Dog reproductive emergencies identifiedOctober 20, 2022Congrats! Your canine patient is pregnant—now what? While a smooth birthing process is ideal, it is key to know how to identify potential problems in case early intervention is needed to help save the life of the birthing dog and her puppies.
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The value of EBVM and a move forwardOctober 20, 2022One of the key elements of evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is the need to regularly review and update our understanding and practices as new evidence is developed.
Cystotomy tips for challenging casesOctober 20, 2022There is something gratifying about doing a cystotomy and removing uroliths from the bladder.
How a vet tech found her niche in dentistryOctober 20, 2022No longer is a veterinary technician merely responsible for restraint and drawing up vaccines. There are specialization opportunities, academic opportunities, lab animal medicine, authorship opportunities, and leadership roles within every practice.
How not to blow the clinic saleOctober 20, 2022If you want your hospital to be attractive to a buyer—grow. The practices that have three or more associates are the most desirable for corporates. Being in a growth trajectory is one of the attributes buyers look for as the value of the hospital with high multiples is often a projection of its value five years in the future.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFecal microbiota transplantation study results in fewer pooch paunchesOctober 20, 2022Now that the clinical phase of this trial is complete, the real work of data analysis begins. A first-of-its-kind multi-omics approach will evaluate the intestinal microbiota of participating dogs through DNA sequencing and measuring metabolites to assess functional changes in the gut. Winston notes even if FMT does not directly speed up weight loss, it could still have a powerful impact on health.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveI Feel Your Pain: How Empathic Communication and the Human Perception of Pain Influences Our Animal PatientsOctober 19, 2022This session: Attendees will learn how pain is an incredibly subjective and personal experience in humans. Perception of pain is influenced by numerous factors, including age, socioeconomic status, gender, and race. Animal pain may be subjectively affected by these human factors, for better or worse, from standpoints of both the owners/guardians and the treating veterinarians.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNovember pet- and vet-related calendarOctober 19, 2022When it comes to animals during November, turkeys are likely to first come to mind. But this is also the month that highlights senior pets and animal shelters. Consider doing a drive at your clinic for clients to donate goods to your local shelter for National Shelter Appreciation Week as a new way to combine November's feeling of thankfulness while also assisting pets and workers. It's a feel-good opportunity with pie and whipped cream being optional.Â
Why ancient errors can aid in modern medical diagnosisOctober 18, 2022Recent studies suggest many medical mistakes occur not due to a lack of knowledge, but to insidious defects in the way we think. To delve deeper into the concept of these defects, known as cognitive bias, we are going to take a journey through the cosmos.
Wildlife health supported by Betty White donationOctober 18, 2022The Betty White Estate has bestowed $150,000 to Morris Animal Foundation. The funding, the foundation says, will support the Betty White Wildlife Fund, which addresses critical health problems in wildlife.
