Tempting cat owners into your clinic with technologyJune 29, 2022A third of cats are expected to develop CKD in their lifetimes. The gift of an early disease warning creates a welcome opportunity for pet owners to get in front of disease, working with their veterinarians to applying early care interventions when they are most effective.
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Managing urinary obstruction in catsJune 29, 2022Urinary obstructions in cats are quite common in every practice. It is important to know the physiology behind treating these patients. There are multiple ways of un-obstructing these cats. It can mean life or death if veterinary professionals do not know how to care for these patients.
Does music have a calming effect on pets?June 28, 2022While more research is needed, music is widely viewed as beneficial for dogs and cats in kennels, shelters, and veterinary settings. Indeed, use of music, particularly so-called “classical music” (generally characterized by lower tempo and volume than other genres), is believed to be calming and to reduce stress and anxiety.
Using DNA to better calculate a dog's ageJune 27, 2022It has long been known humans and dogs age differently, but scientists have determined a better way to compare how dogs age compared to humans.
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.
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.
