The Latest on Veterinary Cardiology
Veterinary medicine has come a long way in recent years, especially in cardiology, where a large volume of research is underway. Researchers and specialists are making strides in interventional cardiology, which uses advanced procedures and imaging techniques to perform minimally invasive
Pet Travel Basics: Ready to Roam?
The smell of the open road! It’s a staple of the summer travel season. Oh wait, are we behind a garbage truck? What’s that smell? Oh, no Fluffy got car sick! Let’s rewind. This all could have been avoided. If
Heartworm Prevention: Creating a Habit
As the number of heartworm positive animals has increased from 2013 to 2015, one thing is clear – although we have made great strides against heartworm disease, the veterinary profession still has yet to control its spread.
Becoming a Fear Free Practice
What if I told you and your veterinary customers that utilizing one program would allow you to increase client visits, decrease patient and client stress, decrease the potential for vet clinic staff injuries, and potentially decrease one of the most frequent
Repair the Barrier, Not Rinse and Repeat
It's all well and good when the medicine your veterinary customers prescribe does the trick the first time around. But, when owners are not compliant with treatment instructions, skin infections don't respond to antibiotic therapy due to underlying disease, or
Brush Up Your Dental Care Message for Stronger Customer Engagement
In a recent study commissioned by Virbac Corporation, about half of pet owners surveyed reported that their veterinarian sells dental health products. However, these customers purchased only 14% of their dental products at the veterinary clinic and 74% of dental
Oh My, Myopathy!?!
Doberman pinschers are often considered the poster child for DCM. (Getty Images)We are all familiar with the pathophysiology-myocardial disease results in a progressive decrease in myocardial contractility and ventricular dilation. The cause in many cases has not been determined and
Can a Single Ingredient Stop Heartworm Disease Transmission in its Tracks?
A new study investigates whether repelling mosquitoes may make a difference in the heartworm disease transmission cycle. Did you know that a flea preventive you have already been recommending for your veterinary patients may provide an extra level of protection from
Trigger Warning: Recognizing Feline Anorexia
(Getty Images)Whether a cat presents to your clinic with anorexia or develops it during hospitalization, you can take steps to manage each case while the cat is in your care. According to Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (feline), during a presentation
Taking the Bite Out of Tooth Extraction
(Getty Images)Let's be honest, extracting teeth does not send too many veterinarians in general practice leaping for joy. However, these practical tips from a presentation on dental extractions at CVC Virginia Beach by Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC, a veterinary dentist