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New AAHA president Adam Hechko, DVM, looks back at 2021, and urges us all to celebrate all our successes, no matter how small. Also in Inside AAHA, how one accredited practice used the AAHA standards to bring awareness to their accreditation; Dear AAHA answers a question on circuit tubing; and all about AAHA's new cloud storage system for evaluations.

News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include: Brain cancer treatment; VA training dogs to work with PTSD vets; Cornell researchers explore MRSA treatments; iVET360 practice manager survey; Study: can dogs understand intention? AAVMC veterinary school pipeline update; AVMA 2021 research awards; Shelter cats and children with autism; Vets correct puppy with upside down front paws.

Unlike family pets, working dogs require a different level of veterinary care with a particular urgency. If a working dog becomes injured or ill, it often cannot effectively perform its job and may have to be temporarily taken out of service or even retired. That leaves a gap in the service they provide to a community. Photobiomodulation therapy, which includes laser therapy, can help accelerate healing and reduce pain and inflammation helping to speed their return to service. 

This executive summary provides selected highlights of the extensive information and recommendations in the 2021 AAHA Working, Assistance, and Therapy Dog Guidelines

Teletriage is a process in telehealth, where the severity of a patient's condition is determined via phone call, video meeting, or even text chat. Using teletriage methods can help improve care and ease the burden on your staff and practice. 

INFOGRAPHIC: 9 Steps in the Adipose-Tissue Stem Cell Therapy Process

Veterinarians and staff have many tools at their disposal these days for treating pain. One perhaps leser-known modality is chiropractic care for your animal patients. Read on to learn more about this technique and its value to patients and your practice. 

A business journal is a place to record your thoughts and impressions about your work experiences, coworkers, and the related emotions. Learn how this tol can help you reach conclusions and create an action plan.

A 15-year-old dressage Morgan gelding with no significant medical history  presented with progressive ataxia.

Blueberry Creek Veterinary Hospital Head Technician Colby Barker is a reliable, knowledgeable team player.