$65K grant supports pet park at domestic violence shelterMarch 28, 2022An initiative aimed at protecting domestic abuse survivors and their pets, as well as preserving the human-animal bond, has received a sizable donation.
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Re-earning client trust by leading down the chain of commandMarch 28, 2022Nothing builds or destroys a client’s trust like a veterinary team available (or not available) when a pet is in crisis.
How molecular testing is reshaping the way parasites can be detectedMarch 28, 2022Seventy percent of American households have a pet, which studies show keep people happy, healthy, bring families closer together, and even lowers healthcare costs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental radiology made easy – tips and tricks for great dental radsMarch 25, 2022Mary Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (dentistry) covers how dental radiographs are an essential part of the oral exam. Radiographs help diagnose pathology that is not visible from the surface. They can confirm suspect pathology, as well as help demonstrate the pathology to the client. Dental radiographs can improve the standard of care in your practice and increase your clinic's revenue.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePees and qs -- good to the last dropMarch 24, 2022Urine samples should, whenever possible, be collected prior to any therapeutic intervention. However, sample collection, handling, and processing can all impact findings, and a consistent approach is essential. In addition, practitioners need to be aware of the indications for additional urine-based tests, along with their requirements and limitations.
Exploring surgical site infectionsMarch 22, 2022Surgical site infections (SSI) are a risk for any surgical endeavor. They are defined as an infection occurring anywhere in the operative field after a surgical procedure.
Notable developmental defects of the mandibular first molar in dogsMarch 22, 2022Chelsey, a seven-year-old spayed cockapoo, recently presented for extraction of her left mandibular first molar tooth (tooth 309) that was diagnosed with endodontic disease on dental radiographs that were taken by her primary care veterinarian.
The why and when to compound medicationsMarch 22, 2022Do your doctors freeze when you say, “Why don’t you have it compounded?”
'Top dogs' ranked by AKCMarch 21, 2022For the 31st year in a row, the happy-go-lucky dog topped the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) annual breed popularity rankings, representing the most registrations in 2021.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOral assessment on the dental patient under anesthesiaMarch 18, 2022Ms. Perrone discusses several aspects of how to perform successful oral examinations. Those include covering staff oral examination preparation, identifying the anatomical structures of the oral cavity, and using diagnostic instruments. Finally, it will also include a dental charting technique.
