived from it contain less than 0.3% THC.
Did it happen if it wasnt posted on social media? How veterinary professionals behave online
January 29, 2019
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Veterinary professionals are checking social media more times each day than a year ago, according to exclusive dvm360 research.
Tummy troubles top the list of common pet problems
January 29, 2019
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Embrace Pet Insurance assembles the top five veterinary claims of 2018, with GI issues topping the charts for both dogs and cats.
Heartworm 2020 aims to boost number of protected dogs by half a million
January 26, 2019
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Maker of Heartgard Plus issues challenge to veterinary practices: 20 new dogs per clinic protected by Jan. 1, 2020.
CAPC study: Lyme disease spreading to regions once thought low-risk
January 19, 2019
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Condition in dogs could signal increasing threat to people, researchers say.
Be a better biller
January 16, 2019
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Step No. 1 for equine veterinarians? Dont bill in the first place. (But if you do, Ive got advice for that too.)
Jumpstart your brain: The fight against decision fatigue
January 16, 2019
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Decision-making shortcuts can ward off mental fatigue in your life and veterinary practice.
Are practice teams in balance?
January 09, 2019
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Less than half of veterinary team members are able to manage stress, managers worry in a small survey from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association on veterinary team well-being and job satisfaction.
Shutting down angry tirades at work
January 09, 2019
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If casual comments offend someone in the veterinary workplace – even if they're made in jest – steps have to be taken.
Mediation madness: Employment contract waivers explained
December 22, 2018
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Why does my employment contract want me to waive my right to jury trial, and what does it mean?
Protect your thyroid
November 13, 2018
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I got sick after decades of taking radiographs as a veterinary technician. Learn from my mistakes. Protect yourself.