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CANINE HEARTWORM INFECTION RATES are rising across the US at an alarming rate. A panel of veterinary experts recently convened to assess factors behind this trend, offering advice on how [...]

Anaphylaxis is more than just an everyday allergic reaction, and being prepared to recognize and treat these pets in a timely manner is crucial. Anaphylaxis is the systemic, immediate hypersensitivity [...]

Upon admission to the profession of veterinary medicine, we pledge to be stewards of animal welfare and health care resources. (1) Our oath to use 'scientific knowledge and skills for [...]

Palliative care is treating symptoms of a condition rather than treating the underlying disease itself. Palliative care aims to achieve the best quality of life for patients and their families. [...]

Oral surgery in canines and felines necessitates meticulous exploration of the orofacial vasculature, a complex and intricate network where hemorrhage represents a significant intraoperative peril. The success of oral surgery [...]

Few clinical presentations evoke the sense of dread in veterinarians the way a dog or cat with tremors can. They're uncommon cases, and the absence of an algorithmic approach to [...]

Every year, Pet Poison Helpline, a 24/7 animal poison control center, compiles a list of toxins from calls received regarding potential animal exposures. The top 10 toxins change from year [...]

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, landslides, wildfires, and earthquakes as well as manmade disasters and crises can affect veterinary hospitals, patients, and clients. It is imperative that veterinary [...]

Do you feel that placing all your dental eggs into February, National Pet Dental Health Month, leaves the other 11 months of the year jealous? If so, consider embarking on [...]

I would bet we have all seen this patient, maybe even as recent as this week. He's about 12 years old, we have not seen him for a few years, [...]

Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a well-established condition that historically has been overlooked. However, BOAS has gained more attention since the French bulldog became the most popular breed in [...]

* Running a veterinary hospital involves many moving parts, and seemingly minor issues can add up over time. Forgetting to include a laboratory test on the invoice, dealing with yet [...]

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Hill's Pet Nutrition understands stress can negatively impact cats' health and has expanded their portfolio of tasty products formulated to help you manage stress and stress-related behaviors. Learn [...]

* The team in the break room is involved in a discussion: What is the correct way to handle a client's question? What is the proper protocol for follow-up tests [...]

* All Creatures Great and Small in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a veterinary practice immersed in rich history. This privately owned and operated merit winner of the 2024 Hospital Design360 [...]

* For years, a treatment for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) has been talked about as a hypothetical, a what-if, but now it is a reality. US veterinarians can treat this [...]

* Various social and cultural factors can impact the use of veterinary care among different groups of pet owners. Communication is key, and practices may need improved strategies to overcome [...]

* Recognizing and treating feline pain was the focus of a presentation by Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) during the 2024 Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City, Missouri. [...]

* Equine dental disorders are common, and horses may present with a variety of clinical signs that do not always correlate to the severity of the disease. Clinical signs observed [...]

They are the nucleus to the veterinary team. They are the ones who know where you last left your stethoscope. And when you can't find them it's because they are [...]

* Behind every Batman, there is a Robin. Behind every Clark Kent, there is a Lois Lane. The same is true in veterinary medicine. Behind every great veterinarian, there's a [...]

Oral health is a cornerstone of overall well-being. Although factors such as diet and hygiene influence dental health, genetics also play a significant role. For some oral diseases, the genetic [...]

Animal Pain Awareness Month In recognition of Animal Pain Awareness Month, check out this engaging crossword puzzle, designed to test your knowledge of veterinary pain management techniques and [...]

Mammary disease commonly afflicts small ruminants and cattle. In some cases, the mammary glands can be extensively enlarged and painful (Figure 1a). Such considerable disease results from mastitis, cancer, or [...]

Preventing the spread of a respiratory pathogen in a veterinary hospital has always been a challenge. When a patient exhales or barks, they expel a respiratory plume that contains a [...]

