Is your practice in Charleston, W.Va.? Watch out for roundwormsNovember 17, 2020Charleston, W.Va., is the number one city for roundworm in October, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
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Seven ways COVID has changed how we deliver pet health careNovember 16, 2020So much has changed since the start of 2020 that it’s almost impossible to prioritize the challenges we’ve confronted.
The "good death" revolution—Companion animal euthanasia in the modern ageNovember 16, 2020With the increased attention given to the human-animal bond, particularly during COVID; the emotional complexity of animals; and the recent and welcomed focus on veterinary wellness, the importance of a good death has risen to center stage.
Why is my patient waking up while still under anesthesia?November 16, 2020The art and science of anesthesia is keeping the patient under an appropriate anesthetic depth.
How you can prevent iatrogenic mandibular fracturesNovember 16, 2020The clinical specialist plays many roles, including support of the general practitioner (GP). The former can be a valuable resource for the latter, offering advice when preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative questions arise.
Three reasons why now is a good time to invest in capital equipmentNovember 16, 2020As veterinarians continue to adapt to COVID-driven procedures and slowly refill their schedules, they can’t afford to lose sight of the indicator of a healthy practice—the bottom line.
Individualized care central to trial canine osteosarcoma treatment methodNovember 16, 2020Dogs diagnosed with a deadly form of bone cancer may soon have a greater chance of survival, thanks to the expansion of a clinical trial.
Seven magic tips to get more sleepNovember 16, 2020An informal survey among veterinary professionals, starting with this author, reveals most of us suffer from a chronic lack of sleep.
Wacky pet insurance claims recognizedNovember 16, 2020From an Australian cattle dog who sustained a mouth-to-mouth collision with another dog at a park to a playful boxer who ran through a glass window to greet a visitor, the nominees of this year’s Hambone Awards by Nationwide are as peculiar as ever.
Destroying controlled substance waste vs. destroying expired or unwanted medsNovember 13, 2020It appears we, as a profession, need a very clear understanding of these two regulatory systems to help minimize our controlled substances risk.
