Loving animals: Our profession's secret weapon or its Achilles heel?April 27, 2020Unlike previous generations, today's veterinary students are entering the profession aware of its pitfalls, driven by a love for and desire to work with animals.
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Digital imaging equipment—Show, don't tellApril 27, 2020Digital imaging can help better communicate health issues and treatment plans to pet owners. And when it comes to patients getting the care they need, shouldn’t you use every tool at your disposal?
Why proper instrument reprocessing mattersApril 27, 2020There are some areas of instrument sterilization that need to be addressed to ensure healthy outcomes in patients.
What is the best way to clean your OR?April 27, 2020Cleaning is probably the least glamorous thing that happens in an operating room. Yet, it is critically important to do it properly to ensure asepsis and the success of your surgeries.
Making the case for incisional biopsy in oral surgical oncologyApril 27, 2020Once an oral tumor is noticed, a specialist consult is often recommended by the primary care veterinarian to discuss next steps.
Rule out common illnesses before testing for COVID-19, AVMA saysApril 24, 2020Veterinarians should not test pets for COVID-19 without first consulting with public and animal health officials, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says.
How are you triaging patients in this "new normal"?April 16, 2020When practicing in today’s minimal-contact climate, determining which patients require in-person examination is critical to minimizing risk and protecting staff members and clients.
Funding promotes, supports foster care during pandemicApril 15, 2020Nonprofit shelter and animal rescue organizations might get some extra financial assistance, thanks to Maddie’s Fund.
Stay alert of possible ivermectin misuse amid pandemic, FDA warnsApril 13, 2020Animal health professionals should be on the lookout for the potential misuse of a human- and animal-prescribed antiparasitic drug thought to be a possible treatment for COVID-19.
Rescue, domestic violence groups receive support during pandemicApril 6, 2020Amid the global COVID-19 crisis, ensuring pets and their owners remain together and safe is essential.
