Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), discusses the clinical significance of Toxoplasma gondii, when veterinary professionals should consider testing and how to communicate the risks of exposure to clients.
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Set your veterinary clinic apart with acupuncture
Dr. Mike Petty says acupuncture can be a successful alternative to conventional Western medicine and bring in new clients.
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Once considered esoteric quackery, acupuncture is now becoming a mainstream option at veterinary clinics. Here Michael Petty, DVM, CVPP, CAAPM, CCRT, explains why offering acupuncture as not just an adjunct treatment, but as an alternative to traditional treatment options is medically and financially sound.
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