A perspective on brachycephalic surgeryJune 27, 2022Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a complex combination of anatomic anomalies leading to restricted air movement in brachycephalic breeds. This syndrome generally includes varying degrees of stenotic nares, everted laryngeal saccules, redundant laryngeal tissue, presence of abnormal concha, elongated soft palate, and tracheal hypoplasia.
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Bloodhound named top dog at WestminsterJune 27, 2022A bloodhound named Trumpet has become the first of his breed to take “Best in Show’” at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Taking the fear out of inventory budgetsJune 27, 2022When trying to create/monitor a budget for your inventory, a few major factors come into play. Counting inventory, turnover rates, purging inventory, reorder points, monitoring your revenue, and budgeting are all great starting points to getting back on track.
Do you have a thief in your practice?June 27, 2022The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates nearly 75 percent of all employees have stolen from their employers at least once, and one in three business failures is the direct result of employee theft
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePowerful Client Communication Through Social MediaJune 24, 2022Rhonda Bell, CVPM, CCFP, addresses how client communication is more vital than ever before but also more restricted than ever. Sharing positive news and ideas is challenging right now. Where do you begin? How do you have great communication with clients when face to face dialogue is not possible for so many? This is a great opportunity to use your practice social media platforms to communicate with clients.
Five functions of a purpose-driven teamJune 24, 2022You and your team have experienced and overcome a lot in the past two years. Be sure to acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments! The next step is to move forward to the fundamental basics with intent. Set your sights on cultivating an innovative, purpose-driven veterinary team.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRehabilitative care for senior petsJune 24, 2022Both a pet’s family and healthcare providers would welcome other solutions to naturally extend a pet’s life, health, and happiness. In recent years, many providers have seen rehabilitative therapies as a possible answer. Similar to its place in human medicine, rehab is being used by skilled, experienced professionals to work either along with, or instead of, surgery or medication. The practice rebuilds patient strength that has been lost through age, injury, overuse, or illness.
Change your loop, change your lifeJune 24, 2022Do you ever tell yourself, “Don’t think about it, let it go,” only to find the thing you are not supposed to be thinking about is all you think about? It’s as if you are stuck in a thinking loop. You are. You are having “looping thoughts,” which are also known as ruminating thoughts.
Why a practice should build net worthJune 23, 2022Practice ownership is not an easy feat, and the demands put on you as the owner can feel unsurmountable. If you are a practicing veterinarian, it can be difficult to run a successful business while practicing high-quality medicine.
'Seek and destroy' cancer trial explores nonsurgical therapiesJune 23, 2022A first-of-its-kind non-surgical cancer therapy is currently being tested at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in Canada. Called a “seek and destroy” alternative therapy option, the treatment combines light-activated nanoparticles called porphysomes with photodynamic therapy (PDT).
