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A veterinary practice owner explains how the younger generation of veterinarians can help preserve small local practices

My veterinary team is very uncomfortable going over treatment plans. What tools can I give them to be more successful?

Using data from more than 2500 cases, Aaron Smiley, DVM, explains how adding paid telehealth services improves veterinary practice workflow, increases revenue, and boosts client satisfaction.

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The animal health company plans to open at least 10 clinics by the end of 2021.

Elura increases appetite and weight gain in cats suffering from chronic kidney disease.

If you ask a random cat owner what they are doing for environmental enrichment for their cat, their likely response would be “What is environmental enrichment?” And that is precisely the problem.

Two working DVM moms answer questions from attendees at the Fetch dvm360® virtual conference.

Esophageal diseases are an important cause of dysmotility and regurgitation in dogs and cats. Here’s what you should know about these disorders.

Pet owners have to employ coping strategies to buffer them through the trauma of euthanizing their pets. A new study reveals—on a grand scale—how they seek comfort.

Sticks and stones may break your veterinary patients’ teeth, but these words (from you) can really hurt them: “Let’s keep an eye on it.”

When you make it as easy as possible, owners of pets with diabetes are more likely to comply with at-home blood glucose monitoring recommendations. (Sponsored by Trividia Health Inc)

The age-old practices of acupuncture and herbal medicine can work well with modern medicine to improve your patients’ health. Here are the basics.

Understanding how tooth resorption is diagnosed and classified enables you to provide better patient care and to increase patient comfort.

A breakdown of the rules on compounding medications for veterinary patients, both currently and with respect to pending legislation—plus, how to identify a reputable compounding pharmacy.

Communication is key to treatment success and reduced caregiver burden in dermatology cases. Use these tips to you communicate better with pet owners about these often confounding conditions.

After decades of only being able to play defense, cats with FIP now have a fighting chance thanks to antiviral compounds. But this offensive strategy is still fraught with obstacles. Here’s the latest.

Does your feline exam need a tune-up? Here are some handy tips for improving your process, your findings, and the patient and staff experience.

A pet nutritionist answers questions from attendees at the Fetch dvm360® virtual veterinary conference.

The road to practice ownership for veterinarian moms may be rough at first, but it’s absolutely doable—and tremendously rewarding when you do it right.

Blowing off steam may feel good, but it’s a momentary relief that can carry negative results. Understanding why we vent can help us find healthy alternatives.

Priscilla Bowens, DVM, JD, MPH, answers legal questions at the Fetch dvm360® virtual veterinary conference.

In addition to expanding its pharmaceutical service for pet owners, the company intends to expand the new offering to veterinarians.

The grant, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare, is designed to help more people of color become veterinarians.

Gaining steadily in popularity, pet wearables provide veterinary teams with in-depth insight into patient health and offer owners peace of mind that their pet is receiving optimal care.

Have you been a victim of bullying, or is it an issue in your veterinary practice? Here are some ways to identify, manage, and help prevent workplace bullying.

Telehealth services offer unlimited possibilities for your clinic. Here’s why you should give telemedicine a go if you haven’t already.

The prevalence of poison exposure in companion animals remains higher than ever. Make sure you know how typical toxins are treated.

Officials with the ASPCA have announced they are launching the Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency to provide a 3-year training program for licensed veterinarians interested in developing expertise in Shelter Medicine Practice to meet the unique health and behavior needs of homeless animals.

A certified compassion fatigue professional shares his framework for leading flourishing veterinary teams.