AAHA Vice President Margot K. Vahrenwald, DVM, CVJ, discusses the importance of nutrition conversations. Also: Temple Grandin joins VMI, 2021 AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines , and Dear AAHA addresses a question about staff privacy.
News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include: CAPC issues appointment guidelines, Cryptosporidium study on gut cells, first-ever stem cell treatment on a nonhuman primate a success, Jesse Brandon named president of LVMA, Fort Drum drive-through clinics, NAIC developing pet insurance model law, mummified Yukon wolf pup, survey on barriers to veterinary care, and rapid language learning in dogs.
Dermot Jevens, DVM, secretary/treasurer on the AAHA Board of Directors, writes on the profession’s responsibilities in terms of promoting diversity and equity. Dear AAHA looks into the question of bringing kids to work, AAHA staff thanks members to mark AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day, and the new 2021 AAHA Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats are out!
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.
March 19, 2020
Veterinary practices continue to adapt as the COVID-19 situation develops in their communities. Here are seven ways to adapt.
March 05, 2020
Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, cochair of the 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats , is excited about the new guidelines. “There are so many new things [that] I don’t even know where to start,” she told NEWStat .
January 19, 2021
Providing morale and motivation boosts can be confusing and overwhelming for any professional, and especially so for busy practice owners and managers who themselves may be in a state of burnout. So we turned to AAHA members to help us sort out some simple tips and gestures that have worked in their practices.
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.
