Expert Interviews

Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, president and CEO of CuraCore Integrative Medicine and Education Centers, explains why veterinarians need to be trained properly in the science of herbs.

The prevalence of emergency cases involving exotics, says Don Harris, DVM, medical director at the Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center in Miami, Florida, depends on your reference point.

Fear Free does require more time, says Janet McConnell, CVT, director of education and professional development at Compassion-First Pet Hospitals — there's no doubt.

Laura Muller, LVT, nursing manager at Cherry Hill Animal Hospital in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, talks about how traction mats are a huge benefit for patients at your clinic.

Alan Robinson, BVSc, MRCVS, DMS, director of VetDynamics UK Ltd, says he has come to realize there is a basic set of attributes differentiating successful veterinary groups from unsuccessful veterinary groups.

When veterinarians are talking to clients about their aging pets, it’s important to start the discussion at the beginning of life, says Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, veterinary dental specialist at Main Street Veterinary Hospital and Dental Clinic in Flower Mound, Texas.

Sheila Grosdidier, SCP, consultant for Veterinary Management Consultation, Inc., says getting happy veterinary team members is not a secret science.

Janet McConnell, CVT, director of education and professional development at Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, talks about her role at Compassion-First.

Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, senior manager of veterinary outreach for PetSmart Charities, was selected as part of the 2017/2018 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Future Leaders class.

Sure, you could keep things the same foreverand become irrelevant to your clients and patients.

Laura Muller, LVT, nursing manager at Cherry Hill Animal Hospital in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, gives an overview of what Fear Free means for veterinarians and their patients.

Lisa Penny, RPh, FSVHP, director of pharmacy at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, says drug diversion and prevention plans are becoming more common in the human world.

Karol Mathews, DVM, DVSc, DACVECC, professor emeritus of clinical studies at Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, says history taking is a crucial part of diagnosing a patient.

If your business is in order and your clients are receptive, boarding can be a great supplemental offering, this architect says.

Patient and pet deserve a better experienceand it will pay off in increased cat traffic.

Listen to how veterinary architect Heather Lewis thinks the approach is reformulating facility design.

"Tick populations seem to be ever-moving, ever-increasing," says veterinary parasitologist Dr. Richard Gerhold.

Alan Robinson, BVSc, MRCVS, DMS, director of VetDynamics UK Ltd, says technology is going to shift the role of veterinarians.

While cats are more challenging to deal with when administering anesthesia, says Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVAA, professor of veterinary anesthesiology at Colorado State University, they are not at a higher risk of complications.

Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service, says that the Fear Free movement will have a huge effect on cats.

Choices for kenneling and caging have grown dramatically over the past 10 years, says Greg Taylor, CEO of the Mason Company.

Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CEO of Mistral Vet, talks about some of the controversies with physical medicine.

Lisa Penny, RPh, FSVHP, director of pharmacy at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, explains how and why states sometimes change drug regulations.

Jeff Adney, BA, president of PermaTek Coatings, advises veterinarians what to do before selecting a contractor. First and foremost, Adney says, ask the contractor for references.

Rabies is a standard example of a One Health disease, says Frederic Lohr, DVM, MRCVS, global operations officer for Mission Rabies.

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, veterinary dental specialist at Main Street Veterinary Hospital and Dental Clinic in Flower Mound, Texas, explains that senior pets are at 75% of their expected lifespan while geriatric pets are at 100% of their expected lifespan and upwards.

Sandra Grossman, PhD, owner of PetLoss Partners and Compassionate Practice Consulting, works with the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, which offers free online pet loss chatrooms six days a week.

Jamie M. Burkitt, DVM, DACVECC, assistant professor of clinical surgical and radiological sciences at the University of California, Davis, gives some examples of endocrine-related emergencies other than diabetic ketoacidosis.