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This week on dvm360: Fetch virtual conference coverage, plus more veterinary news
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
A sneak peek at this week’s headlines.
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Our Fetch dvm360 virtual conference is fast approaching! This week we will be posting articles covering a wide range of topics from the show including why mentorship matters to an update on opioids in veterinary medicine!
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We will also be posting other industry news content throughout the week including:
- An article detailing when and how to prescribe medications for separation anxiety in dogs.
- An article about how to calculate your practice's value to get the most from your business when you're ready to sell.
- An article explaining what PCT is and why you should care about it.
- And much more!
Stay tuned on dvm360.com this week for in-depth conference coverage and other industry news. Follow us on social media for updates.
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Here are this week's headlines.
Pyometra is a common and serious illness in adult intact dogs and cats. Because a patient experiencing pyometra may deteriorate rapidly, this condition requires emergency intervention.
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