Dermatitis, otitis externa among top pet insurance claims
Skin, dental, and stomach ailments are among last year’s most commonly claimed pet medical conditions, Nationwide reports.
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5 Questions With… Vernard Hodges, DVM, and Terrence Ferguson, DVM, stars of Critter Fixers: Country Vets
Veterinary Practice News recently caught up with “the Critter Fixers” for the Hill’s 2023 Annual End Pet Obesity Campaign, where Drs. Hodges and Ferguson shared more about their practice, what medical conditions they find common in the countryside, and their advice for practice owners and future veterinarians.
May pet- and vet-related calendar
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
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.
To really be professional, get personal
Match science with soul. Become a place where state-of-the-art meets state-of-the-heart.
Do routine, elective gonadectomies really increase dogs’ lifespan?
Many studies have reported a consistent association between canines being gonadectomized and longer average lifespan—several months to two years longer in females, and none to over a year longer in males. However, the methodology of these studies should be carefully assessed before accepting that the association between being gonadectomized and lifespan reflects a causal relationship.
Southeast U.S. “hotbed” for heartworms, warns AHS
An influx of heartworm-positive dogs across the U.S. and a general lack of prevention compliance are the driving factors behind the uptick in heartworm cases.
This is according to the American Heartworm Society (AHS). The group has unveiled its 2022 Heartworm Incidence Map, drawn from data provided by thousands of veterinary practices and shelters across the U.S.
The numbers show the locales with highest heartworm incidence continue to be those in and …
Generic feline allergic dermatitis med OKed by FDA
Cats who find themselves constantly licking, chewing, and scratching their skin due to feline allergic dermatitis can now benefit from a newly approved medication.
Dog bite education, awareness helps minimize surrenders
Helping owners understand dogs’ behavioral cues can go a long way in promoting peaceful coexistence between people and their canine companions.
Triage Vet Technicalities
This session: Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, covers every aspect of an ER veterinary triage, from input to intake, and informs you how to implement effective triage in your practice. It addresses use for general practices and specialty centers, via telemedicine and in-person. You won’t just be reading a temperature; you will be reading the whole room!