Sustainability in Veterinary Herbal Medicine
Factoring sustainability into herbal medicine, whether we’re using it in veterinary practice or for our own well-being, is increasingly important to the health of our…
Category: Veterinary Care
Choosing safe chews
Evading foreign body obstructions and other chew hazards. This article is the second pre-publication preview (first article: https://ivcjournal.com/ how-much-a-dog-can-bite-off-and-chew/) of a recently-completed, pre-peer review seminal…
How acupuncture points correlate to spots of neurogenic inflammation
Study indicates that areas of superficial inflammation in animals frequently overlap with acupoints traditionally associated with the relevant disease, and that acupuncture can significantly improve…
Glandular therapies for pets
Glandular therapy is a medical practice with roots in traditional medicine. It originates from thousands of years of accumulated experience. Also known as organotherapy, tissue…
Mindful Communication in Veterinary Practice
Helping your veterinary clients feel heard and understood improves communication and relationships, and resolves conflicts. The veterinary setting has always been a prime area for…
Feeding cats in 2022
Encouraging your clients to feed their cats the way nature intended helps prevent obesity and other health problems. We heard it all the way through…
Tips on how to support GI disorders in dogs
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are extremely common in dogs. These problems reduce the digestion or absorption of food, and alter its passage through the digestive tract.…
Newer Technologies That Address Veterinary Vaccine Safety Issues
What we currently know about vaccine safety in the veterinary industry, and a look at some of the technological advances that tackle the issue. Heightened…
The Power of Comparative Oncology: How Dog Cancer Treatments Affect Human Chemotherapy
The veterinary cancer market has historically lagged behind the human market. Until recently, for example, almost all the drugs used for canine cancers were those…
Avoiding Burnout: A deeper dive into the daily work life of a veterinarian
Burnout is caused by a mismatch between a veterinarian and his or her work environment. Considering a range of factors, including workload, rewards, and values,…
Educating pet owners about diabetes management
Providing your clients with useful information regarding diabetes management can improve the quality of life of their dogs and cats. Maintaining the health of your…
Which States Pay Vets the Most — And the Least?
A recent study released by Veterinarians.org has revealed the highest- and lowest-paying American states for veterinarians. The states were ranked using 2020 U.S. Bureau of…