Technicians

New research explores the paradoxes pet owners face when choosing dogs with conformational medical problems.

Not enough sleep, not enough exercise, not enough time. Is your job in veterinary practice to blameand can you fix it?

A veterinary oncologist outlines what every veterinarian should know when counseling owners on complementary and alternative medicine treatments for their cancer patients.

Try this tip to engage veterinary clients and help them stick to their pets weight loss plan.

Veterinary behaviorist Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, shared tricks for setting puppies up for success with their new owners at Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City.

In a session promising feline cancer CliffsNotes, Fetch dvm360 conference speaker and veterinary oncologist Sue Ettinger shared her take on diagnosing and treating this cancerous condition.

Theres a lot of action in veterinary exam rooms and treatment areas. Some of it is fluid. Much of it is well intimate. Case in point: I am forever blood sisters with Rebecca the beagle!

When it comes to ending a pets life, many people wonder, How do vets do it? I consider ending an animals suffering to be one of the greatest responsibilities entrusted to the veterinary profession and one of the gifts many veterinarians take for granted.

Anorexia, traumatic injury and respiratory distress are among the most common critical issues seen in exotic pets. Veterinary technicians can help achieve a positive outcome for these patients through effective triage and diligent monitoring.

You know what its like. Peek into the strong feelings and thoughts of todays veterinary technicians, thanks to these entries in the Veterinary Confessions Project. #VetTechLife

Regular reports of xylitol poisoning in dogs motivated the U.S. Center of Veterinary Medicine to release a quick article and a 90-second video on how to keep pets safe.

Having a solid understanding of the heartworm life cycle, and the damage this disease can do, is the first step in getting pet owners on the right track with treatment.