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Your Veterinary Voice Episode 12: Drs. Sherman (MS, DACVS) and Debra (CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR) Canapp
They were into rehab before rehab was hot. Hear how this husband-and-wife duo, who split their practice right down the middle between orthopedic surgery and rehab, started up and their excited takes on internet-smart clients and flyball (you’ll know after you listen).
Your Veterinary Voice episode 9: Meet Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
Downing describes her latest research on clinical bioethics and what it means for the veterinary profession—and we nerd out, bigtime.
Oh, my aching back! A chiropractic dilemma
A request for a referral to a human chiropractor to treat two patients with sore spines leaves this veterinarian with a major headache.
Cold laser therapy: So hot right now
2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist Amy Jensen was hesitant to invest in cold laser therapy, but the risk is paying off thanks to smart pricing plans and comprehensive marketing (and the fact that it actually works).

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Which joint health supplements do you suggest using in dogs? In cats?
Omegas should be your alpha when it comes to selecting supplements, says this pain management expert.
Add nutritional supplements to your behavior modification “soup”
Successful behavior modification requires more than one “ingredient.” In this audio clip from CVC, behavior expert Melissa Spooner discusses how Composure, a nutritional supplement and behavior modification soup ingredient, can be used in your veterinary practice.
The lowdown on cannabis in veterinary medicine
Fresh from the 2016 Nestlé Purina Companion Animal Nutrition Summit, a look at what we know about this plant's powers in people and pets.
An entrée into functional foods: Golden paste, bone broth and medicinal mushrooms
Fresh from the 2016 Nestlé Purina Companion Animal Nutrition Summit, let’s look at a few culinary curiosities your veterinary clients might be begging for.
Skeptical about veterinary acupuncture? Get current.
Dr. Janice Huntingford says the literature is clear on acupuncture's pain management benefits.

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4 updates that could transform veterinary pain management
Pain specialist offers her take on emerging modalities, including one that could 'revolutionize' pain medicine.
Holistic veterinarians endorse K-State rabies titer test
Researchers emphasize that testing does not supersede local laws but could open the door to new policies.
Set your veterinary clinic apart with acupuncture
Dr. Mike Petty says acupuncture can be a successful alternative to conventional Western medicine and bring in new clients.
3 tips to talk about natural products with pet owners
Learn how to respond when clients ask about natural products for their pets.
Booming growth of small-animal practice in China
Increased collaboration with the United States has led China to pursue more oversight for veterinary education at home. See what your colleagues across the Pacific face in the ever-expanding world of veterinary medicine.