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DVM360 MAGAZINE, Apr 1, 2010

News A new attitude: study examines changing personality types among incoming veterinary students By Rachael Whitcomb It's not just years that are defining generational differences -- personalities actually are shifting. When tragedy strikes By Susan Ruiz Patton Two employees dead, one in a car crash another murdered, leaves a practice reeling. Inside the black market By Chris Sweeney The black market dog trade is vast and some believe it's growing. Understanding overpopulation By Rachael Whitcomb Do we have a problem with pet overpopulation or pet distribution? Vet blows whistle on slaughter practices By Daniel R. Verdon Washington — A USDA veterinarian's congressional testimony ignited new debate about enforcing animal welfare standards in slaughter plants. Amendment may exempt veterinarians from Red Flags Rule By James Iafe, VMD An amendment could exempt certain businesses, including veterinarians, from the Red Flags Rule. Auburn gets green light for teaching hospital expansion By Rachael Whitcomb Auburn, Ala. — Auburn University's veterinary college is close to finalizing plans to build a new veterinary teaching hospital at its Auburn, Ala., campus to replace the McAdory Large Animal and Hoerlein Small Animal clinics. Cat health linked to social status, health of owners By Rachael Whitcomb A new study links premature human and animal deaths in poor neighborhoods. Contraceptive implant targets feral dog population By Rachael Whitcomb Bragg Creek, Alberta — A pilot study using deslorelin contraceptive implants in 15 semi-feral dogs is showing promise as a way to control feral dog populations. DVM wins magazine, Web site awards for business journalism New York — dvm360.com and DVM Newsmagazine netted two national Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards in early March. Dog biting incident shoves DVM into media spotlight By Chris Sweeney Lafayette, Colo. — Sometimes controversy comes in small packages. Federal agencies investigate veterinarian fraud case within USDA By Rachael Whitcomb Athens, Ga. — Finding the perfect first job upon becoming a DVM can be a challenging feat, but for Tim Holt, getting several prominent positions as a veterinarian was not a problem — and he never graduated from veterinary school. Handling workplace tragedies By Susan Ruiz Patton Sometimes you need professional help when your practice experiences a tragedy, but there are some things you can do to help your staff recover. NAVMEC national meetings kick off in Las Vegas By Rachael Whitcomb Las Vegas — Little was answered, but many questions were raised at the first of three national meetings on the future of veterinary education. Profitable or not? A new online tool tells you A new online Profitability Estimator tool offers owners new financial insight. Western U. earns full accreditation By Rachael Whitcomb Pomona, Calif. — Western University's College of Veterinary Medicine — the nation's newest veterinarys chool — moved form limited to full accreditation. Humor Working with spouses: Way to form a more perfect union By Michael A. Obenski, DVM It all started when I wrote last month column about my wife coming in to help out in the office. Apparently, I gave many people the impression that I do not truly appreciate the veterinarian's spouse in helping to run the professional practice as well as his or her personal life. Finding the weak spot Manly men were laid low watching a routine medical procedure. Business So I'm a doctor ... now what? By Andrew Roark, DVM, MS Nineteen months ago, I started my first job as a veterinarian. Vague rules leave vets in the dark By Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JD Veterinarians struggle to comply with rules no one understands. Want success? Talk to your team By Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP No surprise: Your team will help you find your way. How are you treating Veterinary Dysmorphic Disorder? Apparently, black is black and white is white only if your brain agrees. More than the Red Flags Rule By James Iafe, VMD Secure your clients' and team members' private information against identity theft and mitigate your own risk of future fines Root out these four flaws in your practice's profitability By Gerald Snyder, VMD Staff training, net earnings, location, and an honest practice valuation may be holding back your practice's profitabilty. Small Animal Discuss facts, fallacies of dust mite allergies By Alice M. Jeromin, RPh, DVM, Dipl. ACVD House dust mites are the most common allergen in people, dogs and cats. How did this get to be so common, and why is dust mite allergy such a problem? Half of U.S. states report 500-plus Lyme positive dogs Las Vegas — New data suggests that nearly half of the states in this country reported 500-plus Lyme positive dogs between 2001 and July 2009. Recurrent oral hemorrhage in a cat By Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM Spontaneous oral hemorrhage without trauma is an uncommon finding. Understanding a cat's cough By Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM Internal medicine experts weigh in on feline asthma, influenza, bacterial infections, and heartworm. Understanding the nutritional needs of patients By Stephanie Skernivitz A Q&A with veterinary nutritional expert Dr. Rebecca Remillard What do we know about bromism in dogs? By Pierre Bichsel, DVM, Dipl. ECVN, Dipl. ACVIM (neurology) Bromide is considered an effective anticonvulsant drug for treating primary epilepsy in dogs. Surgery STAT: An inside look at total knee replacement By William D. Liska, DVM, Dipl. ACVS Total knee replacement is a treatment option for nonseptic advanced osteoarthritis and irreparable traumatic injuries when medical management is no longer adequate, reconstructive surgery does not have a good prognosis and arthrodesis and amputation are the other options. Equine 'Going green' breeds new facility management systems By Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM A combination of forces are currently redefining the construction of buildings, homes, barns and businesses. Track surfaces consume recent summit By Stephanie Skernivitz Are synthetic surfaces leading to a decline in fatal injuries in races? Equine imaging update: Magnetic imaging resonance By Ed Kane, PhD During the last few years, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography have made significant improvements in assessing equine tissue damage and diagnosing disease. Diagnotes 12 ways to prepare for a consultation By Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM Your time is valuable, as is your colleagues'. Present a professional image by preparing well in advance for a consultation.