Hospira recalls bacteriostatic water for injectionSeptember 12, 2019Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, has issued a voluntary recall on one lot of sterile, nonpyrogenic preparation of water for injection due concerns over sterilization.
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One-third of owners prefer their pet over their kidsSeptember 11, 2019Americans certainly love their pets—in some cases, even more than their own flesh and blood.
Owners should consider animals when disaster planningSeptember 11, 2019September marks National Disaster Preparedness Month, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition is doing its part to ensure the safety of America’s furry family members.
A sit-down with Jane GoodallSeptember 10, 2019At 85 years of age, Dame Jane Goodall is as observant as ever. She instantly spots the gorilla motif on my tie, a souvenir from a trip to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. She also observes I’m writing a story for a veterinary publication.
Game of phonesSeptember 10, 2019Last spring, I attended one of those drug company-run boondoggles designed to “thank veterinarians” for their support and impart practice leadership skills.
Not all supplements are created equalSeptember 10, 2019Unfortunately, with the majority of these products, marketing overrides science. Owners spend money on products that may or may not be effective.
Boehringer offers tips for Lyme disease preventionSeptember 10, 2019As summer shifts to fall, Boehringer Ingelheim wants to remind owners to remain vigilant in protecting their pets against Lyme disease.
Administering fluids per rectumSeptember 9, 2019In equine practice, administration of fluids is sometimes necessary for conditions such as colic, heat exhaustion, dehydration, or shock.
The superachievers' 10 habits for successSeptember 9, 2019It's not easy to find advice on how to be successful that hasn't been rehashed 6,739 times. Craig Ballantyne, author of the book, The Perfect Day Formula, shares 10 unusual pieces of advice on his website, earlytorise.com. He takes his cue from American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Jim Rohn, who once said, "Successful people do what unsuccessful people don't want to do." I tend to agree with this statement. Introspection Thoughtful introspection is a way to look at your life and find obstacles that could be holding you back. You can do that with the help of a family member, a friend, a mentor, or a coach. Let them walk you through how they see your life, your vision, and your definition of success. They may be able to pinpoint what is slowing you down or throwing you off course. They also can narrow down your strengths and weaknesses. This could help you recognize areas of your life you need to spend extra time focusing on, or maybe destructive habits that could be interfering with your success. In addition, spend time studying yourself to see if there is anything you'd like to change or improve, such as bad …
AAHA publication promotes preventive careSeptember 9, 2019Veterinarians looking for ways to enhance their preventive care protocols are in luck, thanks to a new resource from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
