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National Pet Dental Health Month 2012
Animal Tracks is a weekly podcast for pet owners featuring pet health and safety tips from some of the leading veterinary experts in the United States. - Mon, 01/30/2012 - 9:00am
February 1 marks the beginning of National Pet Dental Health Month. More than just a cosmetic issue, bad breath and yellow teeth can be a sign of serious disease in our pets, which may affect their kidneys, livers, and hearts. Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets, and 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats by age 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society. In this podcast, Dr. Linda DeBowes, veterinarian at Shoreline Veterinary Dental Clinic in Seattle, talks about the importance of dental health for our pets.
Categories: Animal welfare , Associations , Veterinary Practice
Mange in Pets
Animal Tracks is a weekly podcast for pet owners featuring pet health and safety tips from some of the leading veterinary experts in the United States. - Tue, 01/17/2012 - 9:00am
Most pet owners that have dealt with skin issues in their pets will agree that they are some of the most common (and also some of the most frustrating) problems an animal can have. In this podcast, Dr. Marcia Schwassmann, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist in Maitland, Fla., discusses mange in pets.
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Idea Exchange: Keep spare glasses on hand for hurried pet owners
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Sat, 12/31/2011 - 11:00pm
Owners dropping off their pets for surgery in a rush will appreciate this reader tip.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: Create your own warming waterbeds
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Sat, 12/31/2011 - 11:00pm
Warm up cold patients with this do-it-yourself waterbed.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: A less painful way to remove torn nails
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Sat, 12/31/2011 - 11:00pm
Ophthalmic proparacaine can help with this sensitive procedure.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: Keep spare glasses on hand for hurried pet owners
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Sat, 12/31/2011 - 11:00pm
Owners dropping off their pets for surgery in a rush will appreciate this reader tip.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: Create your own warming waterbeds
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Sat, 12/31/2011 - 11:00pm
Warm up cold patients with this do-it-yourself waterbed.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Protecting Pets From Wildlife
Animal Tracks is a weekly podcast for pet owners featuring pet health and safety tips from some of the leading veterinary experts in the United States. - Mon, 12/19/2011 - 9:00am
As pet owners, we do all we can to safeguard our pets from dangers in and around the house. We can do a lot to keep some risks—like medications, poisonous plants, and antifreeze—away from our pets, but some dangers—like wild animals—may be out of our control. In this podcast, Dr. Bernadine Cruz, associate veterinarian at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital in Laguna Woods, Calif., talks about what we can do to protect our pets from wildlife.
Categories: Animal welfare , Associations , Veterinary Practice
A Veterinarian, and Now a Veteran
Animal Tracks is a weekly podcast for pet owners featuring pet health and safety tips from some of the leading veterinary experts in the United States. - Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:00am
When talking about veterinarians, we try to avoid the term "vets" to avoid any confusion with the term "veterans." Dr. Lisa Walker is a vet in both senses of the word. Dr. Walker is an emergency room veterinarian at Ann Arbor Animal Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., and she recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan, where she served as a veterinarian through the U.S. Army Reserves. In this podcast, Dr. Walker discusses her role overseas, and the larger role veterinarians play in the U.S. military.
Categories: Animal welfare , Associations , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: A dental picture is worth a thousand words
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:00pm
Use before-and-after photos to increase compliance.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: Double glove to ensure no smell lingers on your fingers
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:00pm
This reader tip will help you avoid anal gland odor.
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Idea Exchange: Make emergencies easier on clients by providing directions
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:00pm
Help your clients quickly find an emergency hospital during your off hours.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: Exam room organizing made super easy
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:00pm
Plastic bins and labels are the key to this organization tip.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: Totally tubular package repurposing
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:00pm
Keep insulin tubes safe and cool during transport with this reader tip.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: A dental picture is worth a thousand words
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:00pm
Use before-and-after photos to increase compliance.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Diabetes in Pets
Animal Tracks is a weekly podcast for pet owners featuring pet health and safety tips from some of the leading veterinary experts in the United States. - Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:00am
Diabetes affects one in every 200 cats, and one in every 400-500 dogs. While there are serious symptoms and consequences to this disease, proper diabetes management can keep our diabetic pets in good health. In this podcast, Dr. Sandy Willis, a small animal internal medicine specialist at Phoenix Central Laboratory in Everett, Wash., discusses diabetes in pets.
Categories: Animal welfare , Associations , Veterinary Practice
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Animal Tracks is a weekly podcast for pet owners featuring pet health and safety tips from some of the leading veterinary experts in the United States. - Mon, 11/14/2011 - 9:00am
Puppies and kittens are adorable. This certainly isn't breaking news. And it's no surprise that many people, when considering bringing a pet into their homes, primarily look into adopting a puppy or a kitten. In the meantime, however, they may be overlooking older dogs and cats that might be a more suitable fit for their homes and lifestyles. To help get these older animals out of shelters and into homes, November has been designated as Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Dr. René Carlson, president of the AVMA, explains why older dogs and cats make such great pets.
Categories: Animal welfare , Associations , Veterinary Practice
Lost and Found
Animal Tracks is a weekly podcast for pet owners featuring pet health and safety tips from some of the leading veterinary experts in the United States. - Mon, 11/07/2011 - 9:00am
Although it may be difficult to estimate the number of stray dogs and cats living in the United States, it is a significant enough number that people encounter them on a regular basis. A common question that arises in this situation is, "what should I do?" In this podcast, Dr. Bernadine Cruz, associate veterinarian at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital in Laguna Woods, Calif., discusses what you should do when coming across a stray dog or cat.
Categories: Animal welfare , Associations , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: Keep blades handy—and safe—in the exam room
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Mon, 10/31/2011 - 10:00pm
This reader tip involves using magentic strips to store scalpel blades.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
Idea Exchange: Let picky cats pick their own food
Idea Exchange -- Creative clinical ideas for veterinary medical practice sent to us by veterinarians and staff members. Updated monthly. - Mon, 10/31/2011 - 10:00pm
Try this reader tip that involves offering clients a sample food pack for feline diets.
Categories: Associations , Veterinary Economics , Veterinary Practice
