Are ACE inhibitors effective in treating heart disease?February 26, 2020The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in dogs and cats with cardiac disease is a long-standing treatment that has been reevaluated periodically as new evidence is developed.
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Talking to pet owners about preventive care: A primerFebruary 25, 2020When veterinarians talk about preventive care, we typically take it to mean a host of recommendations aimed at health and longevity. Our broad range of suggestions might include dental care, exercise goals, and routine wellness visits that comprise screening tests, among other activities. However, the truth of the matter is we aren’t equally comfortable with each of these preventive care-related conversations.
Identifying congenital heart diseaseFebruary 19, 2020A heart murmur is a biomarker for congenital heart disease (CHD) in puppies and kittens. Almost every dog or cat with this condition will have a murmur, but hearing what it’s telling you isn’t always easy.
How should you handle lumps and bumps?February 19, 2020A mass is an extremely common finding in daily practice, yet it often presents a challenge. Should it be removed? Tested? Ignored?
Piezosurgery in dentistry and oral surgeryFebruary 19, 2020Recent advances in ultrasonic piezoelectric technology have allowed for clinical improvements in cutting and shaping bone.
Boehringer declares war on wormsFebruary 18, 2020Following the success of its Heartworm 2020 initiative, which saw 58,800 previously unprotected dogs receive heartworm disease prevention, Boehringer Ingelheim has upped the ante for 2021.
Revelations in oral health complianceFebruary 14, 2020If you want to increase dental compliance, your methods for educating clients need to be on point when owners are in your clinic.
Employee assistance programs: The basicsFebruary 14, 2020Employers are realizing that when a staff member’s personal problems are left unchecked, they can fester, bubble over, and impact every aspect of their life, including job performance.
Pet insurance: Learning from the U.K.February 13, 2020In 2018, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) reported an estimated 2.4 million insured dogs and cats, representing just two percent of the total pet population.
Why your clients are declining dentistryFebruary 13, 2020While eight out of 10 patients you examine will need dental treatments, fewer than four clients will accept professional care for their pets.
