Expert Interviews

Tom Cardy, BSc, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS, a lecturer in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery at Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, England, explains some of the research and teaching methods being studied at RVC.

Genetic testing isn't about finding a cure.

Many donor programs for cats find donor cats through animal rescues, explains JD Foster, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), internist and director of extracorporeal therapies at the Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C. But with one requirement.

Which immunosuppressive drug is better to treat veterinary patients: azathioprine or mycophenolate? Andrew Mackin, BVMS, MVS, DVSC, DACVIM, professor and department head at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, says it has a lot to do with your previous experiences.

Interested in becoming a veterinary social worker? Sandra Brackenridge, LCSW, a veterinary social work consultant, explains how to get started.

Whenever the CDC is investigating an outbreak that involves animals, or contact with animals, the agency takes a One Health approach.

Christa Gallagher, DVM, CCRP, MPH, DACVPM, assistant professor of veterinary public health and epidemiology at the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the best way for veterinarians to get involved in disaster relief work in their area.

Yes, it's a gleaming new toy to be ogled, but your building should be making you more money.

Even when survival rates seem grim, veterinary patients will surprise you, says Kendon Kuo, DVM, MS, DACVECC, assistant clinical professor at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

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As veterinarians become busier, adding checklists to the standard protocol prevents mistakes that happen from multitasking, explains Gregg M. Griffenhagen, DVM, MS, DACVAA, anesthesiologist and clinical instructor at Colorado State University.

Veterinarians are in the perfect position to guide pet owners though a potentially distressing situation.

Wendy Hauser, DVM, assistant vice president of veterinary relations for Crum + Forster Pet Insurance Group, provides a guide through this simple exercise on finding where key components of your life overlap.

Richard Ford, DVM, MS, professor emeritus at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses alternatives for pet owners who are concerned about overvaccination.

Hey veterinarians, overwhelmed? Unburden yourself and use your techs, says this Fetch dvm360 speaker.

Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, ABVP, board-certified dentist at All Pets Dental in Westin, Florida shares his top tip for keeping clients engaged in their pet’s preventive dental care.

According to Albert Jergens, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), professor at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, “Protein-losing enteropathies really describe kind of a clinical syndrome, not necessary disease, because they can be caused by too broad classification of diseases."

Specialist says, "take your pick." Yeah, there are that many.

Preventing a majority of pet poisonings isn’t difficult, says Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, founder of VETgirl, but it requires that pet owners become aware of the simple mistakes they may unintentionally be making.

There are multiple ways that electroceuticals can be used in veterinary medicine to improve the efficacy of pain medications a patient may already be prescribed, says Ava Frick, DVM, CVC, FAIS, chief of staff at Pet Rehab & Pain Clinic in Eureka, Missouri.

Megin Nichols, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, enteric zoonoses activity lead at the CDC, explains some of the core principles involved in becoming a strong steward of antibiotic use.

Like a lot of other therapies in veterinary medicine, palliative care takes a multimodal approach to treat the pain or symptoms a patient is experiencing, explains Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, an animal hospice consultant.

Just because veterinarians aren’t fully trusted by the beekeeper community, doesn’t mean they won’t be one day soon, says Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS, founder of A2 Bee Vet.

Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work, says the working relationships between the for-profit veterinary industry and nonprofit organizations need to be strengthened.

Even though time is not on your side in emergency situations, it’s still possible to be an antimicrobial steward.

Brick used to be all the rage, but this architect says there are many great options now.

Janet McConnell, CVT, director of education and professional development at Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, explains some of the measures that are taken at Fear Free veterinary practices to create a calmer experience for patients.

Recognizing and treating arthritis and orthopedic pain in animals isn’t all that different than in humans, says James Gaynor, DVM, DACVA, DACVPM, pain specialist at Peak Performance Veterinary Group in Frisco, Colorado.