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This week on dvm360: Identifying malignant oral tumors, plus more veterinary news
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week’s highlights on dvm360.com.
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As we continue on into National Pet Month, we will keep you updated with the latest veterinary medicine insights and news.
Here is what you can find on dvm360.com this week:
- In this episode of The
Vet Blast Podcast , Lynn Hendrix, DVM, CHPV, explained how to provide a "better death" for end-of-life patients. - Merck Animal Health has
donated $250,000 to ISU in support of its veterinary diagnostic laboratory. - Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice), shared why slow-motion features on your phone can serve as an excellent tool to identify
feline osteoarthritis . - Denise S. Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), offered insight on the ins and outs of detecting
malignant oral tumors . - In this
episode of dvm360® Live!™, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, outlines the latest news in the veterinary industry including misconceptions of the veterinary technician title. Then, he was joined by a colleague to discuss emergency and critical care. - The president of BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital highlighted invaluable advice to
lead your team through adversity by creating a resilient business.
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