Expert Interviews

Asking clients to record videos of their cat at home can play a major role in helping identify pain

Tatiana Henriques Ferreira, DVM, PhD, MSc, DACVAA, and Marlis Rezende, DVM, PhD, MSc, DACVAA, discuss which types of cases are ideal for inhalant anesthesia vs total intravenous anesthesia.

Marlis Rezende, DVM, PhD, MSc, DACVAA, discusses the common conditions she sees in practice that best utilize TIVA for pain management.

Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS shares an exercise that helps correct rounded posture, and more.

Kyle Bartholomew, DVM, DACVAA, provides a piece of advice for all practitioners when prescribing analgesics.

La'Toya Latney, DVM, DECZM (ZHM), DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian), CertAqV, describes what it takes for veterinary professionals to incorporate services for turtles, terrapins, and tortoises into a general practice.

Recent research suggests that Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus may also trigger alpha-gal syndrome, broadening the geographic risk for this potentially life-threatening meat allergy.

Internalized, harmful narratives about feline behavior can prevent caregivers from seeking appropriate care, according to Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP, FFC.

Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM), discusses the benefit to all practice staff having the opportunity to earn CPR certification.

Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, explains the adoption of endectocide-based protocols for true “one-and-done” protection

Megan Brashear, RVT, VTS (ECC), explains why having a mindset of good intent with team members can lead to increased happiness.

Benjamin Bergstrom, DVM, MS, DACVO, helps general practitioners distinguish between these two commonly confused conditions

Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD shares 2 tips to help deal with chronic, exudative otitis externa

Join Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, in this video as he demonstrates a quick exercise to help prevent back injuries

Asking clients 1 or 2 questions during every exam about litterbox use can make a big difference, according to Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP, FFCP.

Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, explains why CAPC prevalence maps and tick species awareness can guide veterinarians in choosing the most appropriate parasite control products based on local and travel-related exposure.

Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD, busts diet trial myths and shares her thoughts on allergy testing.

Megan Brashear, RVT, VTS (ECC), explains how veterinary team members benefit from self-advocacy in the workplace.

Benjamin Bergstrom, DVM, MS, DACVO, talks about causes and treatment options for these lenticular diseases in cats and dogs

La'Toya Latney, DVM, DECZM (ZHM), DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian), CertAqV, discusses several ways that general practitioners can incorporate reptile care into their clinics.

Kathryn E. Rief, MSPH, PhD, discusses how lotilaner’s systemic distribution and consistent efficacy throughout the dosing period make it a reliable option for targeting ticks, including the lone star tick, before pathogen transmission occurs.

Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM), discusses how RECOVER is helping to standardize how CPR is performed around the world.

The journey of Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD, from equine intern to board‐certified veterinary dermatologist proves that passion and perseverance can reshape your professional destiny

La'Toya Latney, DVM, DECZM (ZHM), DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian), CertAqV, explains common conditions in small lizards, snakes and chelonians, as well as thei most frequent causes.

Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM), discusses the unique opportunity for veterinary professionals to learn this emergency rescue technique with a hands-on element.

From crunchy kibble to old age excuses, many pet owners fall prey to dental myths that put their animals at risk

Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), and Christine Mullin, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), discuss the logistics and implications of immunotherapy treatments for canine oncology patients.

“My tip would be to practice...saying no to something that you know just pushes you over the edge,” advises Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS.

Dana Varble, DVM, CAE, discusses the greater impact of veterinary CPR instruction, in a dvm360 interview.

Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, talks about how the condition causes changes in these felines’ mobility, quality of life, and how they interact with their owners.