Interacting with dogs boosts concentration and stress relief, study findsMarch 15, 2024The research used an electroencephalogram (EEG) scan, which revealed changes in brainwaves while performing various activities with a dog, including petting, grooming, and walking
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The Lighter Side: "Well Suited"March 7, 2024“The Lighter Side” is a monthly series of cartoons by veterinarian and cartoonist, Greg Bishop, DVM, that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care.
Is your practice ready if disaster strikes?February 16, 2024No matter where you are, your veterinary practice may be at risk of being damaged, destroyed, or temporarily closed at some point due to a natural disaster. Learn how you can prepare your practice for such occurrence.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCompounding benefits through medication form optionsFebruary 14, 2024Not only do the pet and owner benefit from the use of a compounding pharmacy, but the veterinary practice can, as well. When appropriate, compounding provides veterinarians and their teams with an opportunity to offer a solution for the pet owner to enhance the human-animal bond versus causing stress and anxiety for the pet and the owner. Compounding can also provide veterinary practices with innovative ways to provide additional services and increase customer loyalty.
The best cities for dogs' well-being, rankedFebruary 9, 2024USA TODAY Blueprint scored 46 of the most populous U.S. cities for which there was data, based on various factors, including the number of veterinary offices and pet care costs.
Professional growth and well-being central to new industry partnershipFebruary 1, 2024The Farmer’s Dog will participate in World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) committees focused on the betterment of companion animals’ welfare and supporting and empowering veterinary care teams.
Euthanasia: Not the worst part of the jobJanuary 22, 2024"The biggest threat to the veterinary psyche is not over the death of animals. It has more to do with their humans."
Eight great reasons to retire early from veterinary practiceJanuary 17, 2024Some of us practice for years before acquiring challenges that preclude our ability to fully embrace traditional practice. While most who encounter these common obstacles feel compelled to see their way through however they can, there are limits to what any of us should drive ourselves to endure.
Progress in tackling mental health issues evident among veterinary teams, study showsJanuary 17, 2024Merck Animal Health’s 4th Veterinary Wellbeing Study indicates an increase in clinics supporting their team’s mental health and emotional well-being
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePsyMed: The Science Linking Psychological Stress and Medical SymptomsJanuary 12, 2024It is well-known certain behavioral signs can identify chronic psychological stress that eventually may affect medical symptoms. This field is known as “PsyMed.” This lecture shows how identifying these behaviors is more effective than measuring cortisol. Rolan Tripp, DVM, CABC, takes a deep dive into stress-induced cell adhesion molecule disruption and introduces the PsyMed hypothesis as the connection between pet behavioral health and enjoyable longevity.
