Expert Interviews

After the hands, this rehab expert says lasers are the most valuable tool in her patients.

Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS, medical director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, explains what to do if your dog ingests chemical products from around the house.

Elke Rudloff, DVM, DACVECC, clinical specialist and residency trauma supervisor at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists, explains how to distinguish between single- and multi-trauma cases.

Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS, medical director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, talks about using acepromazine for ADHD medication ingestion in dogs.

Mark Stephenson, DVM, chief veterinarian at Voyce PRO, explains how to quantify pain in animals.

Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS, medical director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, outlines the necessary steps in handling cases of canine grape/raisin poisoning.

Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Melissa Hall takes the "Oh, mercy!" out of MRSA.

"Veterinarians are not most income-productive in administrative positions," warns Mark Opperman, CVPM.

Debra Hamilton, JD, principal attorney at Hamilton Law and Mediation, discusses importance of confronting a client rather than waiting to go to court.

Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS, medical director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, outlines necessary steps in handling a case of animal intoxication.

Larry Oxenham, senior advisor at American Society for Asset Protection (ASAP), discusses the legal exposure that those in the veterinary profession are faced with.

CVC educator and compassion fatigue expert Kimberly Pope-Robinson tells us that veterinarians and team members can experience the same traumas as human doctors and nurses.

The clinic must continue to operate if the owner is sick or worse.

Rebecca Rose, CVT, president and founder of Catalyst Veterinary Practice Consultants, discusses some limitations that may hold those in the veterinary field back professionally.

Debbie Martin, LVT, VTS (Behavior), animal behavior technician for Veterinary Behavior Consultations, co-owner of Team Education in Animal Behavior, explains pet socialization.

Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM, professor and head of small animal section at Colorado State University, discusses the different stages of feline constipation.

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, discusses canine atopic dermatitis.

Camala Bailey, CPA, CVA, at Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC, discusses variable expenses and what can be done to keep them under control in order to increase profits.

Brian Faulkner, Bsc (Hons), BVM&S, CertGP (BPS), CertGP (SAM), MBA, MSc (Psych), MRCVS, from The Colorful Consultancy, explains 'pure confidence'.

Diane Levitan, VMD, DACVIM, from Peace Love Pets Veterinary Care, explains why canine hypothyroidism is difficult to diagnose.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP, research anesthetist, certified veterinary pain practitioner specializing in pain management and physical rehabilitation, from Vet Med Team, discusses the role of the veterinary technician in pain assessment.

Meri Hall, RVT, CVT, LVT, LATG, VTS (SAM), veterinary technician of internal medicine, from Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens, discusses the difference between cleaning and disinfecting.

You've picked out a great digital dental radiography unit. You can live with the price. But are you sure everyone's excitement will translate to plenty of use and a decent ROI?

Huge does not equal practical

Debra Hamilton, JD, principal attorney at Hamilton Law and Mediation, discusses why veterinarians should choose mediation over litigation.

Elke Rudloff, DVM, DACVECC, clinical specialist and residency trauma supervisor at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists, discusses how to clinically assess possible multi-trauma cases.

Keeping the connection is a worldwide challenge.

Dr. Jason Stull has three ways to curb the disturbing trend of antimicrobial resistance.