Emerging diseases confound animal health professionals. Staying abreast of current information is critical to disease recognition and prevention. Learn about a recent canine flu study, the dogs most likely to be infected and actions taken by DVMs to avoid spreading the disease. Source: Veterinary Practice News, December 16, 2016. Middle-aged dogs, not puppies or the … [Read more...]
What you need to know about Parvo
Canine parvo virus has been with us since the mid-1970s. Still considered a relatively new disease, it continues to be a risk for pets whose vaccinations were given too early or not finished. This article is a solid review of risk, treatment and prevention, including hygiene for owners, personnel and premises. Source: Veterinary Practice News, November 2015. Because parvo … [Read more...]
Thinking about going mobile?
For equine and livestock practitioners, mobile practice is a reality. It is also an option for a segment of small animal veterinarians. David Ramey, DVM, discusses some of the nuances and challenges of ambulatory practice. Source: Veterinary Practice News, December 2015, page 1, continued on page 38. Mobile practices allow DVMs to practice high-quality medicine and surgery … [Read more...]
Ups and downs of DIY wellness plans
When considering adding wellness plans to expand practice products and services, do-it-yourself (DIY) plans are frequently discussed by veterinarians and practice managers. While a DIY plans feel like an extension of independent practices, Don Jergler exposes pros and cons in this read. Source: Veterinary Practice News, December 2015, page 28. The popularity and upside of … [Read more...]
Industry-wide standards approved for pet grooming
New standards for professional groomers and stylists will affect the grooming business in practices and private locations over time. First aid, housing, safety and emergency veterinary care top the list of standards. Source: Veterinary Practice News, November 2015 page 27. Professional groomers and stylists must keep a pet first aid kit nearby and know where to find an … [Read more...]
The Education Center: Laser therapy nears a new horizon
Laser therapy is becoming one of the hot topics in the veterinary industry … the positive reports and clinical studies continue to grow while the applications of laser therapy are expanding. Source: Veterinary Practice News, October 2015 page 40. The science behind positive analgesic, inflammatory modulating and enhanced healing effects are well established and becoming … [Read more...]
Popular approaches to treating CHF in dogs
Congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs is a growing category of pet care as the average age of pets increases. Better technologies and increased understanding of cardiac failure provides more opportunities for earlier diagnosis and preemptive care. Yet, the treatment options are varied by condition, by individual dog and by veterinarian experience. New options for treatment are … [Read more...]
ViewPoint: Better medicine, but we’re still inefficient
“The quality of medical care we practice has improved drastically. But we need to stop seeing our patients the same way we did in 1965”, says Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS in his ViewPoint article for VPN. He references the progress and developments in human and dental medicine especially around staffing and cost of service differences. His article calls for better … [Read more...]