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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 [...]

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 [...]

* 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 [...]

Coming into the veterinary clinic can be a stressful time for felines, pet owners, and veterinary professionals. If pet owners know their cat does not respond positively to visiting the [...]

STOKES PHARMACY AND BOVA GROUP have partnered to offer a United States-made oral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). The medication will treat the once-fatal virus through a compounded preparation [...]

THE FDA ANNOUNCED it has approved a 3-year expiration date for ropinirole ophthalmic solution (Clevor; Vetoquinol) when stored in its original packaging. The approved extension will increase the product's previous [...]

THE AMERICAN HEARTWORM SOCIETY (AHS) announced the launch of 'Heartworms Unraveled,' a training series that consists of 5 videos that will provide clinical staff members with a comprehensive education on [...]

REASSESSMENT CAMPAIGN on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative unveiled its first major update to its global veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines, which were first launched in 2012. The RECOVER Initiative hopes [...]

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH ANNOUNCED that its latest product, Nobivac NXT Canine Flu H3N2, has received approval from the US Department of Agriculture. According to an organizational release, (1) Nobivac NXT [...]

* Within the past few years, there has been tremendous growth within the veterinary industry of professionals making the shift from a traditional career in veterinary medicine to relief work. [...]

* When it comes to a successful relationship in any sense, communication is a key component. For clients bringing their pets into a clinic for care, some may come in [...]

Many children dream about becoming an aquatic animal veterinarian professional, and a dream like this is one can be achievable for those willing to put in the work and take [...]

[right arrow] The first dilemma Marc Rosenberg, VMD, set out to solve was how to get his new column idea into the dvm360 periodical. At the time, he was not [...]

When pet parents come into the clinic with a pet presenting with dilated pupils or blindness, it can be scary for the patient, client, and even the veterinary team. In [...]

Every client will remember 2 appointments: their first visit with their puppy or kitten and their pet's euthanasia. But Dan Bieck, DVM, an assistant professor at Lincoln Memorial University's Richard [...]

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) shared the results of a study it funded that examined how fostering shelter cats can contribute to improved mental health and decreased loneliness [...]

There are so many diets out there for feline patients. Grain, raw, moist, dry, and more can affect pet owners because they begin to stress over what is best for [...]

THE STAFF AT THE OREGON Coast Aquarium in Newport noticed its popular harbor seal, 35-year-old Boots, was having problems with swallowing and keeping her food down. The staff, worried it [...]

Years ago in college, a young Vernard Hodges met a young Terrence Ferguson in a class they shared. After going from classmates to close friends, the pair pursued careers in [...]

Drama belongs on television shows, not within your veterinary clinic. However, sometimes there are scenarios in which drama is introduced in the workplace and it eventually affects the entire clinic. [...]

For many veterinary clients, unexpected pet care costs due to accidents or illnesses present a serious dilemma, one for which they are not prepared. According to data collected by Pawlicy [...]

Vaccine hesitancy has been on the rise within human and veterinary medicine; in fact, the World Health Organization identified this trend as one of the top 10 threats to global [...]

The holiday season is typically spent celebrating with loved ones, including pets. However, as accidents happen or family and friends who are not used to being around pets come to [...]

When individuals who experience domestic violence are escaping from abusers, taking their pets with them can be a challenge. Because not many domestic violence shelters are pet friendly, survivors may [...]

ON JULY 20, 2023, THE BOARD of Trustees officially named Steven Marks, BVSc, the first dean of Clemson University's new College of Veterinary Medicine. Clemson will be the first college [...]

Now that we have passed the April showers and received the May flowers, summer is officially beginning. Because of this, it is important to warn your clients of the dangers [...]

As we close out 2021, we are highlighting the amazing coverage our staff and contributors published throughout the year. From wellbeing tips to clinical advancements, it was an exciting year [...]

When it comes to change, many would prefer to stick to how they have always done things instead of trying something new. However, new companies are popping up in veterinary [...]

In 2019, Morgan Agnew, VMD, DACT, created Agnew Veterinary Reproductive Services in partnership with Philadelphia Animal Hospital to help provide quality reproductive care to small animals. She began her journey [...]

As is the same for many veterinary professionals, Hanna Ekstrom, DVM, a Clinical Scholars fellow, reached a point in her career where she was feeling burnout. As an antidote, Ekstrom [...]

When typical veterinary professionals think about cybersecurity, it is common for them to assume that they are not a target for cybercriminals because of how small their clinic is, all [...]

As a veterinary professional, you go through training, internships, residency training, and then achieve board certifications, all of which give you the power to be a leading expert in your [...]

When it comes to pain, understanding the different types is the first step to targeting and treating patients. Acute pain, if left unmanaged, can become chronic, which can lead to [...]

Veterinary clinics with in-house pharmacies want their clients to fill prescriptions there. However, the ease of online pharmacies and less expensive prices at bigger pharmacy chains may convince some of [...]

Four years ago, Jennifer Remnes, DVM, and Jessica Trice, DVM, cofounders of Vetique in Chicago, Illinois, were at a restaurant eating tacos and drinking margaritas when they first had the [...]

Probiotics have been used to help manage antibiotic-associated gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, drooling, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea, which can all lead to a reduction in nutritional intake. When it [...]

Diets can be crucial for managing certain diseases, including gastrointestinal and dermatological conditions. Veterinary professionals can use diets to individualize approaches for success and relief for their clients. During their [...]

A little over 15 years ago, Will Coleman, DVM, and his husband, Chris Frendreis, decided they were tired of cold Colorado winters and their long-distance relationship from Denver to Steamboat [...]

When most clients arrive at a veterinary clinic, they drive up, bring their pet in, and wait in the reception area until it's time for the appointment--unless you're a client [...]

The interaction between genes and the environment is what causes atopic dermatitis (AD), a pruritic and inflammatory disease most commonly seen in dogs between 1 and 3 years old but [...]

* When it comes to spay and neuter surgery, the veterinary profession has seen increases in advancement and public awareness in the past decade. Low-cost and mobile clinics have gained [...]

When clients think about flea prevention, they typically associate flea season with the summer months. The weather provides a warm environment for flea eggs to safely hatch outdoors, placing dogs [...]

Te Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference[R] (ACVC) is headed to Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 10 to October 12, 2022. Keynote speakers include Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology); Niccole [...]

* In interviews with dvm360[R], Carlo Siracusa, DVM, PhD, DACVB, DECAWBM, and Lena R. Provoost, DVM, DACVB, from the Behavior Medicine Clinic at Penn Vet's Ryan Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia, [...]

WELLBEING CHECKUP[TM]: TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENTS AND MENTAL WELL-BEING In this episode of Wellbeing Checkup[TM], dvm360' s Assistant Editor Julia Burke was joined by Bridget Rollins, vice president of operations at [...]

When it comes to fluid therapy, veterinary technicians are typically the primary caregivers and are responsible for venous access and monitoring fluid therapy. Because fluid therapy treats critically ill and [...]

Veterinary professionals have a unique relationship with clients: They must get through to pet owners to get proper care for their patients. This communication is crucial because without client adherence, [...]

Veterinary clinics dramatically shifted their protocols during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, most notably with the implementation of curbside care, according to Mary Lopez, hospital manager at Hendricks Veterinary Hospital [...]

Forty years ago, when veterinary practices wanted to market their services, they purchased advertisements in phone books, tried to get their message across on radio and television stations, and sought [...]