dvm360 May 2020
dvm360 launches online CE center amid pandemic
May 04, 2020
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News
This new resource offers veterinary professionals and students an opportunity to earn RACE-approved CE credit via a series of informative online webinars.
Man versus horse: Game, set, match!
April 29, 2020
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Special Contributors
Sometimes we all need a little help from momma, even when it comes to equine wound management.
Readers write: Acting on student debt
April 26, 2020
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Community
Readers respond to a recent commentary about taking action on veterinary student debt.
Pet health insurance respiratory claims remain flat
April 24, 2020
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Trupanion reports no increase in respiratory-related pet insurance claims.
No place for Caesars in veterinary medicine
April 23, 2020
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Special Contributors
What we can all learn from rulers in ancient times about how to be good leaders—and good citizens—today.
Diggo data show strong pet owner interest in Walmart veterinary services
April 21, 2020
Article
New research shows that pet owners anticipate lower prices—as well as good quality care—in Walmart-based veterinary clinics. Here’s how to compete.
The financial consequences of COVID-19 for veterinarians
April 20, 2020
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Special Contributors
Dr. Christopher Allen takes a look at the potential financial fallout facing veterinary associates and practice owners post COVID-19. He also shares some possible opportunities for those who are prepared.
COVID-19 test for pets now available to veterinarians
April 20, 2020
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News
Idexx Laboratories has made its SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RealPCR Test available in response to requests from veterinarians as well as clinical evidence that animals can—rarely—become infected with the novel coronavirus.
Trainers, veterinarians indicted for giving racehorses performance-enhancing drugs
April 17, 2020
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News
Charges have been filed against 27 individuals in the $100 billion global horse racing industry.
Efficacy of laser therapy in veterinary medicine: thoughts from a novice
April 17, 2020
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Medicine360
Staying current with technological advances in veterinary medicine is difficult, but it’s an important part of providing excellent patient care.
Fighting fleas: An update on preventive options
April 16, 2020
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Medicine360
A veterinary dermatologist outlines the latest in flea and tick control products—and how to choose what’s best for your patients.
Bites, scratches and beyond: Getting hurt is not in your job description
April 15, 2020
Article
Among the many adjectives that might describe working in a veterinary practice, ‘dangerous’ is likely not among the first that come to mind. But maybe it should be.
The Dilemma: ‘Am I too old for a new pet?’
April 14, 2020
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Special Contributors
Addressing this question with your elderly clients can be challenging and uncomfortable, but it’s important and requires careful attention.
COVID-19 Q&A: Protecting pets and people during the pandemic
April 13, 2020
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News
The coronavirus pandemic has generated more questions than answers so far, but a recent webinar outlines what we do know, including infectivity in animals, and what precautions pet owners and practices should be taking.
CSU veterinarians on front lines in the hunt for COVID-19 vaccine
April 10, 2020
Article
An engineered form of a common bacteria may be the key to creating a vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
When a virus pulls the rug out from under graduation
April 03, 2020
Article
In case you were wondering what it’s like being a veterinary student on the brink of graduation during the COVID-19 outbreak, I can tell you this: It sucks.
When things go wrong in the feline pancreas
March 19, 2020
Article
Subtle, nonspecific clinical signs coupled with no identifiable trigger make pancreatic disease an elusive diagnosis.
Getting the vapors: An education in inhalation anesthetics
November 16, 2019
Article
Once you know the basics of vapor pressure, solubility and minimum alveolar concentration, youll be able to compare inhalants speed, control and potencyand know if youre getting the straight story from that sales rep.
A low-tech approach to diagnosing anemia
August 14, 2019
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Successful management of anemia in dogs and cats requires an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying disease process. Three simple tests can help facilitate the diagnosis by classifying a patients anemia as blood loss, hemolysis, or decreased production.
Take 5: Key points for managing cutaneous mast cell tumors in dogs
August 12, 2019
Article
They're anything but predictable and unfortunately very common. Here's what veterinarians need to keep top of mind when managing this malignancy.