August 18, 2021
Each month in NEWStat , we highlight an article from the upcoming issue of Trends magazine. This month: Pet insurance has been around for decades, but is still widely misunderstood. This article explores a few cases and seeks to offer some clarity on the subject as well.
January 19, 2022
Make the most of your PIMS and use it to promote Check the Chip Day all year round.
January 19, 2022
The best microchip in the world won’t do much good if pet owners don’t do their part.
May 13, 2022
What if you could sneak a peek inside other veterinary practices’ financials to see how you stack up? Drill down to discover whether you really have lost income to online pharmacies, or if it just feels that way? Or see into the future with “If I do this, then that happens” scenarios? Financial benchmarking can do that for you.
Saint Francis Veterinary Center in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, is the 2019 AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year. The staff of the practice surprised the founder, Mark Magazu, DVM, by applying for the award and keeping the nomination a secret until Connexity by AAHA in Indianapolis, Indiana. This article explores Magazu’s vision and the legacy he inspired, featuring interviews with two of his children, members of the staff, and a loyal client of more than 30 years.
News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include: Vet med applicant pool data shows changes, testing a new use for shockwave therapy, parasite vaccine inventor honored, new student AVMA president, bias in veterinary school admission processes, FDA dashboards, new treatment for feline kidney disease, and first veterinary 3D laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
As pet owners become more interested in advanced treatment options for their pets, they may look to their veterinary team for guidance on the use of stem cells to treat various diseases and injuries. IIn this article we review what is known about stem cells, how they are being used, and how to set reasonable expectations for pet owners.
News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month's articles include: CSU Plans $278 Million Veterinary Health Complex; Genetic Test Identifies Dogs’ Risk of Common Ligament Rupture; US Pet Insurance Market Size Set To More Than Double; and more!
The 2021 AAHA Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats discuss the components of a systematic approach to nutritional management of dogs and cats. This Executive Summary provides selected highlights of the guidelines.
