Insurance talk for every life stage
Personalizing the pet insurance conversation for each stage of the pet’s life can resonate more deeply with the client and drive them toward action—and it does not have to be complicated.
November 2023
Canine respiratory disease-stricken San Diego shelter puts a pause on surrenders
Due to occurrences of Strep zoo and a bacterial infection called Mycoplasma, the San Diego Humane Society is limiting its dog intake to stray animals through Dec. 1
Nonsurgical treatment for canine osteosarcoma to be explored in new study
The new research is set to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel drug combination tailored to giant-breed dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
A peek behind the lab service curtain
Vendor management is not yet a common term in veterinary business, yet is an integral part of everyday practice. Managing and balancing vendor costs with value received is critical, but knowledge and successful strategies are often quiet, internal secrets.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?
Presentation: A 12-week-old kitten presents for palpable defect in sternum.
$300,000 grant supports aspiring DVMs
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) partners with Chewy Health in launching a new scholarship grant program for underserved veterinary students.
Mythbusters—Emergency and Critical Care Pharma Edition
Do we still need to use heparin to flush peripheral IV catheters? Should you still stock doxapram in my neonatal resuscitation kit? What about administering steroids or pain medications to emergency patients? Liz Hughston, RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC), addresses these emergency and critical care pharmacological questions, along with evidence to support recommendations.
The dedication of detection dogs
Depending on the nature of the disaster, there may be debris that can cause lacerations, smoldering embers that can cause burns, and toxic compounds in the dirt, ash, and air. It’s into these challenging environments that human remains detection dogs and their handlers are willing venture to do their vital jobs.
Address multiple conditions through nutrition.
With Multifunction formulas, addressing multiple health conditions may be easier than you think.
5 steps to shorter, effective scheduling calls
Client service representatives spend four to six hours a day on scheduling tasks. With staff shortages and high call volumes, they need to shorten and make calls more purposeful.