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If you have your own veterinary practice, you may have realised that the challenges involved in running your business are totally different from those of being a practising veterinarian. Despite the fact that many veterinarians want to open their own practice, the...

For many veterinarians, the pandemic was the time when they started experimenting with telemedicine and remote diagnostics. However, in many cases these consultations were not regulated and perhaps not valued by clients who were unfamiliar with the process After...

If you run a veterinary practice, you will know first-hand that hospitalising animals is sometimes necessary, especially after an operation or when an illness is detected that needs to be monitored. This is often complex and costly, as it’s necessary for the...

Vital signs are measurements of the body’s most basic functions. This includes temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, capillary refill time, mucous membrane color, and hydration status. As a veterinarian, there are a number of scenarios where you need to monitor...

The immune system is responsible for fighting off germs, bacteria and viruses and it is an animal’s first line of defense. However, when the immune system can’t tell the difference between good and bad cells, antibodies can mistakenly attack healthy cells, leading to...

Remote pet monitoring is becoming an increasingly popular way for veterinarians to keep track of an animal’s health between visits. This can be a great way for you to monitor the vital stats of animals with chronic, ongoing health issues so that you can detect and...

Although heart attacks are incredibly rare in dogs, heart disease is much more common, affecting up to 15% of dogs. Heart problems in dogs include congestive heart failure, canine cardiomyopathy, pulmonic stenosis, and canine valvular disease. Failure to detect and...

As a veterinary practitioner, a key part of your role is treating sick and injured animals. But another crucial role is proactively monitoring pet health. This includes conducting periodical wellness exams and check-ups to ensure pets are fit and healthy,...

There are a number of ways you can monitor vital signs such as cat heart rate in your veterinary clinic. These range from traditional stethoscopes to more modern smart devices. The best method for you will depend on why you are monitoring an animal’s heart rate, and...

Veterinary telemedicine has been a popular topic in recent years, especially in light of the pandemic. Since then, this new way of meeting with clients has evolved at a dizzying pace and, thanks to the use of wireless devices like multiparametric harnesses, it is now...