
Having trouble getting through to your clients about parasite protection? Give them an up-close look at fleas in the exam room.

Having trouble getting through to your clients about parasite protection? Give them an up-close look at fleas in the exam room.

The technician specialty in behavior is a strong educational opportunity, and even technicians without a VTS can take a leading role in behavior.

Banfield and Firstline plan to release study results to the profession soon.

Holly Morss, CVT, answered these attendee questions during her Western Veterinary Conference presentation about ova identification.


Don't make this student's online mistake-it could cost you your career.

When you're facing an angry client in your veterinary practice, do this first.

To calm heated client situations, follow these steps from Paul Camilo, CVPM, practice manager at All Pets Dental in Weston, Fla.

February is National Heart Month and a good time to save cats from cardiac disease.

You may already know the top dog breeds in the nation, but are you aware of the most common diseases associated with them?

Travel sheets improve communication and minimize missed charges during veterinary appointments.

Help increase the number of spayed cats and dogs in your city this year.

Related readings on dental disease and systemic health

Knowing the science behind the link between oral disease and systemic health will help you get clients on board with veterinary dental care.

Pavlov's dogs hold a lesson for us all.

Save time searching for the best veterinary blogs with this Firstline-approved collection.

A new Associated Press survey finds almost three-quarters of Americans blame training for dog-bite culprits, not the dog breed.

Polls shed light on which one people chose and the results may surprise you.

Perhaps you're one of those individuals who suffer from the delusion that there is no such thing as a stupid question.

Low-cost spays and neuters fill a crucial need. Veterinarians: Don't begrudge your colleagues who help.

Don't be blinded by the light.

Spray pets down to spiff them up.

Helping clients understand the link between oral health and overall pet health should get more pet owners interested in veterinary dental care.

There are no bad patients-just fearful and stressed ones. By remembering that, watching for warning signs, and taking a less-is-more approach, you can help patients and keep yourself safe.

Don't let bad attitudes, favoritism, or unresolved conflict contaminate your hospital. Neutralize noxious situations such as these using this advice.

Now you can fill prescriptions on the fly.

Keeping animals in your clinic or hospital as calm and comfortable as possible should be the goal of the entire staff.

Learn the tell-tale signs of a poisonous veterinary practice and get the tools to clean house.

Learn how to distribute your employees evenly.

Canine body language isn't necessarily easy to read.