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.
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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.
Introducing telehealth to your practiceApril 17, 2023Just as telehealth is becoming a normal and expected option for care in the human world, many consumers expect the same is available from their veterinary medical teams.
Knowing when and how to fire clientsApril 14, 2023In fostering a safe and positive workplace, practice managers can initiate “kindness policies” in the clinic and teach their team helpful approaches to help mitigate abusive client behavior.
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!
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePandemic technology, post-pandemicApril 12, 2023So much of what emerged during the pandemic and what is likely to stay is based in efficiency and sustainability. Most of these advancements make practices faster, leaner, more accurate, and greener. They offer incredible benefits and conveniences to the clients, the patients, the practice, the staff, and even the environment.
To really be professional, get personalApril 12, 2023Match science with soul. Become a place where state-of-the-art meets state-of-the-heart.
Do routine, elective gonadectomies really increase dogs' lifespan?April 11, 2023Many studies have reported a consistent association between canines being gonadectomized and longer average lifespan—several months to two years longer in females, and none to over a year longer in males. However, the methodology of these studies should be carefully assessed before accepting that the association between being gonadectomized and lifespan reflects a causal relationship.
