Wvc Ask The Expert Podcast

Today, dogs and cats are members of the family and may not be ‘working’ as the species or breed was intended. For example, dogs may not be herding cattle or sheep, and cats may not be utilized to keep the population of mice to a minimum. Dogs and cats in 2016 are often companions and family members. However, unlike human family members who are going to work and school, dogs and cats get bored, lonely, and potentially destructive. Sedentary pets are at risk for obesity. How do we keep them mentally stimulated and more active? Food puzzles. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Ovariohysterectomy is the most common abdominal surgery performed in dogs and cats. Surgical complications can be minimized by attention to good surgical technique. Prevention or treatment of complications that result from ovariohysterectomy long-term can be successful with dietary management and prescribed drugs. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

The "urban hen movement" has taken the United States and mny other countries by storm, harking back to the days when chicken keeping was much more common. Those who choose to keep chickens commonly cite that the birds are relatively easy and inexpensive to maintain (when compared to most other pets), they produce eggs that are fresh, flavorful and nutritious. When these birds are kept as companions, the nature of the human-animal bond can be quite strong, and they are increasingly being presented for veterinary evaluation, diagnosis and appropriate therapy. Necropsy, as a preferred diagnostic tool of poultry medicine, is overall not an acceptable first-choice option for the pet bird owner in most settings. Awareness of how these birds are housed and treatment options is important for veterinarians whom may be called upon to treat these birds. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Veterinary technicians serve a vital role in the veterinary team, providing compassion, efficiency, competency, work ethics, and professionalism that keeps the veterinary practice alive. While every week should be National Veterinary Technician Week, let's take a moment to reflect on why veterinary technicians deserve recognition. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

How to control parasites with less reliance on dewormers, or methods to maximize health and reduce parasite burden through management protocols where applicable. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

This lecture will initiate with a discussion of the best equipment options for extractions. We will then briefly cover regional anesthesia. The majority of this lecture will cover the techniques necessary for optimal success, minimal operator stress, and atraumatic extraction of teeth. This lecture concludes with a discussion of proper sectioning of multi-rooted premolar and molar teeth. There is something for everyone in this lecture, from new grads to seasoned practitioners. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

This is a discussion of the importance of proper needle and suture selection with the goal of minimizing post-surgical complications. Proper tissue management and the phases of wound healing are covered and how selecting the right suture material will aid healing. The correct use of both taper and cutting needles is also a vital consideration when seeking optimal outcome. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Prophylactic gastropexy is recommended in specific breeds to prevent Gastric Volvulus. Gastropexy should be performed as part of therapeutic surgery that is performed in dogs suffering from GDV. Finally, large breed dogs that are presented with gastric dilatation should have prophylactic gastropexy performed to prevent the occurrence of gastric volvulus. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Veterinary medicine is a client service industry. Clients can go anywhere to get service. In fact, clients do not know veterinary medicine – they did not attend veterinary school. But what they do know is customer service. If the customer service is poor in your practice, they will go somewhere else that provides not good, but great service.

Desensitization and counterconditioning are cornerstones of behavioral veterinary care. These techniques can be used preventively or as a form of treatment when patients are fearful about treatments or procedures. Understanding these techniques is a valuable asset for any veterinary professional.

We talk with people daily; Friends, family, team members and clients. But how well do we actually communicate what we want to communicate to the people in our lives? We each have a unique style and way we communicate, that shapes what we say and how others hear us. The better we understand our own communications style and resulting assumptions, the better we will navigate through the various communications challenges faced every day. In the upcoming discussion, I will a communications style overview that will help them understand and reflect upon their personal communication styles, and we’ll explore how these differing perspectives shape how we communicate and how we are heard. Communication styles play an important role in all aspects of our business, from how we operate as a team, how we build relationships with clients and how we view ourselves and others. Visit https://digital.wvc.org/l for more great content. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Of the many factors affecting the wellbeing of your patients, nutrition is one area which veterinary technicians can have a lasting impact. This track of the symposium will focus on how to conduct nutritional assessments and become a Nutritional Counselor and Advocate for the patient. Visit https://digital.wvc.org/l for more great content. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Session Description: Understanding how ticks transmit various pathogens to the mammalian host is critical in understanding disease prevention and approaches to diagnosis of infection. Veterinarians play a vital role in protection of people and pets from exposure to tick-borne pathogens because most of these pathogens that infect dogs can also infect pet owners and veterinarians can easily test pets for exposure to tick-borne pathogens making dogs and dogs are known to be excellent sentinels for human exposure. This presentation discusses the mechanisms by which ticks transmit disease causing pathogens, how veterinarians can protect people and pets from acquiring these infections, how to recognize tick-borne disease and the risk veterinarians and veterinary health care workers may encounter by having high exposure to these vectors and the pathogens they carry. Visit https://digital.wvc.org/l for more great content. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Traditional models of veterinary practice ownership may seem all-consuming to today's early career veterinarians. Yet, practice ownership can be one of the more financially rewarding areas in the field. Finding new ways to own and co-own can provide the autonomy, stability, and improved work-life balance that so many new generation veterinarians would like to achieve. Visit https://digital.wvc.org/l for more great content. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Taking charge of your financial future is really the first step in creating work-life integration and having peace of mind. Many times very simple little changes can make a life-changing difference if you knew them early enough. Visit https://digital.wvc.org/l for more great content. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Management options, including NSAID therapy, nutraceuticals, analgesics, anti-inflammatory, chondroprotective injections, surgery and physical modalities will be discussed. Visit https://digital.wvc.org/l for more great content. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

The updated Guidelines set – and raise – the bar for the veterinary profession. How well is your practice already aligned; how might it need to prepare? This session explores expert Guidelines for perioperative care, including pain assessment/recognition and scoring. Visit https://digital.wvc.org/l for more great content. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Improved usage of Veterinary Technicians for improving practice efficiency and profitability. How to get the DVM to delegate duties to qualified support staff.

Tick ranges are expanding and more pathogens are being identified. This recording focuses on recent updates regarding tick geography, diseases they transmit, and prevention. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org

Let’s face it— the Internet is moving at Mach 10 and we can’t keep up with the pace. Sometimes you need a cheat sheet of what has happened lately that applies specifically to your practice. Google and Facebook tend to make some of their biggest changes at the end of fourth quarter and the beginning of first quarter of a given year. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org