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Most times, luckily, anesthesia is a routine procedure. However, patients can and do arrest, even in a previously healthy patient.

In practices, bio-hazard considerations consist of common sense and wearing laboratory coats and gloves and following basic good laboratory practices.

Orogastric tube feeding permits the instillation of substantial amounts of high quality food into the cats stomach in a few seconds.

Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) (commonly called Cushings disease) is a commonly diagnosed endocrinopathy in dogs which is caused by persistently high cortisol levels in circulation.

Diabetes mellitus is the condition of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and glucosuria (glucose in the urine) caused by absence of the hormone insulin, or failure of the cells of the body to be able to respond to insulin.

There is little evidence based medicine concerning the best dietary or nutritional management of alimentary disease in dogs and cats.

An important time for practices to include a behavioral exam is when a pet becomes a senior.

A new study says that good posture can make you feel more powerful and increase your pain threshold.

Help families who can't afford veterinary care.

Collar your mess.

Affected pets might be suffering from more than just upset bowels. For example, they may have a gastrointestinal infection that needs treatment.

Receptionists and other veterinary team members: Brush up on your pet diarrhea facts.

As World Rabies Day approaches on Sept. 28, check out this technician's real-life encounter with a rabid patient-and learn safety tips that will keep your patients and clients safe.

Go green and make these homemade hideaways for cats.

We've been hitting the topic of veterinary team meetings pretty hard lately.

Learn how to stop the micromanaging madness today.

California bans the roadside sale of pets to try to reduce the number of mistreated animals.

In a new study, military veterans relieve stress by training shelter dogs and, in turn, make the pooches more adoptable.

Gamera the tortoise recently lost a leg, but he's mobile again thanks to a small wheel attached to his shell.

Keep an eye out for inappropriate computer usage by using a few simple tools.

Pet owners want annual plans they can pay for monthly, but most veterinary practices aren't offering them. Are these plans just a fad-or are they the future of wellness care?

If we posted this story on Facebook or Twitter, almost half of you would see it. And if you aren't greeting clients via social media, you're missing out on the chance to strengthen bonds&mdashp;not to mention you're passing up free advertising.

The online possibilities are endless: finding clinical information, bonding with clients, ordering supplies, and so on. Here's how you and your colleagues are taking advantage of the Internet.

Once clients are out of your sight, your veterinary practice is probably out of their mind. Find out how to sends the most effective and cost-efficient client reminders.

Brenda Tassava, CVPM, CVJ, a Firstline Editorial Advisory Board member and author of Social Media for Veterinary Professionals (Lulu, 2010), shares the most common social media problems she sees-and explains how to properly promote your practice.

Sample Internet usage and social media policy

When your practice adds equipment and services, you'll find opportunities for better client and patient care and increased professional growth.

Some veterinary practices don't allow team members to use the Internet at work. If your practice is among them, it's time to make your case.