Education, observation key to conquering skin allergiesJuly 30, 2020For veterinarians who are keen to talk to clients about skin allergies, now’s the time to scratch that itch.
Education Center - SponsoredIntegrating Therapeutic Nutrition for Chronic Allergiesby • Hill's Pet NutritionIntended for veterinary audiences
Shelter dogs find celeb advocateJuly 29, 2020Charles Melton, star of TV’s Riverdale, has partnered with Purina One on a new campaign aimed at promoting and encouraging shelter adoptions.
Food for thought: Dietary considerations in feline lower urinary tract diseasesJuly 29, 2020When presented with a cat with clinical signs consistent with lower urinary tract disease, it is important to gain an accurate history, then think about the animal's diet.
Canine congestive heart failure chews OKedJuly 28, 2020The chews, which contain spironolactone and benazepril hydrochloride, have been approved for use with other medications (e.g. diuretics) for the management of the clinical signs of mild, moderate, or severe congestive heart failure in dogs due to atrioventricular valvular insufficiency (AVVI).
Is more debt good for your financial future?July 28, 2020If you're hoping to buy or expand a practice, you may think your educational debt means you won't be able to get a business loan. Even if you could get funded, the very idea of adding a few hundred thousand dollars in debt may give you what is commonly, if not medically, described as the heebie-jeebies. It's time to change your thinking. Not only are you likely to be overwhelmed with lenders happy to do business with you, but owning a profitable practice is also one of the best ways to pay down your student loans in less time. That will leave you able to do things you'd like better than servicing personal debt. Think buying a home, saving for retirement or your kids' college fund, or going on real vacations. "Being in business for yourself and growing that business makes sense," says Greg O'Brien. He and his wife, Emily, own O'Brien Veterinary Group in the greater Chicago area. "Getting your mind set to do that can be challenging, even for a group of people as intelligent as veterinarians. Often, the first thing so many veterinarians need to do is examine and reprogram their relationship with money." Understanding the number …
Is glucosamine effective for treating osteoarthritis?July 27, 2020As trained members of a scientific profession, it is best to understand why anecdotal evidence supporting the use of glucosamine is not a sufficient justification for recommending or selling it to client.
Test your knowledge with the August Brain Teaser!July 27, 2020Can you solve this puzzle? Test your veterinary knowledge with the August Brain Teaser!
Injectable sedative pulled due to lidocaine contaminationJuly 27, 2020Fresenius Kabi USA, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), issued a voluntary recall of two lots of dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9 percent sodium chloride (NaCl) injection.
Increased diversity, inclusivity at center of industry-wide challengeJuly 27, 2020The Pet Sustainability Coalition has teamed up with technology platform WeSpire to create a 30-day challenge aimed at inspiring 1,000 small actions to lay the groundwork for long-term DEI improvement.
Easing anxiety top-ranking task for PTSD service dogsJuly 23, 2020Disrupting episodes of anxiety might be the most incredible gift a service dog can give to a handler diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
