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The trauma phenomenon in veterinary medicine

In recent years, the veterinary profession has focused on things like compassion fatigue, burnout, even suicide—but, as our experts argue in this package, these things are actually linked to the end stage of unresolved traumatic stress. Traumatic stress precedes all of these conditions so commonly found in veterinary medicine. The dvm360 team believes that shining a light on the effects of trauma can affect the personal health of veterinary professionals, the health of veterinary practices and the strength of veterinary teams. Read on for our coverage. More

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Two multipart investigations evaluate efficacy, safety and optimal dosing of monthly oral moxidectin against Dirofilaria immitis. More

Grain-free pet food sales declining after FDA alerts

Ongoing concerns in the veterinary industry about dilated cardiomyopathy linked to grain-free pet food have resulted in steadily declining sales for some manufacturers. More

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Support your local veterinary girl gang

Consultant Danielle Lambert has a mission for you, bold women of veterinary medicine. More

Image Quiz: Test your diagnostic and treatment skills in these oncology cases

Veterinary patients with masses, abnormal test results and specific clinical signs point to clear diagnoses. How well would you do identifying these patients’ conditions? More

Ask Emily: Why is my team afraid of me?

If your veterinary team members panic when a boss asks to discuss something, look in the mirror: You’ve conditioned them to fear those conversations. Here’s how to have more productive conversations that help grow—not scare—your team. More

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Cats are just as bonded as dogs to their owners, study says

New research on feline attachment behavior shows that cats bond with their caregivers—your veterinary clients—just as much as babies and dogs do. More

House passes PACT Act making severe animal cruelty a federal offense

Crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, impaling and sexually exploiting animals are now named specifically as felonies. More

Be a veterinary practice builder, not a practice filler

Congratulations, associate veterinarian! You’ve been hired to fill a position. Now, ask yourself: Who do you want to be? Filling a slot or filling your practice with new ideas and enthusiasm? More

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Medicine

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Business

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Team

>	Pledge to be a veterinary superhero
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CVC is now Fetch, a dvm360 conference
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Lower pets' stress levels with these tips and tools to create calmer, more relaxed veterinary visits for every pet that visits your practice.

dvm360 toolkit
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