Managing the practice’s finances
Successful management of your practice starts with your accounting software. Whether you are a new or seasoned practice owner or manager, having an accounting system you can trust is a must.
April 2023
Diagnosing cancer cases in general practice – ‘Where do I start?’
Like most medical cases, a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment is the best place to start. You do not need to know details of prognosis and survival times of every type of cancer to come up with a good diagnostic plan and starting point with your clients.
Emergency Stabilization for General Practitioners
In this session, Kate Boatright, VMD, provides general practitioners with a real-world, step-by-step approach to assessing and stabilizing small animal emergency cases. It also addresses considerations for patient transfer to an emergency/specialty hospital, as well as communication tips with emergency clinicians.
Practicing flexible and accurate thinking
Improve your thinking process in three easy steps: recognition of thinking traps, reflection using the Cognitive ABC model, and development of an agile and focused mind.
Handling unrealistic client demands
It’s impressive, really, the extent to which we can unwittingly create client monsters by actually upping the quality of our care.
What to expect with your first job
Recent veterinary graduates have a lot to offer. With solid experience in their first jobs, they can grow into exceptional doctors.
Popsicle-stick sized pooch crowned shortest living dog
A “pocket-sized” Chihuahua named Pearl has achieved the Guinness World Record for world’s shortest living dog.
Health, well-being of PTSD support dogs focus of new study
The Morris Animal Foundation-funded research will explore how working with veterans with PTSD impacts service dogs’ overall health.
Lentils, beans not linked to canine heart problems, researchers say
To investigate the association between ‘pulse’ ingredients typically used in grain-free dog foods (i.e. lentils, beans, peas) and instances of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), U of G researchers conducted a randomized, controlled trial of 28 Siberian huskies.
Introducing telehealth to your practice
Just as telehealth is becoming a normal and expected option for care in the human world, many consumers expect the same is available from their veterinary medical teams.