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
The Shifting Significance of Serial Serum Chemistries
Time after time. (Getty Images)Frustrated by what is really significant when performing serum chemistry profiles? At CVC Kansas City, Craig Ruaux, BVSc (Hons), PhD, MACVSc, DACVIM-SA, an associate professor of small animal internal medicine at Oregon State University's College of
The ‘Ugh’s and ‘Why’s of Chronic Otitis
Chronic otitis: it's a ruff situation for everyone (Photo: Shutterstock/Eric Isselee). Chronic otitis is at it again How do we prevent otitis from recurring? At CVC Kansas City, James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), reviewed the best practices of ear treatment,
What’s New in Canine Lymphoma
Dr. Ettinger says B-cell lymphoma is most common in breeds like Doberman pinschers. Photo: Shutterstock.comWhere are we with the current state of canine lymphoma treatment? At a recent CVC, Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (oncology), offered veterinarians some answers to that