Feline-friendly tactics help boost the bottom lineMarch 12, 2020Refining the cat-handling skills of team members can help get feline patients through the door and on an exam table.
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COVID-19 pandemic: What to do with pets during self-isolationMarch 12, 2020Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), and animal health groups are reminding owners to include pets in their preparedness plans.
Pets reduce loneliness, social isolation in peopleMarch 11, 2020A new report, released jointly by Mars Petcare and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), offers an effective “roadmap” for advancing research addressing how human-animal interaction (HAI) can curb loneliness and social isolation in humans.
COVID-19 research underway in LouisianaMarch 11, 2020Researchers at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU SVM) are hoping to develop a vaccine that could be used to prevent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in humans.
Bill battles student debt crisisMarch 10, 2020Veterinary students interested in pursuing careers in specialized medicine may soon enjoy a financial break with the introduction of the VET MED Act.
Digital badges show practice managers' credentials, expertiseMarch 10, 2020A new online tool from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) allows practice managers to digitally share their certified veterinary practice manager (CVPM) certification with colleagues and potential employers.
Why fear and pain go hand in handMarch 10, 2020A Fear Free pain management roundtable discussion, held at VMX 2020, explored the role pain plays in elevating fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in patients.
COVID-19: Tips for protecting you and your staffMarch 9, 2020As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect people around the world, many are wondering what can be done to protect themselves and others.
Infection-fighting dressing gets distribution dealMarch 9, 2020A Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-) approved antimicrobial wound dressing will now be readily available at practices, clinics, animal hospitals, and academic research facilities across the U.S.
AAHA: Anesthesia prep begins at homeMarch 6, 2020When it comes to administering anesthesia, the responsibility of ensuring a patient remains safe and a client stays calm begins long before an animal enters the operating room.
