Intermittent fasting could regulate feline eating habitsSeptember 24, 2020Cats fed once daily were found to be more satisfied with their food intake than those who eat multiple times.
Education Center - SponsoredReclaiming Lost Hours: How Digital Prescription Management Is Reshaping Veterinary Workflowsby • MWI Animal HealthAs administrative burdens grow, digital prescription management offers veterinary teams a path to greater efficiency, fewer errors, and more time for patient care.
Charting puppy growth can avoid plump poochesSeptember 24, 2020Sixty-eight percent of dogs that develop obesity by age three have been larger-than-average since puppyhood, research shows.
In-store veterinary clinic hits milestoneSeptember 23, 2020The ever-increasing demand for companion animal care has resulted in the rapid expansion of in-store veterinary clinics at a big box pet retailer.
Clear communication key when leading amidst uncertaintySeptember 23, 2020When guiding a team, clear communication and a sense of understanding is key, regardless of the landscape.
Battling the radiology backlogSeptember 22, 2020The use of AI in veterinary radiology can make both radiology specialists and veterinarians more efficient, improving patient care and practice revenue.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBest practices for managing part-time clinicians at multidoctor practicesSeptember 22, 2020 Veterinary practice is a team effort, requiring commitment and dedication from all staff members to provide optimal care for each pet, keep clients happy, and maintain profitability. Within a multidoctor practice, this team effort can be put to the test when some of the clinicians work part-time. Why choose part-time? Veterinarians who choose to work part-time do so for a variety of reasons, such as pursuing a second career. Laura Hoffman, DVM, who works as the sole part-time veterinarian in a multidoctor practice and teaches in the pre-veterinary medicine/veterinary technology department at Murray State University in Murray, Ky., knew full-time veterinary practice was not for her. Doing part-time veterinary work gave her "the ability to have another career while staying current with medicines, treatments, and diagnostics in veterinary medicine," says Dr. Hoffman. Karen Todd-Jenkins, VMD, who works as a part-time veterinarian at two veterinary practices and is a medical writer, has been doing relief and part-time veterinary work for more than 15 years. This type of work "gives me the variety and schedule flexibility I need," she says. "I don't think I'd be nearly as happy or fulfilled working full-time." Other reasons veterinarians choose part-time work include raising …
Euthanasia certification strengthens client-veterinarian relationshipSeptember 21, 2020The process of helping a pet cross the Rainbow Bridge can make or break a veterinary team’s relationship with a client.
Pet odor spray nabs international eco awardSeptember 18, 2020The manufacturer of all-natural pet products has received international recognition for its patented stain- and odor-eliminating spray.
Preventative for deadly puppy disease may be imminentSeptember 18, 2020An efficacy study of a monoclonal antibody targeting canine parvovirus has shown complete efficacy in its prevention, its maker says.
Cat companionship can be therapeutic, tooSeptember 17, 2020Pet Partners has teamed up with Purina to help increase awareness and advocacy for the therapeutic benefits of cats.
