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On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Jill Clark shares her journey from working in film and television to practicing veterinary medicine and owning her own business.

Managing and treating dogs diagnosed with atopic dermatitis can be overwhelming for both the owner and their pet. Establishing a solid multimodal approach and having strong client communication from the entire veterinary team can help better manage this chronic disease. (Sponsored by Ceva)

Offering budget-friendly heartworm options not only helps to remove barriers to compliance but also aids in building trust and loyalty with pet owners. (Sponsored by Virbac)

Interested in broadening your knowledge of urology? Here are a few professional tips and tricks to consider when identifying and treating prevalent urology complications in dogs and cats.

The ins and outs of otitis, plus the benefits of hand-held otoscopy.

OncoK9 offers new cancer-detection capabilities enabling veterinarians to provide the highest quality of care to their canine patients.

This online tool offers veterinary professionals a useful guide for ensuring a smooth, calm, and compassionate experience for both cats and their owners during the end-of-life transition.

Planning, managing, and staying within your budget during construction can feel overwhelming. Consider these useful tips to help keep you on track for a successful project completion.

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A survey from the Pet CancerCare Alliance provides insight into pet owners' attitudes about cancer and how likely they are to pursue treatment. (Sponsored by VCA)

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Jessica Hirsch, a veterinary student at Tufts University, opens up about taking a medical leave of absence during veterinary school, plus how she’s using her unique story to inspire and advocate for other students with disabilities.

The pandemic brought abrupt change to the practice of veterinary medicine. Here’s why and how these adaptations can actually advance the future of your veterinary practice.

Curtail stressors, increase staff productivity, and enable smoother transitions from the client's car to treatment spaces using these design concepts.

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The program offers veterinary professionals invaluable knowledge for enhancing the physical and emotional well-being of their equine patients.

“Connect with a Vet” now includes a free video consultation feature, the ability to preschedule virtual appointments, and extended availability to ensure pet healthcare is affordable and accessible across the US.

The timing of spay/neuter surgery—the first major milestone veterinarians must guide a puppy or kitten through—is a big decision for most pet owners. But there is no one-size-fits-all schedule for this procedure. When to sterilize depends on species, gender, and breed, and vets should customize their recommendations to accommodate individual pet needs.

Brush up on the latest strategies for managing and correcting nuisance behaviors in cats.

The AAVMC recently hosted a podcast to raise awareness about the spike in hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander population and to discuss strides the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals is taking to improve diversity and inclusion within veterinary medicine.

A portion of the proceeds from this 5K marathon will go to Not One More Vet, an organization dedicated to tackling the mental health crisis in veterinary medicine.

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From the clinical examination to procedure and treatment methods to the outcome, discover this beagle’s experience undergoing radiation therapy for an MCT.

Serious prescription errors have been reported when pet prescriptions are filled at community pharmacies. Awareness of why these errors might occur and strategies for prevention will help protect patient health and improve working relationships between veterinarians and community pharmacists.

Dream big, then trim your plan as needed and get your best hospital possible.

A bacterial culture, the gold standard for detecting urinary tract infections can take days to produce visible results, causing doctors to prescribe antibiotics in the interim for pet symptom relief. Antech’s new FIRSTract produces results in just hours, helping to reduce overuse of antibiotics.

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The company joined forces with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation for the eighth year in a row to offer veterinary scholarships to students worldwide.