Articles by Heather Biele, DVM

Parasitologists warn of high tick risk

Conditions favorable for parasite populations to thrive; year-round preventives urged.
May 16, 2013
By: Heather Biele, DVM

Conditions favorable for parasite populations to thrive; year-round preventives urged.

Veterinary parasitologists warn of high tick risk

Conditions favorable for parasite popultions to thrive; year-round preventives urged.
May 1, 2013
By: Heather Biele, DVM

Conditions favorable for parasite popultions to thrive; year-round preventives urged.

Compliance top concern in heartworm prevention

Resistance may play a small role in efficacy failures, but evidence suggests lack of education is the real reason preventives don't work.
Apr 1, 2013
By: Heather Biele, DVM

Resistance may play a small role in efficacy failures, but evidence suggests lack of education is the real reason preventives don't work.

Demystifying feline pain management

Keen observation will provide clues to diagnose pain in cats.
Mar 1, 2013
By: Heather Biele, DVM

Keen observation will provide veterinarians clues to diagnose pain in cats.

Homeopathy debate heats up as AVMA policy review nears

Lines are drawn as members of the veterinary community voice their opinions on complementary and alternative veterinary medicine.
Feb 13, 2013
By: Heather Biele, DVM

Lines are drawn as members of the veterinary community voice their opinions on complementary and alternative veterinary medicine.

NAVC 2013: Heska announces winners of 2012 Inspiration in Action contest

Three organizations receive funding, recognition for their contributions to veterinary medicine and the human-animal bond.
Jan 21, 2013
By: Heather Biele, DVM

Three organizations receive funding, recognition for their contributions to veterinary medicine and the human-animal bond.

Classical music strikes a chord with dogs in Colorado State study

Veterinary researchers conclude that music can be a cost-effective, practical way to improve shelter environments.
Oct 18, 2012
By: Heather Biele, DVM

Veterinary researchers conclude that music can be a cost-effective, practical way to improve shelter environments.

Equine West Nile virus cases almost triple in past month, exceed 500 in U.S.

Veterinarians, officials continue to encourage vaccination to stave off further infection but expect new cases to decline.
Oct 18, 2012
By: Heather Biele, DVM

Veterinarians, officials continue to encourage vaccination to stave off further infection but expect new cases to decline.

Bound by debt: Veterinarians struggle with student loans in a tepid economy

Years after graduating, this Utah veterinarian is still in the grips of his student loan burden. But hope is on the horizon as he finally closes in on his dream of owning a practice.
Sep 1, 2012
By: Heather Biele, DVM

Years after graduating, this Utah veterinarian is still in the grips of his student loan burden. But hope is on the horizon as he finally closes in on his dream of owning a practice.