Veterinary Economics - Digital Edition - 01/01/2012

New CATalyst Council data show cat visits growing for a third straight year. The bigger question for practices may be how many new kittens are still coming in as they age.

In a voluntary dvm360 survey of 146 veterinary professionals, nearly 3 in 4 reported moderate or severe burnout, with administrative burden, workload, and staffing shortages among the most frequently cited stressors. Written responses raised concerns about compensation, client behavior, and revenue-driven appointment quotas.

A nationwide recall of thousands of compounded veterinary medication listings, the first New World screwworm detection in US wildlife since the parasite’s return, and a new FDA-approved antibiotic formulation for certain skin infections in dogs.

Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, shares his approach to open wound management and walks host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA through 3 memorable cases.

An elk harvested on a Texas game ranch marks the first wildlife case of the parasite in the US, prompting expanded surveillance and a call for hunters and wildlife professionals to report suspicious wounds.

Technicians say they're ready to take on more clinical work. Pet owners say they're open to booking visits with them.

La medicina veterinaria suele medirse según el gold standard. Pero, como en el podio olímpico, la plata y el bronce también cuentan, sobre todo cuando el oro está fuera del alcance económico del cliente.

The same survey found that owners with the strongest bonds to their pets were more likely to visit the veterinarian regularly and keep up with vaccinations.