HAB-py Tails: Shifting Perceptions, Similar Preferences, and Proof that the HAB Benefits go Both Ways Many veterinarians mention that a key driver of their desire to work in this field is the human-animal bond (HAB). Veterinarians are in a unique position to help pet parents build and strengthen that bond.
Algorithm: Diagnosis and Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections The classifications of urinary tract infection (UTI) have been revised based on the 2019 International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases guidelines.
Studies investigate how clients experience pet loss The Dog Aging Project shared two studies that offer a deeper look at how clients experience the loss of their dogs, as well as how veterinary professionals can better support families during their pet’s end-of-life process.
H5N1 bird flu is advancing east, with roughly 10 million birds affected in the past month The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has continued spreading across US commercial and backyard poultry operations in recent weeks.
How to Protect Your Practice’s Brand When veterinary practice owners think about the future of their business, they often focus on real estate, equipment, staffing needs, and financial performance. While those tangible assets matter, one of the most valuable and least understood assets is the brand.
5 Tips for Effective Veterinary Client Education Research has shown what pet owners think they already know about their cat or dog’s health care and what they want to learn from their veterinarians.
Expanding access to cancer care: 10% fluorescein sodium is a practical, low-cost method for intraoperative sentinel lymph node mapping in dogs The sentinel lymph node (SLN) is the initial LN that receives lymphatic drainage from a particular anatomical area and is frequently the first site of metastatic spread for a variety of canine cancers.
Long-term bezafibrate use shows promise for managing canine hypertriglyceridemia A research study shows that bezafibrate safely reduces canine hypertriglyceridemia by approximately 85%, even in the presence of endocrine disease.
What Veterinarians Should Advise Clients About Pain Control and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Dogs and Cats Recognizing and controlling pain in dogs and cats are important, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a mainstay of pain management, but can cause side effects, some of which can be serious.
A review of common ectoparasites of backyard chickens Backyard poultry ownership in the United States has increased dramatically in the last couple of years, with an estimated total of 85 million backyard chickens.
Raise value when you raise fees Value perception influences buying decisions, client satisfaction, and loyalty. Learn about opportunities to communicate value.
Guidelines For Diagnosis and Monitoring of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome An international group combining experts in the field and primary care veterinarians proposes a definition of the syndrome and practical diagnostic criteria.