08-30-17 Veterinary E-News Magazine

 

 

CVC renamed, reinvented as Fetch, a dvm360 conference. By: Katie James, dvm360 Associate Content Specialist Veterinary conference presented by dvm360 team will focus on all facets of veterinary life and amp up the engagement. Read More

Why one veterinarian was sued for breach of “standard” contract terms By: Todd A. Newman Why practice owners should never sign a binding document without carefully reviewing and understanding what it states. Read More

Animal health week kicks off in Kansas City; CVC previews new identity By: Kristi Reimer Fender, News Channel Director Corridor spanning much of Kansas and Missouri is home to 300-plus animal health companies, including leading veterinary conference. Read More

Southern Veterinary Partners expands into South Carolina, Texas By: Veterinary Practice News Editors Southern Veterinary Partners announced that five veterinary clinics have joined its organization. Read More

Canine cough outbreaks reported in multiple regions By: Edie Lau and Jennifer Fiala As an outbreak of severe, sometimes fatal, upper respiratory infections in dogs continues in Bozeman, Montana, veterinarians elsewhere in the state and beyond say they, too, are seeing serious cases of canine coughing. Read More

Give pet owners food-as-medicine messaging By: Elisa Jordan A thorough, logical breakdown of therapeutic diets for veterinary clients dispels myths and highlights benefits. Read More

10 secrets of veterinary anesthesia machines By: Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified Increase patients’ safety while they’re under anesthesia, and boost your machine’s efficiency. Read More

Synthetic dogs now used in veterinary education By: Christy Corp-Minamiji A new way to teach veterinary students to perform basic surgeries could eliminate the need to practice on live animals and cadavers. Read More

Think that cat is fractious? Try freaked out By: Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) Your feline patients don’t consider themselves predators in your veterinary clinic-they considers themselves the prey. It’s time to reframe, not blame. Read More

How to Help the Airway-Challenged Cat By: Don Jergler When it comes to feline airway diseases, such as asthma or bronchitis, there are some good ways to treat it. Read More

Feline physical rehab: 7 tips to reduce stress to boost success By: Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP, VTS-physical rehabilitation (OC) Yes, you CAN rehab a cat. Really! It’s all about getting them comfortable in the environment. Read More

Four reasons veterinary clients avoid regular checkups for their cats-and what you can do about it By: Jane Brunt, DVM One cat is seen for every five dogs, but our feline friends need veterinary health care love, too. Read More

The Probiotic and Prebiotic Puzzle By: Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS There are so many different species of microorganisms in the horse’s gut, however, that it’s difficult to know if a probiotic supplement is the type needed to benefit his well-being. Read More

New Approach to Equine Asthma: Nebulization and Fatty Acids By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff The long-term use of Corticosteroid anti-inflammatory drugs has important and potentially life-threatening sequelae such as laminitis, altered bone metabolism, decreased response to vaccination, development of systemic infections, and alterations in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Read More

Get horses, saddles and riders fit for performance By: David W. Ramey, DVM The veterinarians’ role in welfare and safety issues associated with saddle slipping and proper fit Read More

9 apps for on-the-go equine practitioners By: Kyle Palmer, CVT Ambulatory practitioners have so much cool tech at their fingertips now, it’s a shame not to use it. Here’s what we use in our veterinary practice. Read More

Should botanical medicine be a formal veterinary specialty? By: Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM Last October, the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM) petitioned the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) for official recognition as a veterinary specialty organization. Read More

Selecting a Consultant For Profit and Profitability By: Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA With today’s intensely populated veterinary medical marketplace, savvy practices look for consultants to solve all their problems and stresses. Read More

How veterinary teams can unleash their full potential By: Rebecca Rose, CVT Staff are encouraged to design, create and find support for their careers so that each may reach new heights in job satisfaction, fulfillment and prosperity. Read More

Is Your Cat Stressed? Take Our Test By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems Cats demonstrate stress in many ways, and the signs are often misunderstood. Some manifestations of stress can imitate medical conditions; it’s important to be able to tell the difference. Read More

 

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