VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLaw & order: veterinarians in courtApril 29, 2021Understanding the responsibilities of being a professional veterinary witness are not limited to “telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” There are rights and responsibilities of being a witness in a criminal or civil trial. These include the proper collection of evidence, placing the facts of the case in perspective, and those facts are to be supported by the current scientific documentation and most reliable technology.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe practical art to triage emergenciesMarch 25, 2021Five patients coming in quick succession is common in a busy emergency practice; and just as common, it is cited a major cause for compassion fatigue and burn out. It begs the questions: “When you are the only doctor, or when your staff is overwhelmed, what options for managing patient load do you have?”
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCareer and entrepreneurial opportunities for veterinary nursesMarch 12, 2021Sometimes we need to watch others reach for their full potential and break out of the box in order to realize this same opportunity exists for us. It exists for all veterinary nurses, too. The box veterinary medicine has created is an invisible and false narrative, and our opportunities are only truly limited by our imagination. I’ve included a few examples of ways to enrich veterinary nurse careers, subsequently boosting the quality of veterinary medicine.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTreating canine osteoarthritis without opioidsMarch 4, 2021There is no reason to mask dogs’ arthritis pain with drugs. There are several techniques available to veterinarians that not only safely and effectively treat osteoarthritis pain, they can address its root cause: inflamed and damaged joints.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBenefits of using the Feline Grimace ScaleFebruary 25, 2021The availability of new pain scoring systems, the Feline Grimace Scale, and novel analgesic drugs and techniques allows the constant improvement of feline pain management.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTo 'dental month' or not to 'dental month?' February 5, 2021Veterinary technicians sound off on whether National Pet Dental Health Month is something worth celebrating.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow not to let a behavior case ruin your day -- partner upJanuary 8, 2021Partnering with experienced behaviorists and trainers helps your patients, your clients -- and your practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAnesthetic malignant hyperthermia in greyhoundsJanuary 1, 2021Greyhounds are known for their large muscle mass. Many also suffer from separation anxiety and can become stressed in a veterinary hospital setting. This combination is why some veterinarians believe greyhounds seem to suffer from non-MH hyperthermia more than other breeds.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLocal control of mast cell tumorsDecember 17, 2020Newer alternate therapies for mast cell tumors, such as ECT or TT, also have a role in veterinary medicine but they do not replace surgery.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveReducing HAIs in the practiceDecember 11, 2020Animal patients are also at risk for hospital-acquired infections after surgery. Keys to prevention include cleaning and disinfecting common areas around the clinic, not just exam rooms and surgery tables.
