Expert Interviews

Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, president and CEO of CuraCore Integrative Medicine and Education Centers, warns that there are a number of herbal medicines that pose health risks to pets.

Burn through your to-do list the right way with these easy steps from Dr. Dave Nicol.

Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC, from Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists, talks about the 3 phases of seizures and how they can be identified.

Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MSS, MBA, MA, medical affairs marketing manager for IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., explains how the SediVue Dx has been proven as a valuable tool for veterinarians.

The biggest challenge veterinarians face when it comes to prescribing medications, says Lisa Penny, RPh, FSVHP, director of pharmacy at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, is not having access to the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) website.

Are you committed to launching a practice? Dr. Karen Felsted has some advice that just might save you.

Martha Cline, DVM, DACVN, clinical veterinary nutritionist at Red Bank Hospital in New Jersey, points out that a lot of the things about good quality pet food often cannot be found on its label.

While there is so much focus on the symptoms — taxes, big-box stores, Dr. Google, etc. — there isn't enough focus on the actual problem: low business acumen among veterinary professionals.

Greg Taylor, CEO of the Mason Company, talks about some of the new designs and trends in animal boarding and holding to reduce stress and fear.

Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVAA, professor of veterinary anesthesiology at Colorado State University, says breed-specific anesthesia challenges are not as common as people think they are.

Joe Dwyer, president of Daniel’s Dream and speaker with JoeDwyerSpeaking.com, started the Prosper with the Pack program to provide youth with the opportunity to learn from dogs to ultimately lead better lives.

Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service, explains that feline aggression could be the result of genetics, lack of socialization, and trauma.

According to Ken Drobatz, DVM, MSCE, DACVIM, DACVECC, professor of critical care at the University of Pennsylvania, the most commonly seen pet toxins are rodenticides anticoagulant toxins.

Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO, chief medical officer of BluePearl Veterinary Partners, says when dealing with a patient's eyes, rapid intervention is key.

Alan Robinson, BVSc, MRCVS, DMS, director of VetDynamics UK Ltd, explains that a successful veterinary practice is not an overnight sensation.

The treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis has evolved somewhat over time, says Jamie M. Burkitt, DVM, DACVECC, assistant professor of clinical surgical and radiological sciences at the University of California, Davis.

Jeff Adney, BA, president of PermaTek Coatings, advises veterinary business owners which types of floorings to avoid in their veterinary practice or hospital.

Jennifer Graham, DVM, DABVP (Avian/Exotic Companion Mammal Practice), associate professor of zoological animal medicine at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, talks about some of the most common avian respiratory emergencies.

When it comes to end-of-life care, Sandra Grossman, PhD, owner of PetLoss Partners and Compassionate Practice Consulting, says the setup of your practice can drastically affect client experience.

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, veterinary dental specialist at Main Street Veterinary Hospital and Dental Clinic in Flower Mound, Texas, says a lot of age-related pet health issues are due to organ dysfunction.

Emergency, critical and trauma patients benefit greatly from these pain medications, says criticalist Dr. Garret Pachtinger.

Don Harris, DVM, medical director at the Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center in Miami, Florida, says every emergency facility should be able to manage exotics because they will get the cases.

Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MSS, MBA, MA, medical affairs marketing manager for IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., discusses the different methods of treating kidney disease in dogs and cats.

Throughout his career, Alan Robinson, BVSc, MRCVS, DMS, director of VetDynamics UK Ltd, has found that, consistently, most veterinarians work far too hard for far too long with far too little return from their businesses.

Deborah Silverstein, DVM, DACVECC, associate professor of critical care at the University of Pennsylvania, talks about the various indications for giving fluids by different routes.

Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), ICU manager at Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos, California, says the Veterinary Nurse Initiative will create a recognizable profession with a single identity that will allow veterinary technicians to pursue their goals better.

One thing Jeffrey Backus, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC), ER/ICU veterinary technician at Tufts University, emphasizes when dealing with respiratory distressed patients is Fear Free and stress-free handling.

Christopher Cripps, DVM, owner of Betterbee, runs through a typical veterinary examination of a beehive.