Feline heartworm diagnostic testingMarch 1, 2025Understanding the new American Heartworm Society guidelines, why and when to screen cats for heartworm infection.
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Canine Procedural Sedation Strategies – Optimizing Drug SelectionNovember 1, 2024Successful procedural sedation that optimizes drug and dose selection specific to the patient results in a better experience for both patients and staff.
AI aids in precision treatment for cancerSeptember 28, 2023This year, approximately six million dogs will be diagnosed with cancer. Although the incidence of canine cancer is nearly three times higher than human cancer, veterinarians have far fewer tools at their disposal to effectively treat their patients.
How best to survive a license complaintSeptember 22, 2023Although a license complaint from their state’s veterinary board is among the few things every veterinarian fears more than almost any other professional calamity, it is rare for veterinarians to lose licensure as a result of a complaint.
Genomics is too important to ignoreSeptember 21, 2023Genomics is simply the study of DNA’s effects on and interactions with all the other systems within a biological organism. What makes this field especially exciting right now is the sheer number of breakthroughs and practical applications making their way into human medical practice—and slowly but surely into veterinary practices.
Five techniques to utilize regional anesthesiaSeptember 20, 2023Analgesia is a critical component of veterinary medicine, and its use is essential to providing high-quality medical care for animals. In addition to making a pre-anesthetic plan, regional anesthesia/analgesia is an important part of balanced anesthesia in veterinary medicine. Regional analgesia involves using local anesthetics to block specific nerve pathways in a specific area of the body.
A guide on treating canine urinary obstructionSeptember 19, 2023Urinary obstruction in our canine patients is not as common as their feline counterparts, but is still considered a life-threatening emergency and should be treated with urgency.
This is not your typical tonsillar SCCSeptember 14, 2023Dr. John Lewis recently saw a case that was a good reminder of the varying appearances of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Humanizing your practice digitallySeptember 13, 2023As more pet owners turn to the internet to find and research veterinary clinics, your practice's online presence is crucial in creating a positive and lasting impression.
Connecting with clients as a pet parentSeptember 12, 2023Why not better your client communication by sharing personal experiences as a pet parent?
