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19 Sep

Posted at 11:12h in Uncategorized
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STAT ABDOMINAL SURGERIES IN RABBITS Lauren V Powers, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)Avian and Exotic Pet ServiceCarolina Veterinary SpecialistsHuntersville, North Carolina INTRODUCTION The exotic companion mammal practitioner is occasionally presented with rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) that may require immediate surgical intervention for acute abdominal disease. Liver lobe torsion, intestinal obstruction, inguinal urinary bladder herniation, and endometrial venous aneurysm are some of the diseases that may warrant a rapid diagnosis and surgical intervention for a successful clinical outcome. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Rabbits with acute abdominal diseases often experience severe pain. Scoring systems for pain...

12 Sep

Posted at 12:13h in Uncategorized
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3 Most Popular Topics So Far We're always bringing new topics to VetSouth each year, but our attendees make it known which topics they find to be especially beneficial. With just a little more than a month until we are back at Avalon, here are the 3 trending topics of the weekend so far. View the full 2023 Program here. Soft Tissue Surgery - Friday with Penny J. Regier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA Delve into the intricate world of stomach surgeries, including gastric dilatation and volvulus, get equipped with insights and techniques to navigate the challenges...

12 Sep

Posted at 08:54h in Animal Health
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Feline Foraging Toys: How to implement, motivate, and stage the difficulty level Ingrid Johnson, CCBCFundamentally Feline, Atlanta, GA Having cats work for their food, just as they would if they were living outdoors is, in my opinion, one of the most overlooked forms of environmental enrichment for indoor cats. The amount of time adult cats spend hunting varies based on sex, age, activity level, and nutritional needs but is, on average, about 30 percent of their day. Providing them with a bowl full of carbs, as most of us do, or feeding...

05 Sep

Posted at 11:16h in Uncategorized
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Are you in a crisis? Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741 Talk Away The Dark According to Merck's Third Annual Wellbeing Study, The percentage of veterinarians with serious psychological distress has increased since 2019, due in large part directly or indirectly to the pandemic. Shortage of veterinarians – and especially of staff – have joined stress, suicide and student debt as the most critical issues facing the profession. Read the full study here. 3 Most Important Things Employers Can Do Foster a work climate that:Has a strong sense of teamworkCultivates a high degree of trustEncourages open...

05 Sep

Posted at 10:10h in Animal Health, Continuing Education
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Medicating Tips & Tricks: How to medicate cats positively! INGRID JOHNSON, CCBCFUNDAMENTALLY FELINEATLANTA, GA.   It can be done. Cats can be medicated! In fact, they can willingly take their meds, and even if they require “pilling,” it can be done in a way that keeps them coming back for more rather than running under the bed. Medicating cats can even be fun and positive (it’s true!).  The following will not only cover proper “pilling” techniques but also a wide variety of food rewards and tricks to get cats to accept their medications and...

01 Sep

Posted at 08:00h in Wellness
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View Employee Newsletter (SEPTEMBER 2023) View Supervisor Newsletter (SEPTEMBER 2023) Complimentary Online Seminar through the Member Assistance Program The Gratitude Habit Gratitude offers extensive benefits of wellbeing, including increased optimism, reduced stress and anxiety, and other positive outcomes. When people think about forming power habits, they often think about doing something that will improve their productivity or health. People rarely consider the transformative power of mindset habits, and one of the most powerful habits is gratitude. This session will cover how to build a gratitude habit into your daily lives. Available on demand starting September...

22 Aug

Posted at 11:37h in Uncategorized
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Spot the difference: GVMA and the State Board of Veterinary Medicine The GVMA is a membership organization—governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from 12 districts throughout the state. We exist to serve you, our members. Our major purposes are to: further veterinary medicine in the state of Georgiaadvocate for veterinarians on legal and regulatory issues that affect the way veterinary medicine is  practiced and veterinary facilities are regulated (either by the Georgia state legislature or the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine)to provide a trusted source for continuing education for veterinarians Let’s...

14 Aug

Posted at 11:03h in Uncategorized
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Max Whittaker for the New York Times. August 2023. A Message from Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association If you are interesting in providing assistance to those affected by the recent wildfires on Maui, we are grateful for you! The Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association is assisting with coordinating the veterinary response to support veterinary services on the island. At this time, monetary donations are most helpful, and can be directed to any of the following organizations: AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FUND American Red Cross MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY SALVATION ARMY We are very fortunate to have had a generous response from the...

14 Aug

Posted at 09:30h in Animal Health, Continuing Education, GVMA News, Veterinary Careers
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Meet Dr. Will Wright, GVMA Director - Rural Practice Where do you work and for what type of practice? Valdosta Animal Hospital – it is Small Animal predominantly, with the occasional alpaca and rabbit. When did you graduate? UGA 2016 What inspired you to become a veterinarian, and how has that passion evolved over the years? Two people inspired me to become a veterinarian, my mom and my childhood veterinarian. Both had a passion for animals which led me to pursue a career in the field. From the time I was five years old, I...

01 Aug

Posted at 08:00h in Wellness
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View Employee Newsletter (AUGUST 2023) View Supervisor Newsletter (AUGUST 2023) Complimentary Online Seminar through the Member Assistance Program Digging Deep It can be frustrating when you are trying to reach a goal or change something about your financial situation, but somehow you keep sticking to the same habits. This session will explore how to have smart financial management and learn practical steps on getting out of financial ruts. Available on demand starting August 18th through the GVMA Compass. Access this seminar ACCESS THE GVMA Compass, A Member assistance PROGRAM ...

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