Firstline July/August 2020
Make the conversation about dental health memorable
June 29, 2020
Article
As a veterinary professional, you know how important your patients’ oral health is, but are your clients aware? Check out these tips on how to have a meaningful conversation with your clients about dental health.
Ask Emily: Do I need a monthly staff meeting?
June 22, 2020
Article
My veterinary team is smart and we’re really busy, but ongoing education is vital to practicing good medicine. So, are monthly staff education meetings are a necessity?
A practical review of common veterinary renal toxins
December 15, 2019
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The key to managing any toxicity in pets is early identification and timely treatment. Keep these common renal toxins in mind when obtaining veterinary patient histories and examining dogs and cats.
Laser pointers can cause behavior disorders in cats
December 11, 2019
Article
But you can educate your well-meaning veterinary clients on how to use them in the most rewarding way.
Rodeo: When patient fear makes a veterinary exam nearly impossible
December 06, 2019
Article
We've all been there—trying our best to coax a terrified patient to relax so we can attempt a physical exam or blood draw or ... anything.
One good marketing idea: Throw an open house at your veterinary clinic!
November 19, 2019
Article
Use this strategy to help increase your clientele and gain a larger presence in the community.
How the human-animal bond is reshaping veterinary care
October 08, 2019
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Study of the human-animal bond (HAB) began with psychiatry and psychology and bloomed into the world we live in today. Learn more about HAB, its history and its future in your practice.
Your kitten foster care program needs a manual
September 24, 2019
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Shelter medicine expert Dr. Amanda Dykstra makes a case for equipping foster parents with detailed instructions on the care and keeping of kittens.
A primer on veterinary open wound management
August 25, 2019
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You have an open wound come into your practice. Your first temptation is to close it right up. But you might want to wait a few days first, suggests Dr. Bronwyn Fullagar.
Grief comes in many forms
February 22, 2019
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Losing a pet is hard on owners and veterinarians alike, but knowing how grief works may help navigate the loss.
How losing a pet helped me connect with veterinary clients
February 19, 2019
Article
My work in a specialty practice where loss was commonplace didnt resonate with me until much later. After losing my own pet, I understand clients pain more acutely.