It has become clear that depression is not completely a chemical imbalance, writes Allison Aubrey. Researchers identified seven healthy habits and found that people who maintained five or more of them had a 57 percent lower risk of depression. Source: NPR, September 19, 2023. Link. Sleep is the top habit followed by nutrition. Also see: What to know about seasonal … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2023
Stop babysitting employees
Every conflict that escalates can be traced back to a conversation that should have happened but didn’t, writes Marlene Chism. She shares ways to stop feeling like you’re babysitting employees and asserts that terms like “babysitting” and “micromanager” are loaded words used by leaders to avoid responsibility. Source: SmartBrief, October 2, 2023. Link. If you’re a leader, … [Read more...]
Self-evaluation
Self-assessment can help executives evaluate their impact on others, as well as give them useful direction on their own self-development and future direction. Source: JayMcdonald.com, September 2023. Link. Life is about how we build on our experiences to grow to be more fulfilled and to bring happiness to ourselves and to others. INSIGHT: Hire the mirror that doesn’t … [Read more...]
NAVC shares 2024 VMX educational direction and World’s Fair style event plans
Complimentary content NAVC will host its 41st annual conference January 13 through 17, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, at the Orange County Convention Center and everywhere virtually. The first global veterinary conference of the year, VMX empowers the direction for the animal healthcare industry. Key continuing education session highlights include: Technology’s impact on … [Read more...]
Winner selected in X-Ray contest, People’s Choice voting opens
The judges have selected an overall winner in 2023 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest. However, the fun is not over as voting is open for the People’s Choice through November 30th. X-rays revealed a Nerf bullet, a child’s toy, earbuds, an adult sex toy, a holiday tree lightbulb, a snake in snake and more . . . Source: Veterinary Practice News, October 1, 2023. Link. Take a few … [Read more...]
October is National Pet Wellness Month
Pet health is important enough that the American Veterinary Medical Association and countless other organizations promote October with events and specials. Depending on your segment of the industry, there’s likely a site with resources for your specialty to help you communicate the importance of pet health with pet owners. Sources: AVMA. Link. National Today. Link. … [Read more...]
Veterinary Virtual Care Association announces 2023 Global Summit
The 3rd annual VVCA Summit is scheduled for four consecutive Mondays and will be held virtually. The event is crafted for veterinary professionals aiming to broaden their understanding and proficiency in the evolving domain of veterinary virtual care. The Webinar Vet will facilitate the event. Source: VVCA, October 2, 2023. Link. Dates: Mondays: October 30th, November … [Read more...]
Study: The state of emergency and specialty veterinary care in 2023
Instinct’s survey, the State of Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Care, reports on these practices separate general veterinary practices. In addition to hiring and workload challenges, the report identifies ways these practices are streamlining workflows and adopting new technologies. A majority (75 percent) of emergency and specialty veterinary staff saw positive … [Read more...]
Could one Walmart store change the entire pet industry?
Mark Kalaygian, Pet Business’ publishing director and editor in chief, shares his perspective and concerns with Walmart’s announcement to open its first Pet Services center in Dallas, Georgia <Link>. As pet owners trade down in the brands they feed their pets, retailers like Walmart will inevitably see more opportunity to steal those customers away from independent pet … [Read more...]