2020: A year the veterinary world changed courseMarch 16, 2021Pet adoptions have gone up since the pandemic began—and the veterinary industry is catching up to the changes.
Reassure owners to prevent post-pandemic surrendersMarch 8, 2021Some owners might be considering rehoming their pet post-pandemic if they are unable to bring the animal with them to work.
Have clients gone COVID crazy?March 1, 2021Many people are fed up with stay-at-home orders, indoor dining disappearing, and freedoms lost during the pandemic. Clients may feel like grounded teenagers and act out with bad behavior.
How our profession went viral: COVID-related changes in client behaviorFebruary 9, 2021Last March, when COVID-19 initiated its first round of shutdowns, most of us wrung our hands and wondered whether our profession could weather this.
Goodness comes to light, even during a pandemicJanuary 18, 2021Veterinary medicine is no different than most other businesses—there’s been a lot of hurt throughout the profession as a result of the pandemic and its associated economic repercussions.
Pets, humans closer than ever amidst pandemicJanuary 11, 2021Physical comfort from dogs, cats, and other animals has been vital for owners during social distancing, new research shows.
Team member dynamics: Six things I've learned in six years of practice ownershipNovember 26, 2020About five years back, Dr. Khuly raved about practice ownership in this very column. While still bullish on practice ownership, she says she no longer has reason to gush.
Being too busy: A blessing or curse?November 25, 2020While the suffering of COVID is far from over, this columnist predicts veterinary medicine is going to continue to flourish as never before.
Check in with new owners to prevent surrendersNovember 23, 2020A Merck survey reveals 73 percent of those who adopted a dog amidst the pandemic are considering rehoming it.
Cats can give other cats COVID quite easilyNovember 18, 2020Feline-to-feline transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is possible, even if an animal is not showing any symptoms of the virus.
