Four reasons veterinary clients avoid regular checkups for their cats—and what you can do about itAugust 17, 2017In a recent survey, 92 percent of cat owners say their cat’s health is important to them, but why are only half of all American cats taken to the veterinarian by their caretakers on a regular basis.
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Nomenclature nuisancesAugust 17, 2017Delve deeply into that veterinary-addled brain of yours and dig up Animal Farm by George Orwell. In this scathing satire of humanity, Orwell wrote, “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
The amazing grace of senior petsAugust 17, 2017I think the dilemma for a lot of veterinarians is the healthy pet,” said Steven Marks, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVIM, but he wasn’t trying to be humorous in his assessment.
Purdue Veterinary Teaching Hospital treats dog with rare infectious diseaseAugust 17, 2017Spice, a 2-year-old Australian heeler, adopted from an Oklahoma shelter by an Indiana woman, developed a high fever and seemed to suffer tremendous pain not long after arriving at her forever home.
USDA training now open to all veterinary professionals for CE creditAugust 17, 2017The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) training modules are now open to all licensed veterinarians and to veterinary technicians, thanks to a partnership between the NVAP and Iowa State University.
Experts warn of rapid spread, impact of lone star tick-associated diseaseAugust 16, 2017At the AVMA 2017 convention in Indianapolis, experts in human allergy, parasitology, and entomology joined to discuss the lone star tick, its geographic spread, and the zoonotic diseases it can transmit.
Veterinary managers receive credential program scholarshipAugust 16, 2017Veterinary Study Groups Inc. (VMG), Zoetis, and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) have collaborated to create a scholarship program that provides veterinary professionals with an opportunity to attain the highest level of certification a veterinary manager can achieve, the Certified Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM) credential.
Support veterinary clients' supplemental endeavorsAugust 16, 2017As pet owners become increasing proactive when it comes to their pets’ health, one category that surfaces regularly during veterinary exam room discussions is supplements.
AVMA Future Leaders develop positive work environment resources, toolsAugust 16, 2017Building a positive workplace environment can lead to greater employee productivity, stronger financial results, and superior client service, but knowing how to create such a culture isn’t easy.
Vet2Pet releases breed-specific, custom list notifications for vet practice appAugust 15, 2017Vet2Pet aims to change the way veterinary practices communicate with their clients with two new mobile app releases: breed-specific and custom list notifications.
