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From the Editor
Trends editor, Ben Williams, and the april issue of Trends

From the Editor

I love a good science roundup podcast. Perhaps you have thought about adding your own knowledge and voice to the sea of podcasts out there. Which brings us to our cover story, which poses the question: to pod or not to pod?

In Practice
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Allergic Skin Disease

In Practice

With two techs, a veterinarian can see two appointments in the same amount of time it would take to see just one.

What Can AI Do for You?
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Artificial Intelligence

What Can AI Do for You?

In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways that AI can be put to work for you. These include integrating with your practice’s software platform, managing online reviews, and using AI to generate job descriptions and engaging staff bios for your website.

Resistance on the Rise
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Clinical

Resistance on the Rise

With each passing year, we are seeing changes in the parasite distribution and incidence across the United States and around the world. While some researchers have seen a decrease in the number of cases of heartworm resistance to preventives, cases of hookworm multi-anthelmintic drug resistance are more concerning.

Challenges and Risks of Allergic Skin Diseases
Illustration of a cat suffering from an allergic skin dermatology disease scratching herself

Allergic Skin Disease

Challenges and Risks of Allergic Skin Diseases

Dermatology cases remain a critical issue for veterinary teams, even beyond their clinical challenges and patient miseries. Lengthy timelines and common frustrations also threaten client trust and retention, potentially breaking bonds with veterinarians and practices forever.

To Pod or Not to Pod?
Illustration of a cat with headphones on listening to a podcast

To Pod or Not to Pod?

It can seem like everyone in America is starting a podcast these days. With technology making it easier than ever, the question really becomes not “Can you start a podcast?” but “Should you?” This article interviews five experts about the pros and cons of veterinary professionals starting a podcast, and what to consider if you decide to take the plunge.

Gems from the Guidelines: Management of Allergic Diseases
A still of Katie Berlin, DVM, and Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD during a recording of Central Line: The AAHA Podcast talk about managing allergic diseases

Allergic Skin Disease

Gems from the Guidelines: Management of Allergic Diseases

Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD, co-chair of the task force behind the 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Diseases for Dogs and Cats Guidelines, offers some recommendations on how to make it easier to get itchy pets (and the people who live with them) the care they need.

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