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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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Clinic fliers, documents cover appropriate antimicrobial use
The AVMA has developed two new clinic fliers to educate cat and dog owners about appropriate antimicrobial use.
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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.
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Delegates to deliberate on independent accreditation of colleges
The AVMA House of Delegates will deliberate this month on resolutions calling for the Association to establish an independent entity to accredit…
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True Prophylaxis
Many cat and dog owners have been embracing preventive dental care for their pets in recent years, including home care
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Simplicity, gratitude inspire a productive team
Dr. Robert D. Gribble has come to believe over his 18-year career that building a talented clinic staff, showing sincere appreciation to that staff,…
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Profession's economic health coming into focus
The U.S. veterinary profession continues to see economic growth along with the rest of the economy.
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AAHA recognizes practices of the year
The American Animal Hospital Association gave the sixth annual AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year awards during its yearly conference, March 12-15…
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How to prioritize, adapt workplace mental health strategies
Assessing how a veterinary clinic is performing financially is important for ensuring a profitable, well-run business.
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As time goes by
Equine medicine has certainly come a long way. While ice bandages and rest were the best treatments for many musculoskeletal ailments at midcentury,…
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Growing member value
The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong value of the…
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AVMA considers revising policy on feral cats
The AVMA is considering revisions to its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” in hopes of building consensus among stakeholders.
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Is there a job Ralph Abraham can’t do?
Some might say that Dr. Ralph Abraham, the Republican congressman for Louisiana’s 5th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, prefers to have…
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1955 - 1965
The late 1950s and early 1960s saw a flurry of technological and sociological changes in the United States.
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Putting drug testing into practice
Drug abuse is a potential contributing factor to depression and suicide in the profession
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Historic flood in South Carolina
Dr. Tracy Wales described overwhelming support from friends and strangers who helped her reopen her clinic destroyed in early-October
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Program helps bring back lapsed patients
Veterinary practices can participate in a free, new program to help bring back pets that have not been in for over 14 months.
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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.