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Each month in NEWStat, we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine.  The most important thing to know about cannabis in veterinary medicine is that things continue to change. By waiting for a definitive decree from national or state organizations or accepting prior statements as final, veterinarians may find themselves far behind in their knowledge of how cannabis-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) affect patients’ lives. Saying nothing may no longer be viable.

Immediate and effective response to complications during anesthesia is critical. The most common complications are hypotension, hypoventilation, hypoxemia, hypothermia, and some arrhythmias like sinus tachycardia and bradycardia. Complications in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are generally the most acutely life-threatening. More detailed information for cats is available with the 2018 AAFP Feline Anesthesia Guidelines . 3

AAHA-accredited Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach holds an annual Pet Drawing Contest to engage with local elementary schools.

Clients love telehealth/connected care. But do veterinarians? And what about the impact on pet health and welfare? From international research, answers are trickling in.

A rare look at veterinary care in Africa, this case study examines the case of a German shepherd who was treated successfully for burn injuries sustained in a house fire in Nigeria.

Tips on how to coordinate with emergency care and referral hospitals for better patient care and better cooperation.

Finance blogger Grace Kim, DVM, offers tips on managing personal finances for those in the veterinary profession. This one (of four) focuses on making and sticking to a budget.

You don’t have to go to business school to understand the critical components of a marketing strategy. In fact, if you can identify some key strategies for your practice, putting those strategies into practice in the form of a website or blog post will be a lot easier.

Data continue to stream in on the benefits of CBD and other cannabis products. This article looks at some of the latest research and gets the inside scoop from industry experts on what veterinary staff need to know.

While concerns have been expressed about how artificial intelligence will affect the future of mankind, this technology is increasingly finding its way into our daily lives—and veterinary medicine is no exception. This article looks at several technologies that are harnessing the power of math and machines to change how work is performed.