dvm360 September 2020
Surviving back to school in 2020
September 23, 2020
Article
The year that most of us would rather forget is challenging us once again to adapt and overcome. Here is some advice for maintaining sanity in your home as kids return to school.
An overdue awakening: Addressing systemic racism in veterinary medicine
September 22, 2020
Article
The demand for equity, diversity, and inclusion is being heard throughout the nation. In the veterinary profession, affinity groups are demanding less talk and more action.
Maximizing virtual client touchpoints
September 17, 2020
Article
Ideas for improving client relationships during curbside care that don’t cost much but have a big payoff in terms of bonding clients to your practice well beyond the pandemic.
Checking all the boxes in veterinary wellness visits
September 14, 2020
Article
The diagnostic power of veterinary wellness visit screenings is undeniable, but deciding what tests should be run for all your patients is daunting. Here’s a guide to doing it right.
Study gauges best canine sterilization ages by breed and gender
September 13, 2020
Article
A new study connects disease risk for joint disorders, cancers, urinary incontinence, and pyometra with reproductive status and sterilization timing in different canine breeds and both sexes.
Targeted therapy for allergic dermatitis: just what the doctor ordered
September 11, 2020
Article
Fast and effective therapy is the key to relieving pets from the discomfort of allergic itching. Learn how targeted therapies are making a difference and changing the lives of allergic dogs and their owners.
A roadmap for antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary practice
September 11, 2020
Article
News
A team from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine has released a free, first-of-its-kind handbook on antimicrobial stewardship for companion animal veterinary clinics.
Dr. Fauci addresses AVMA conference attendees
September 10, 2020
Article
Closing the AVMA virtual conference late last month, Dr. Anthony Fauci updated attendees about COVID-19 and thanked them for the work they do to promote animal and human health.
AAHA/AAFP release updated feline vaccine guidelines
September 09, 2020
Article
The guidelines stress the importance of individualized vaccine recommendations based on a host of factors related to patient exposure and susceptibility risk.
AVMA virtual convention keynote: Redefining wealth
September 09, 2020
Article
During the opening keynote at the AVMA Virtual Convention last month, a financial expert discussed the true meaning of wealth and the importance of self-care in achieving success.
Earning your reputation
September 09, 2020
Article
As the new veterinarian in town, Dr. Brock wanted to cultivate a good reputation. But would he fail before he even got started?
Veterinary hospital design honed by experience
September 08, 2020
Article
News
Nearly 40 years of practice ownership gave this veterinarian a clear picture of what he wanted in his brand-new facility.
The veterinary technician’s role in trauma cases
September 08, 2020
Article
Technicians can be a huge asset when emergent patients are brought into a veterinary hospital, as this case report illustrates.
Understanding damages in veterinary employment contracts
September 04, 2020
Article
Before you sign that shiny new contract, make sure you understand all of its provisions.
Private-sector veterinary hospital ratifies union contract
September 03, 2020
Article
This historic agreement will address the low wages and unjust policies within the profession, thus making veterinary medicine a more viable career.
Crunching the data on pet foods
September 03, 2020
Article
Pet food labels are awash with unfamiliar ingredients, nutrient percentages, feeding directives, and marketing claims. Use these guidelines to help your clients understand the complexities of pet food labels and match dietary choices to pets’ nutritional needs.
The Dilemma: ‘What I do on my time is my business’
September 03, 2020
Article
Does a veterinary practice have the right to force staff to follow COVID-19 safety protocols even when they are not working?
Take control of patient protection with a once-a-year injectable
September 02, 2020
Article
Does your veterinary practice have the power to combat a silent but deadly disease? (Sponsored by Zoetis PetCare)
WVC moves to fall in 2021
August 29, 2020
Article
News
Viticus Group has announced that the WVC Annual Conference will take place in September next year and will include a virtual component.
Texas practitioner named as new AAEP vice president
August 29, 2020
Article
Earlier this month, the American Association of Equine Practitioners announced the appointment of Dr. Rob Franklin as its new vice president.
Rabies: Making a dent in a deadly global problem
August 20, 2020
Article
Rabies is the deadliest zoonotic disease, yet somehow it is also neglected. Learn how two organizations are giving the virus the attention it deserves—even as the world focuses on a certain other virus.
Erythema multiforme: What we know
May 08, 2020
Article
A veterinary dermatologist provides diagnostic insight into the triggers and clinical signs of erythema multiforme, and how best to resolve the condition.
Theres no place like home for spotting musculoskeletal pain in cats
May 01, 2019
Article
The Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index recognizes that your veterinary clients are in the best position to notice when their pet is impaired and provides a way to put their expertise to use in the exam room.
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