VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNine affordable ideas to recognize your staffMarch 30, 2023Fortunately, showing your team how valuable they are doesn’t have to cost much to be meaningful. Here are some ideas that will put smiles on their faces, and warm their hearts, while having a gentle impact on the reality of your bottom line.
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Clinical trials slated to test sumatriptan for animal useApril 1, 2023Cyclops patients experiencing ophthalmic-related migraines were the first non-fully human beings to receive sumatriptan, states Matthew Bookshtine, DVM, MS (Cryptozoology). Because of the success we saw, we are expanding clinical trials to China for the jian and in Serbia for the psoglav.
Sedation and patience key to treating unicornsApril 1, 2023Unicorns have become increasingly popular in recent years, and not just with millennial clients. However, treating unicorns comes with its own unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to avoiding getting gored by their sharp horns.
Nessie's pain in the neckApril 1, 2023One of the biggest pain points of the Loch Ness Monster is, not surprisingly, its incredibly long neck, which makes this species particularly prone to orthopedic issues. Cold laser therapy is the latest treatment to help.
Centaurs finally able to get coverage, treatmentApril 1, 2023Rhonda Bell, CVPM, CCFP, PCM-Digital, CDMP, weighed in from a practice manager perspective. “Dealing with patients with a human-animal body meant going through both human and pet insurance to get claims approved. Every clinic I ever worked at wanted to treat fauns and centaurs but some of them wouldn’t treat them because of the paperwork nightmare."
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhen is a canine seizure a brain tumor?March 24, 2023The neurological exam can be broken into hands-off and hands-on sections. In a patient with seizures, and, therefore by default, a neurolocalization of the prosencephalon, evaluating the patient’s mentation, how they navigate the room, postural reactions, and cranial nerve testing will be the most informative parts of the exam.
Vet gets assist from students, satellite dishApril 1, 2023When it came time to treat a small wound on Godzilla’s foot, Dr. Ghidorah had a unique solution. “Since we don’t have a cone that’s big enough to fit you, we’re going to use this satellite dish to keep you from licking your wound,” she said, requesting several students assist in putting on the makeshift cone.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSteps to a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and TreatmentMarch 23, 2023In this session, Mary L. Berg, BS, LATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry), covers the necessary steps to perform a Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment COHAT, understand the need to clean the entire tooth, and all the treatments available to halt disease progression. It will also include tips to make the cleaning procedure more efficient.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIs it time for the U.S. to go Dutch?March 16, 2023By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAAs veterinary professionals, we’re on the front lines of this debate. We know exactly how certain physical traits translate physiology to pathology. Of course, it is not just the brachycephalics. We see the influence of breed-related genetic disease multiple times every single day, often many times per patient. We see it so often that, like frogs in a pot, we have become mostly inured to it.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApril pet- and vet-related calendarMarch 15, 2023Looking for new ideas for clinic specials or social media posts? April has tons of options! Consider partnering with a local shelter or rescue for National Volunteer Week. Or run a microchipping promotion for National Pet ID Week. You can also do tie-ins related to National Heartworm Awareness Month or Hairball Awareness Day -- and many others! Use this calendar to schedule photo contests, social medial posts, or just display it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun.
