Expert Interviews

When treating an animal with kidney injuries, it’s important to record a baseline of the patient’s kidney parameters. This includes creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and electrolyte tests and biomarkers.

When working with students who have disabilities, the most important thing is to work with them directly, listen to them, and recognize what their needs are, says Joseph Taboada, DVM, DACVIM, professor and associate dean at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Niels Pedersen, DVM, PhD, professor emeritus, University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, explains what feline enteric coronavirus is and just how prevalent it is in feline communities.

In order for a disaster preparedness plan to be effective, there must be support from the entire community, says Christa Gallagher, DVM, CCRP, MPH, DACVPM, assistant professor of veterinary public health and epidemiology at the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Even if you don’t the specific answer to a behavioral modification issue, as a veterinarian you should know referral resources for your clients.

Some veterinarians may prefer to have an individual brand—outside of the veterinary clinic—in order to promote specialties and forge client relationships.

When evaluating a patient’s emotional state there needs to be a clear definition of the term in order to minimize confusion and misdiagnosis.

This modality provides "a great window" into the search for heart disease, says Dr. Bonnie Lefbom.

Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), veterinary technician dentistry specialist at PetED Veterinary Education and Training Resources recommends talking with clients about a complete oral health assessment and not just a surface cleaning.

Brenna Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), associate veterinarian at the Medical Center for Birds in Oakley, California, explains some of determinations veterinarians must make to decide appropriate treatment when a bird presents with an enlarged stomach.

As a veteran of veterinary ultrasounds, Mark Howes, DVM, DACVR, radiologist at the Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, shares some of his tips for veterinarians learning to master ultrasound techniques.

The lack of access to veterinary care is one of the largest animal welfare issues confronting owned pets, says Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work.

The myth that veterinary dentistry can be done properly without the use of anesthesia is one of the aspects covered in the WSAVA Global Dental Guidelines.

Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, senior manager of veterinary outreach for PetSmart Charities, explains a better tactic for getting shelter dogs adopted.

According to Caitlin DeWilde, DVM, owner of The Social DVM, LLC, the pros of promoting your veterinary practice on social media far outweighs the cons.

Treating pain is a veterinary professional's ethical job, says Alison Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC), ICU veterinary nurse and education coordinator for CARES (Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services).

Because cats are rarely a willing participant in a physical examination, you need to be very patient and employ certain techniques.

Patients' perceptions are vastly different from our ownan important consideration when building a hospital.

Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, owner of PAW Consulting and executive director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, challenges veterinarians to work more closely with community members who aren't able to easily access the services of a veterinarian.

Rather than just having a little compact piece of information, the process of clinical reasoning provides a much more holistic view of why this animal is presenting.

A rehab specialist shares a real-world case where the modality, conducted in concert with the referring practice, made a difference.

Regardless of the reason a pet bird is visiting your practice, nutrition always needs to be part of the exam.

Joseph Taboada, DVM, DACVIM, provides details about some of the ongoing research taking place at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine where he serves as professor and associate dean.

In many ways, geneticists have always applied One Health principles to their work.

Fetch dvm360 conference speakers want you to remember how much you love learning.

Rachel Cezar, DVM, director of the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, explains that the first step to expanding your professional network is signing up for this popular social media website.

Ken Drobatz, DVM, MSCE, DACVIM, DACVECC, professor of critical care at the University of Pennsylvania, explains how veterinarians hope thromboelastography will improve veterinary medicine.

According to Megin Nichols, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, enteric zoonoses activity lead at the CDC, antibiotic resistance is a One Health issue.