Eight tips to reduce fireworks anxiety in petsJune 25, 2020With the Fourth of July around the corner, AVMA has released a list of ways to help keep pets calm during loud events.
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Fear Free partners on telemedicineJune 22, 2020Fear Free has joined forces with TeleTails to ramp up connected care in member practices.
A veterinary meditation: Sources of hope in the midst of an outbreakJune 17, 2020In uncertain times, a fundamental human tendency is to project into the future and foresee the adversity that lies ahead. Some of us go straight to catastrophe, while others experience a more nebulous dread.
Rehabilitation therapy: A client-driven fieldJune 17, 2020Animal rehabilitation is a growing sector in veterinary medicine, considering ongoing research on its benefits and applications, as well as new product innovation.
Seven pet care tips for owners returning to workJune 16, 2020AVMA is asking veterinarians to remind pet owners to stay patient and attentive as they shift back into their pre-pandemic routines.
Preventing serotonin syndrome: Factors you need to knowJune 15, 2020The concept of “individualized medicine” needs to be emphasized when treating anxiety or behavior disorders. While one animal may tolerate a drug at a certain dose, another may show severe clinical signs or die.
Allergies, otitis lead top 10 list of conditions during COVID-19June 15, 2020COVID-19 may have caused an upheaval for human health, but conditions for pets have largely remained the same.
Is combining dentistry with other surgical procedures a good idea?June 15, 2020There is much debate regarding the clinical significance of bacteremia and what role it plays, if any, in development of adverse events.
Creature comforts: Designing a facility with patient care in mindJune 12, 2020As veterinarians, we know a visit to a veterinary clinic can often be a stressful event for clients and their pets. In designing our new Pet Wellness and Urgent Care Center in Marion, Ill., we placed a special focus on providing not only a high standard of medical care, but also a comfortable environment that is as anxiety-free as possible for animals and their human companions. Offering treatment for dogs, cats, birds and reptiles, the clinic opened last year and consists of approximately 10,000 sf of hospital space in addition to 7,000 sf for grooming, training, and lodging. The goal was to create a stress-free space through the clinic's physical appearance, textures, and other design elements. Everything about the new facility was planned with patients and clients in mind, beginning with the clinic's exterior, which does not look like a medical facility, but rather a mountain lodge where one would expect rest and relaxation. The interior is spacious and features high ceilings that incorporate reclaimed wood and sheet metal from buildings in southern Illinois. The same materials were used in the waiting areas, offering a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Separation and isolation Design elements that provide separation and isolation …
How to do surgery in a world with no PPEJune 10, 2020With dwindling supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), it is becoming more and more difficult to do surgery by the book.
