What Flowers and Houseplants Do You Avoid with Cats?
People love to keep other living things to accentuate their lives, whether it's an adorable fuzzball of a cat to bring laughter and joy...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Mar 88 min read
What is VetConsult and How Does the Platform Work?
There are many different platforms, services, and programs made to help both clients and vets navigate the increasingly complex world of...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Feb 298 min read
What To Do When a Dog's Diarrhea Isn't Going Away
There are a lot of common issues that pet owners tend to do what they can to treat on their own. Consequently, when we vets see them,...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Feb 248 min read
Sustainability in Veterinary Practices: How to Go Green
Sustainability and environmentalism are an increasingly prominent concern around the world. The effects of climate change are being felt...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Feb 168 min read
The Use of CBD in Veterinary Treatments: Myths and Facts
Veterinary care is all about one thing above everything else: providing the best possible care for the animals in our charge. To do so,...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Feb 98 min read
Developing a Disaster Response Plan for Veterinary Clinics
Day-to-day life in a veterinary practice is full of challenges. Tricky clients, animals that don't want to be touched, medical cases that...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Feb 28 min read
Veterinary Forensics: A Crucial Tool in Fighting Animal Cruelty
The depths of human cruelty know no bounds. As veterinarians, we see nearly the worst that humanity has to offer in terms of care for...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jan 258 min read
Effective Communication Strategies for Veterinarians with Pet Owners
As veterinarians, it's often not the animals that give us trouble. While a scared and defensive cat or dog can be a hazard, we know how...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jan 188 min read
Veterinary Ethics: 5 Challenges and Solutions in Modern Practices
Veterinarians face a lot of challenges in daily life while working for or heading up a practice. Some of those challenges are financial,...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jan 118 min read
Integrating Holistic Therapies in Veterinary Practice: A How-To Guide
Over the course of human history, there has been an ongoing war with diseases of all sorts. Things we once considered incurable are now...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jan 48 min read
New Treatment Options for Cats with Diabetes in 2024
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases suffered by both humans and our pets. The proliferation of sugars, artificial carbohydrates,...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Dec 28, 20238 min read
Phone Answering Strategies for Busy Veterinary Practices
Modern business requires communication with clients, and that means reaching them – and letting them reach you – effectively. While the...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Dec 22, 20238 min read
How to Develop a Mental Health Program for Veterinary Staff
One of the greatest challenges facing veterinary care professionals at all levels is mental healthcare. Mental health is lagging behind...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Dec 15, 20238 min read
How to Find New Revenue Streams for a Veterinary Practice
The world around us is getting more and more expensive. The cost of education rises every year. Groceries go up, insurance goes up, rent...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Dec 8, 20238 min read
The Role of Genetics and Genomics in Veterinary Medicine
Genetics is an immensely complex and yet critically important field of study in medicine and health science. Every year, advancements in...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Dec 1, 20238 min read
What Are the Newest Advancements in Canine Prosthetics?
When treating dogs for various ailments, oftentimes, there is a limited range of possible options for treatment. Veterinary medicine lags...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Nov 25, 20238 min read
12 Ways to Get More Clients to Your Veterinary Practice
As a vet, your goal is to provide medical care to the animals within your area of operations. Many vets find that, due to the relatively...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Nov 17, 20238 min read
Needle Aspiration vs. Biopsy for Diagnosing Canine Tumors
When it comes to tumors in dogs, one of the most important things to do is figure out exactly what you're dealing with. While an...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Nov 10, 20238 min read
Osteosarcoma in Dogs: The Latest in Limb-Sparing Treatments
Osteosarcoma is one of the most common canine cancers encountered by veterinary oncologists. It's most common in the "long bones" or legs...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Nov 3, 20238 min read
How to Build a Referral Network for Specialized Vet Cases
As a veterinarian, you're faced with an immense amount of possibilities you can encounter every single day. You have everything from the...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Oct 27, 20238 min read
FAQ: What Are the Early Signs of Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs?
Hemangiosarcoma is one of the most devastating canine cancers. It seems as if it comes on fast, it's very malignant, and it's subtle...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Oct 18, 20238 min read
Palliative Care in Veterinary Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide
In human medicine, there's an increasing focus on palliative and hospice care aimed at making the end of life more comfortable for the...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Oct 12, 20238 min read
Veterinarians and Compassion Fatigue: Signs, Tips & More
We've talked a lot already about burnout in veterinary care and the steps you can take to watch your mental health and avoid reaching the...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Oct 6, 20238 min read
Dealing with Difficult Clients: A Guide for Veterinarians
One of the distressing realities of veterinary care is that there are often difficult interactions. While plenty of our day-to-day work...
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