The Positive Preventive Veterinary Experience Protocol approach combines environmental changes, pain-reduction techniques, sensory distraction, and positive reinforcement to make preventive visits less stressful for pets and their owners.
News|Articles|October 15, 2021
News-wrap up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus highlights from ACVC
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week's headlines and conference coverage.
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We hope you enjoyed the 2021 Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC) as much as we did! Following the success of our second in-person conference of the year, we are bringing a robust mix of the latest (and greatest) industry news and coverage.
Here's a look at this week's highlights:
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- Mary Gardner, DVM, detailed the
5 pillars of hospice care for a safe, comfortable end-of-life transition for the pet and a considerate process for the owner. - Discover how to
identify your core values, passions, and purpose for a fulfilled life in and out of the clinic. - In this video interview, Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, offered insight on the
role of dietary changes in improving a pet’s behavior. - This recent research demonstrates the significant
benefits of implementing Fear Free for patients, clients, and practices alike. - Charles McMillan, DVM, addressed the
lack of diversity in veterinary medicine , plus he shared workable solutions to this “elephant in the room” problem.
Stay tuned on social media and dvm360.com for more veterinary news.
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