Author name: Elizabeth Anderson Lopez

Mast Cell Tumors: Options for the Primary Veterinarian

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This session: Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM, discusses recent advances in testing and treating mast cell disease as well as a review. Mast cell tumors can be challenging to treat. There are many new options available, making it difficult to keep up with the current trends and to know what to do next. Pet owners have many questions and not all have the same goals for the treatment of their pet. This talk focuses on what the primary veterinarian can do from understanding pathology reports and testing to treatments with injectable drugs and surgery. It also reviews prognosis and survival time with the various types of mast cell tumors and treatment pursued.

Introduction to Oncology:  Easy Peasy Basics

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This session: Lindsay Hallman, VTS,  touches on the history of cancer, and chemotherapy, as well as the modern use of chemotherapy in veterinary medicine. The second half of the lecture focuses on common oncological emergencies, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, mast cell tumors, and lymphoma.

Creating a ‘Go Bag’ in Case of Emergency

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We never know when Mother Nature might strike, even in areas not “known” for fires, floods, etc. That’s why we created this “Go Bag” infographics for you to use freely in your clinics for your clients. It tells them what they should pack —from food and toys to current medical records—in case of emergency. 

12 good ways to combat bad online reviews; or worse – a targeted attack

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Ongoing legal action hasn’t yet stopped her. Though we have successfully barred her from the premises, she has pledged to wage war online—indefinitely. It would be piteous were it not so damaging. I keep trying to put it into perspective (this is a sick person, etc.) and offer emotional support to my associate, who is bearing the brunt of it, but it is a hard thing to have to handle amid all the other stresses of life in the veterinary trenches; and handle them we must!

12 good ways to combat bad online reviews; or worse – a targeted attack

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Ongoing legal action hasn’t yet stopped her. Though we have successfully barred her from the premises, she has pledged to wage war online—indefinitely. It would be piteous were it not so damaging. I keep trying to put it into perspective (this is a sick person, etc.) and offer emotional support to my associate, who is bearing the brunt of it, but it is a hard thing to have to handle amid all the other stresses of life in the veterinary trenches; and handle them we must!

Emergency Stabilization for General Practitioners

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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.

May pet- and vet-related calendar

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May Day? There are tons of pet-related May Days 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!

Pandemic technology, post-pandemic

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So much of what emerged during the pandemic and what is likely to stay is based in efficiency and sustainability. Most of these advancements make practices faster, leaner, more accurate, and greener. They offer incredible benefits and conveniences to the clients, the patients, the practice, the staff, and even the environment.

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