This was my question for attendees to answer and post at my booth at the ISVMA conference in November. There were two answers posted by...
What a difference a full behavior history makes
How an email thread helped patient assessment and avoid staff injuryRecently, I reached out to a specialist DVM involved in managing chronic orthopedic pain in...
The Sweet Seduction of Sedation
The Sweet Seduction of Sedation The drugs have been given, and the animal is in a deep slumber. Head down, body fully relaxed as they...
Backyard Party Pet Problems – 3 rules for safe fun
Memorial Day is coming up this weekend, a weekend filled with backyard parties to celebrate graduations, weddings, reunions, and maybe watch the Indy 500! Often...
Senior Pet Care Guidelines with an Eye for Behavior
Senior pet Care guidelines with an Eye for behavior The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has recently published senior care guidelines for dogs and...
Clients are always part of the Low Stress Care equation
The Low-Stress Veterinary Care Equation – The client is always a part of the equation As I have created courses, immersion workshops, and in-clinic...
A little calming pre med goes a long way before surgery
Why pets benefit from anxiety-reducing meds before anesthesia For many years, veterinarians advised pet owners to withhold all food and water for 12 hours before...
Probiotics for healthy, calm cats
Cats, disease, nutrition, and behavior The connection of physical health with behavioral health has often been considered by a veterinarian in practice. It makes sense...
Senior Dog Behavior – The three primary reasons for changing behavior
What is going on with my old dog? As a primary care veterinarian, I have often had the bittersweet pleasure of caring for a furry...
Lessons Learned from Curbside Care
Lessons Learned from Curbside Care About a year and two months ago, the world changed for veterinary practice. The traditional model of a pet owner...