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Working DVM mom? Stop beating yourself up

You roll out of bed after hitting snooze three times, start the coffee, and feed and medicate your allergy-ridden Schnauzers. Your hair goes up in the same old messy bun. Just then your "Don't be late to wake the little one!" timer goes off. You realize her lunch isn't packed and her folder from school isn't checked. You rush around for another 15 minutes only to realize you are still running late. You drop off your daughter at school and arrive at work. You check your schedule to find you have five drop-offs, you're fully booked, a blocked tom coming in, a possible pancreatitis case, cranky Mr. Smith, a 75-pound lab spay and a 12-year-old poodle for a grade four dental. It's only 8 a.m. Funny how you feel drained already. More

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When it comes to urolithiasis in cats, nutrition is part of the problem and the solution. Use this chart to find the best therapeutic diet for your stone-prone veterinary patients. More

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Hit heartworms hard

From diagnostics to treatment to the dangers of pet travel, get the latest on heartworm issues for veterinary teams and clients right here. More

5 super-basic marketing needs for a veterinary hospital

Want to build brand awareness and get locals searching online to see your veterinary hospital first? Want to better explain your services and inspire pet owners to get your practice doors swinging? Here are the five things you (or an affordable marketing person) can do for your clinic. More

Clinic storage DIY: Park your red rubber catheters on the wall

If you don't like fishing catheters out of drawers (what size? what's this?), try my solution for your veterinary hospital. More

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Veterinarians: Become a pocket mentor

If you haven't helped mentor a younger vet because you feel like you don't have time, here's an idea you might try. More

Demystifying immune-mediated CNS disease

Noninfectious neurologic diseases were once known as "pug dog" or "Yorkie" encephalitis. Here's the latest on diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for your veterinary patients with this challenging illness. More

Is your shelter fit for kitten foster care?

If you're pussyfooting around the idea of starting up a kitten foster care program, shelter medicine expert Dr. Amanda Dykstra can help you think through the resources you'll need. And if you're already up to your ears in foster kittens, it's not too late to take some good advice. More

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Business

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Team

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>	Give your veterinary technicians internet "frame"

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