Electronic surveillance in the veterinary settingNovember 6, 2018A veterinary practice owner in Pennsylvania was recently charged with 10 counts of violating the state wiretapping law by secretly recording workplace conversations. If convicted, the practice owner could be imprisoned for up to seven years and be required to pay a fine of up to $15,000 for each offense. At the practice owner’s arraignment, bail was set at $25,000.
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Mind map to solve problems visuallyNovember 6, 2018Mind mapping is a creative way to brainstorm, strategize, and even learn something new. The term mind mapping was created and trademarked in the 1960s by Tony Buzan, a leading British brain expert who authored more than 100 books. The thought process facilitated by mind mapping allows your brain to work in a more natural fashion.
RVTTC designated a WSAVA affiliate memberNovember 5, 2018The Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC) is the newest affiliate member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Global Veterinary Community.
Nutrition's role in cancer patientsNovember 5, 2018Nutrition is always important in helping a sick pet get better, and it can be an essential element of care for cancer patients and for pets recovering from debilitating illnesses or surgery. Cancer and its treatments may alter the body’s ability to tolerate particular foods or use certain nutrients; moreover, clients often have a firm belief in nutrition as good medicine and may ask about or even insist on special diets or supplements for pets undergoing cancer treatments or otherwise in need of tender loving care.
Strategies for holiday season sanityNovember 5, 2018The holiday season is filled with hustle and bustle. While some might take delight in these exciting times, others may become overwhelmed. Tranquility can be found in the upcoming weeks if you know where to look for it. Decreasing your personal stress, showing gratitude, and actively seeking stress relievers for your team are just a few areas where small changes can make a big difference.
Food allergy: Fact versus fictionNovember 5, 2018Day in and day out, we as veterinarians, and particularly as veterinary dermatologists, are asked, “What should I feed my pet?” It’s such a loaded question, given all the misinformation available about canine and feline diets. The most reputable source should be the veterinarian, yet clients take to pet food blogs, pet store employees, or their neighbors for “information.”
Conservative treatment options for partial and complete CCL tears in dogsNovember 1, 2018Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) insufficiency is the most common cause of hind limb lameness in dogs. In 2003 alone, dog owners in the U.S. spent $1.32 billion for the treatment of CCL injuries in their pets. As an important stabilizer of the stifle joint, the CCL’s three main functions are to prevent hyperextension of the stifle, internal rotation of the tibia, and most importantly to prevent tibial thrust in relation to the femur. Once torn, the damaged CCL leaves the stifle unstable and results in chronic, progressive lameness, predisposition to meniscal tearing, and ultimately, the formation of osteoarthritis.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?November 1, 2018 Presentation A patient is dysphoric when recovering from anesthesia. Challenge How do you diagnose dysphoria? What do you need to differentiate dysphoria from? How would you treat dysphoria? Check your answer on the next page.
Cats need to hunt, forage for meals, says AAFPNovember 1, 2018Medical, social, and emotional problems resulting from the way most cats are currently fed and the best methods to appropriately feed them, are the principal topics addressed in Feline Feeding Programs: Addressing Behavioral Needs to Improve Feline Health and Wellbeing, the American Association of Feline Practitioners’ (AAFP’s) newly released consensus statement.
AVMA named animal health organization of the yearNovember 1, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) was named 2018 Animal Health Organization of the Year by the Pet Philanthropy Circle during its annual Pet Hero Awards.
