Personal Wellbeing
Stamp Out Burnout
As we grow older in life and in this profession, we may feel it is acceptable or inevitable to feel mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted.
Personal/Professional Development
Foster Meaningful Connections as a Human-Animal Bond Certified Practice
Becoming a HAB-Certified Practice will enhance your relationship with not only your patients and clients, but also your team.
News
What’s Next for Veterinarians?
With leaps and bounds happening in animal-health research, pets are thriving in the golden age of medicine and technology.
Parasitology
A Selective Summary of the 2019 Triennial Heartworm Symposium
Heartworm disease and compliance continues to present challenges to the veterinary profession. Get a glimpse into how the AHS presented these topics at the 16th Triennial Symposium.
Personal/Professional Development
Build Lasting Client Bonds That Make an Impact
Being a veterinarian is a calling. We go through years of schooling and dedicate our lives to practicing veterinary medicine because we have a deep desire to care for pets. But what school doesn’t always prepare us for are the complexities of effectively communicating with clients.
Neurology
Nutritional Intervention for Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Many pet owners dismiss subtle behavioral changes in aging pets, which could be indicative of cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Veterinarians should learn to screen for CDS and know about the available treatments to alleviate the effects, including nutritional supplementation.
Gastroenterology
Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
The mainstay of treating acute pancreatitis in a dog is supportive care, including fluid therapy and nutritional management.
Hepatology
Neutrophilic Cholangitis in Cats: Are You Missing Out on an Easy Diagnosis?
Hepatopathies such as cholangitis can be difficult to identify; diagnostics include imaging, cytology, histopathology, and various lab tests.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs
Most UTIs are successfully treated with commonly used drugs, dosages, and administration intervals, but proper understanding of the location of the UTI is crucial in successful treatment of these challenging infections, especially when they involve the kidneys and/or prostate.
