Time to Tick Talk
In this session: Ruth Scimera, VMD, MSc, PhD, DACVM-Parasitology, reviews several different tick-borne diseases in dogs and cats with an emphasis in clinical diagnostic challenges and treatment options.
Managing Atopic Dermatitis: Why Parasite Control Matters
In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., Dipl. AVCD, discusses isoxazolines as a key management tool for allergic pets, and shows how they improve outcomes for patients.
Caution: Eight moral hazards to beware of in vet life
While the ways in which we can morally and ethically stray can look vastly different depending on our role, it is undoubtedly true those with the most responsibility experience the greatest exposure to veterinary moral hazards. Dr. Patty Khuly addresses eight of the most common moral scenarios that put you behind the 8-ball.
Key skin-deep treatments for exotics (birds, reptiles and small mammals)
Olivia A. Petritz, DVM, DACZM, presents an expanded version of The Wild Side column from the April 2024 issue of Veterinary Practice News on avian and reptile dermatology, featuring exclusive VPN Plus+ content on skin issues with rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and poultry.
Small Ruminants 101 for Small Animal Practitioners
In this session: Pippa Gibbons, BVetMed (Hons), MS, DACVIM (LA), MRCVS DipVetEd, discusses basic small ruminant medicine, herd management, and case work up. Emphasis will be on the individual or small herd/flocks that may present to small animal practitioners. Legal drug use is also discussed. Collection of diagnostic samples with videos are shown.
May pet- and vet-related calendar
May isn’t just for moms, there are many days recognizing furry and scaled “kids” all month long! From National Specially-abled Pets Day and World Turtle Day, along with 31 days of National Service Dog Eye Examination Month and Foster Care Month. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? What about recognizing some “foster fail” employees? There’s also Receptionists Day. There are many “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
May pet- and vet-related calendar
May isn’t just for moms, there are many days recognizing furry and scaled “kids” all month long! From National Specially-abled Pets Day and World Turtle Day, along with 31 days of National Service Dog Eye Examination Month and Foster Care Month. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? What about recognizing some “foster fail” employees? There’s also Receptionists Day. There are many “out of the box” holidays to showcase!
Tech Talk: 30 years in and still going strong
That cat lived to be 18 years old and never put up a fight when I got my backpack out and popped her inside for a quick ride outside to our reading spot. She gave me my first experiences with a pet during post-op recovery care, as well as a well-remembered lesson in how to medicate a cat, claws and teeth included.
Six practice models to reinvigorate independent small animal practices
Since independent clinics are small, we are nimble. We just have to keep thinking outside that damned box. With that in mind, here are six ideas Dr. Patty Khuly has been pondering with an eye toward spicing up how we think about independent small animal practice.
Six practice models to reinvigorate independent small animal practices
Since independent clinics are small, we are nimble. We just have to keep thinking outside that damned box. With that in mind, here are six ideas Dr. Patty Khuly has been pondering with an eye toward spicing up how we think about independent small animal practice.