The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices in the United States and Canada. In fact, only 15% of veterinary hospitals undergo the rigorous accreditation process, setting themselves apart from other hospitals. Accreditation is voluntary, which means each hospital that chooses the AAHA accreditation path truly believes in the standard of medicine that our organization upholds.
Pets can encounter many health challenges throughout their lives, from injuries and surgeries to age-related conditions, that impact their mobility and overall well-being. But all is not lost—the world of veterinary physical rehabilitation offers tailored solutions that will help your pet regain their strength, mobility, and quality of life.
In overall healthy dogs and cats, acute pain management, especially for a routine elective procedure such as an ovariohysterectomy (OHE), should closely follow the rules of the acronym MPM: (1) mechanism base (that is, pain pathways) of pain management, (2) preemptive analgesia, and (3) multimodal analgesia approach. At the onset, this case had the presentation of a routine OHE in a healthy dog, but the dog had a unique reaction that required an adjustment in pain management.
Veterinary professionals of all ages and in all roles run the risk of repetitive stress injuries. This article discusses the most common injuries, based on workers’ compensation claim data, and strategies for preventing strains, sprains, and pain.
Abstracts from issue 57.1 of JAAHA, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association .
News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include: Hernia surgery on parakeet, veterinary superhero league, veterinary college scientist named Beau Biden Scholar, cat genome updated, Banfield creates coalition to diversify veterinary medicine, osteosarcoma clinical trials, Vetster telehealth service, Sioux Center veterinarian awarded, dogs show less fear at veterinarian when owner present, $10 million financing helps marry canine and human cancer techniques, burnout in the veterinary profession, Corrie Brown recognized.
Abstracts from issue 57.3 of JAAHA, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association .
Staff shortages mean long hours and frustrated clients. Here are some creative solutions you can implement to boost morale and thwart burnout.
A new tool could provide easier diagnoses for lumps and growths
Bandaging is an art. It is a skill that every technician, new or experienced, should continue to hone throughout their career. Bandages themselves are multifaceted. Proper selection and application are critical components of wound healing. Understanding the properties and functions of bandages is key to correct selection and will aid in a successful application.
