Diagnosing dental self-traumaApril 25, 2023Dogs and cats have strong jaws that can cause varying degrees of damage to their teeth if they chew on the wrong things.
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Surgical instrument selection and careApril 25, 2023Selecting the right tools makes for a more pleasant experience in performing procedures. Keeping tools in good working order also makes the job much less frustrating.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosing cancer cases in general practice – 'Where do I start?'April 21, 2023Like most medical cases, a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment is the best place to start. You do not need to know details of prognosis and survival times of every type of cancer to come up with a good diagnostic plan and starting point with your clients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmergency Stabilization for General PractitionersApril 20, 2023In this session, Kate Boatright, VMD, provides general practitioners with a real-world, step-by-step approach to assessing and stabilizing small animal emergency cases. It also addresses considerations for patient transfer to an emergency/specialty hospital, as well as communication tips with emergency clinicians.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?April 19, 2023Presentation: A 12-year-old male neutered husky presents for decreased appetite.
Popsicle-stick sized pooch crowned shortest living dogApril 17, 2023A “pocket-sized” Chihuahua named Pearl has achieved the Guinness World Record for world’s shortest living dog.
Are lentils, beans linked to canine heart problems? Researchers exploreApril 17, 2023To investigate the association between ‘pulse’ ingredients typically used in grain-free dog foods (i.e. lentils, beans, peas) and instances of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), U of G researchers conducted a randomized, controlled trial of 28 Siberian huskies.
Dermatitis, otitis externa among top pet insurance claimsApril 13, 2023Skin, dental, and stomach ailments are among last year’s most commonly claimed pet medical conditions, Nationwide reports.
5 Questions With… Vernard Hodges, DVM, and Terrence Ferguson, DVM, stars of Critter Fixers: Country VetsApril 13, 2023Veterinary Practice News recently caught up with "the Critter Fixers" for the Hill’s 2023 Annual End Pet Obesity Campaign, where Drs. Hodges and Ferguson shared more about their practice, what medical conditions they find common in the countryside, and their advice for practice owners and future veterinarians.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMay pet- and vet-related calendarApril 13, 2023May Day? There are tons of pet-related May Days all month long! From National Specially-abled Pets Day and World Turtle Day, along with 31 days of National Service Dog Eye Examination Month and Foster Care Month. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? What about recognizing some "foster fail" employees? There's also Receptionists Day. There are many “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
