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Pet quiz: Are these lucky dog and cat cases real or fake?

As a veterinary professional, you’ve probably seen your fair share of crazy cases involving the most outlandish situations that come up in veterinary medicine. While all of these cases are plausible, can you sniff out which are real and which are fake? In this special quiz, you’ll get your chance to test how discerning you are when it comes to knowing the truth from fiction. More

TODAY ON DVM360.COM:

Book excerpt: Why no one should be feeding pets raw meat

A new title from veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward argues for a future of plant-derived pet food—and spends a little time looking at the marketing machine that makes raw meat sound like a good idea. More

Pet owners don’t ignore your recommendations because they are bad people

The truth is, pet owners don’t fail to follow your recommendations because they are bad people or don’t love their pets. Here are a few nuggets of wisdom from two veterinary industry pros on how to effectively communicate in order for pet owners to take the best path forward for the health of their pets. More

#TBT: Let’s talk turkey

In honor of Thanksgiving tomorrow, we’re throwing it back to a classic article with some great turkey trivia. Show off your veterinary prowess and entertain Thanksgiving guests with fun facts about turkeys. More

TOOLS YOU NEED NOW

	Client handouts: How to avoid stress triggers for dogs and cats From the owner’s perspective, hugging their cat or dog is a simple act of love, but what many dog and cat owners don’t realize is that their gesture of affection could be causing their pet serious stress—and potentially pushing them over the edge into behavior issues. Help your veterinary clients create a stress-free environment for their pets by educating them about these top stress triggers. More
	Zoonotic disease: What’s the real risk for immunocompromised veterinary clients? Despite the known benefits of having a pet, immunocompromised individuals are still told that owning animals could cause them harm. Public health veterinarian Audrey Ruple begs to differ. More
	Are you working your veterinary team stupid? Research shows that overworking could affect your brain. If you and your team are working 40-hour-plus weeks, it's time to make some adjustments. More
	Millennial pet owner preferences: Text, email or call? Brace yourself: 83% of millennials expect a follow-up call or text within 48 hours to check on their pet after a visit. What’s your veterinary practice's policy on that? More
	Enter the 2020 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition Send us your entry and you could be featured in an issue of dvm360 magazine! More

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No more badmouthing clients

Dealing with veterinary clients can be inspiring, exciting and also frustrating. Do you agree with this practice owner who told her staff members they need a thicker skin and more understanding when working with the pet-owning public? More

Florida panther kittens rescued after mother succumbs to neurological disorder

Team of veterinary experts works collaboratively to investigate and rehabilitate endangered feline species.More

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