You are working on your records when suddenly, one of your client care coordinators lets you know there is a dog on its way to the hospital. The owners found [...]

Year after year, atopic dermatitis remains one of the top medical conditions that prompt veterinary visits. (1,2) Yet, very few veterinary schools have dermatologists as faculty, and many veterinary students' [...]

Otitis externa (OE) is a common reason for pet owners to bring their pet to the veterinarian. This chronic, relapsing condition can be frustrating during acute flares and can seem [...]

Wellness visits are precious because they are chances to keep a healthy patient healthy. We are used to discussing dental health and performing laboratory profiles to screen for subclinical disease, [...]

* dvm360 is pleased to present the 2023 class of Veterinary Heroes. Nominated by their peers and selected for the recognition by a committee of esteemed veterinary professionals, 15 award [...]

For most veterinarians, the thought of obtaining a feline patient's blood pressure reading is enough to raise their own blood pressure. In this busy world, it is easy to neglect [...]

Along with our 2024 Hospital Design360 grand prize winners, dvm360 has also named 7 merit award recipients. This year, the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix, Arizona; Chi Animal Hospital in [...]

Perusing dvm360 for hospital designs from years past and comparing them with the hospital designs of today, it's clear that the largest shift has been the increases in floor plan [...]

Like all models of veterinary medicine, low-cost care clinics must be designed with finesse Lack of access to veterinary care is one of the major risk factors for pet relinquishment [...]

Instrument processing is referred to as pack prep in the veterinary industry because its sole purpose is to prepare packs to be used during a surgical procedure. A pack is [...]

Shelby Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO, owner and founder of Vet Vision Center, spent a decade working in a large, multispecialty, corporate practice as chief of the ophthalmology service. When she [...]

Dogs offer up their hearts to their humans, along with their germs. Many canine maladies, whether bacterial, viral, or parasitic, can jump from dog to person. When we think about [...]

According to Ashlee Andrews, DVM, owner of Blue Cross Animal Clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, people do not like to drive far for veterinary appointments. So, in scouting the location [...]

Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (eDKA) is a life-threatening feline condition that requires immediate medical attention. The condition is caused by decreased hepatic glucose production in a fasting patient or enhanced urinary [...]

The presentation of horses for wound evaluation following trauma is a frequent occurrence and one of the most common emergency presentations in equine medicine. (1) Horses can sustain wounds over [...]

A LONG-TERM DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM (OKV-119; Vivani Medical) is typically used for chronic weight management in human patients with overweight or obesity and 1 or more risk factors. (1) However, [...]

* Pet travel via cargo can have a bad reputation. However, this need not be the case. All US airlines (with 60 or more seats) have been required to report [...]

* What's in your pay package? This question may be a cheap play on the commercial that asks, 'What's in your wallet?' but it is applicable. How much are you [...]

* "Back in my day" is not something I would ever say, but more than 20 years ago, I remember feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) as a "kitten killer" and a [...]

If you surveyed practice managers handling the human resources duties of their practice, you would likely find that employee engagement, retention, and turnover are top issues of concern. A recent [...]

'Successful aging' is a rate of cognitive deterioration that does not affect the day-to-day function, according to a published study led by Hannah E. Salvin, PhD (Hons), BAVBS, faculty of [...]

When treating patients with chemotherapy in your practice or referring to an oncologist, you may get questions from your clients regarding chemotherapy adverse effects (AEs). Most are mild moderate, with [...]

An emergency response team from Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) was recently deployed to the Texas panhandle, where the Smokehouse Creek Fire burned more [...]

I was entering a place of business this past May and witnessed the store manager adding Pride stickers to the storefront in preparation for Pride Month. It was a sense [...]

CONTINUING EDUCATION CE GUIDELINE CE CATEGORY: Medical CE METHOD OF DELIVERY: Journal with online test available anytime CE HOURS: 1.0 HOUR This program is pending RACE-approval for 1.0 CE credit [...]