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On the precipice of graduation, one new veterinarian chooses to look boldly toward the future rather than dwell on what he has missed.

Testing by the USDA confirms that this the first case of the virus in a pet dog in the U.S.

Brand new veterinarian Dr. Stéphie-Anne Dulièpre shares some of the challenges she faced as one of very few people of color at her veterinary school.

The organization recently created two new scholarships to recognize students dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the profession.

As restrictions are lifted on businesses around the country, many veterinary practices are weighing their options for how to proceed with caution while maintaining safety for staff and clients alike.

The breakroom in your hospital can serve multiple functions, all of which lead to a more productive and enthusiastic veterinary team.

Here are some tips to help your veterinary team cut back on overtime.

COVID-19 has tested our skills and forced veterinary practice owners, associates and teams out of our comfort zones in many ways. It has also taught us some important lessons along the way.

Although it has been effective in raising pet adoption rates, one veterinarian thinks this marketing campaign has a dark side. Here is what she proposes instead.

There may be disagreement about the reasons why relatively few minorities join the veterinary profession, but we all agree that increasing diversity and inclusion should be a priority.

The dilemma: Should you give special recognition to your front-line veterinary practice team in light of the fact that others were unable to work during COVID-19?

How do you feel about ghosts, clowns, drowning, bankruptcy, heights and Freddy Kruger? This Texas veterinarian recently had occasion to analyze his own worst fears, and here’s what he learned.

This succinct review of equine internal parasite control measures reflects modern strategies now in place to reduce development of resistance.

If immune-mediated hemolytic anemia makes you crazy, you are not alone. Here’s the lowdown on diagnosing this confounding disease.

Hint: It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.

COVID-19 is turning the veterinary industry on its head, with effects that are both positive and negative.

Identifying IBD is often a challenge, but the recent discovery of serum-based markers for canine IBD may make diagnosing this disease in dogs quicker, cheaper and less invasive.

Following its worldwide survey of mental health and wellbeing in the veterinary profession, WSAVA vows to take steps to advance the health and welfare of veterinary teams around the world.

Causes of feline diarrhea range from simple infection to cancer. By characterizing the diarrhea and running simple tests, the practitioner can identify the pathology and stop the mess.

A three-time veterinary school dean, Dr. Glen Hoffsis has had a major impact on both veterinary education and public policy.

Mackenzie Peterson will play an instrumental role in promoting mental health at the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ member institutions.

As shelter-in-place restrictions are lifted throughout the country, the full impact of the pandemic shutdown will come into clearer focus. Here are four major challenges veterinary practices can expect—and how to handle them.

Summer is just about here, and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s why—and how—to talk to your clients about heartworm disease prevention in cats.

How to turn the threat of online pharmacies into opportunities for your practice.

Veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Ron Ofri shares a few tips to help in diagnosing blindness in your veterinary patients.

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Euthanasia should be a gentle death, but when it’s not—for whatever reason—it is incumbent on veterinary teams to address the situation with their clients and themselves.

Matters of the heart can get tricky. That’s why we’ve developed a host of tools to help you get a handle on heartworm disease in dogs and cats. (With an educational grant provided by Bayer)

Your clients might question the need for annual heartworm testing if their dog has been on a preventive throughout the year. Now you can give them the answers easily.

Give your clients the facts about the damage heartworm disease can do not only to their pet’s health but also to their pocketbook.