Jun 1, 2008
By:
Robert M. Miller, DVM
Behavior is as vital to veterinary practice as anatomy and physiology are. I think every U.S. veterinary school should require students to take a basic animal behavior course, and behavior should be on every state board exam.
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May 1, 2008
By:
Robert M. Miller, DVM
The big dog cringed under the bench in the reception area. "He hates to come in here," the old man said. "But he's got this skin problem, and it stinks something terrible."
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Apr 1, 2008
By:
Robert M. Miller, DVM
The panel moderator acknowledged the elderly, silver-haired gentleman at the microphone. "It's a pleasure to have you with us again, Doctor." The old man, professor emeritus, famous veterinary surgeon, author of a text that was required reading for most members of the audience during their schooling, nodded, smiled, and waved his hand toward the stage.
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Mar 1, 2008
By:
Robert M. Miller, DVM
Several years after the publication of my book Imprint Training of the Newborn Foal, Monty Roberts, a renowned California horse trainer, called to tell me that he had been using my foal training method for three years with great success. I had long wanted to meet Monty, and he invited me to visit his ranch in Solvang. This led to a lasting friendship and mutual respect.
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Feb 1, 2008
By:
Robert M. Miller, DVM
Although doctors of veterinary medicine have the same prescription writing authority as physicians do, many practitioners infrequently write prescriptions. I wrote many during my practice career, and I want to share the reasons that I did so.
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Jan 1, 2008
By:
Robert M. Miller, DVM
Professor A: Well, Terry—may we call you Terry?—you aspire to a degree in veterinary medicine?
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Dec 1, 2007
By:
Robert M. Miller, DVM
Dr. Robert M. Miller recounts several memorable Christmas Eve emergency calls.
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Nov 1, 2007
By:
Robert M. Miller, DVM
I don't understand the controversy over taking a stand on foie gras production.
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Oct 1, 2007
By:
Robert M. Miller, DVM
During the early days of television, a basset hound named Cleo popularized that formerly exotic breed.
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