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New screening method may help detect heart disease in cats
An estimated 20% of cats die from heart disease every year, largely because many of them don’t have any visible signs of cardiac issues until it’s too late, according to a Morris Animal Foundation release. Full echocardiograms can successfully detect heart problems, but most cats never receive one because of cost, lack of specialized training by general practitioners and cats’ own lack of signs when they present to veterinary hospitals. However, A new screening technique may help. Study findings revealed that focused cardiac ultrasound (FCU) increased detection of cardiac issues in asymptomatic cats. More |
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The Monday Bandit: Dealing with early-week absenteeism
Have an employee who can’t seem to show up on the most stressful day of the week? This tried-and-true method will hold them accountable—and show support for the rest of your team. More |
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Negative online reviews: Why all the hate?
If you made a mistake with a pet owner, work to make it right. But if an online review crops up that’s really a veterinary client’s willful misunderstanding or issues, you can’t always control that. Move on, veterinary professionals. Move on. Find the Zen. More |
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Exploring the toll of pet caregiver burden
Owners of chronically and terminally ill pets have a high risk of caregiver burden, but newer tools are refining the ability of veterinary teams to detect this burden in their clients. More |
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