2024 X-ray contest results: Are you ready to see some crazy stuff?September 30, 20242024 X-ray Contest results revealed. Prepare to see some crazy stuff!
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2023 X-ray Contest Results: What unbelievable things did they eat this year?October 1, 20232023 X-ray Contest results revealed. You won't believe what they ate this year!
Deciphering an odd dental imageDecember 1, 2022One of Dr. John Lewis's favorite parts of writing the monthly column for Veterinary Practice News is presenting cases that are rarely seen, so when you come across them in practice, you will have the answers. These dental “zebras” are rare findings or conditions that you will not see every day, but you will likely see during your career.
2022 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersOctober 1, 2022Check out the WINNER of the 15th annual Veterinary Practice News They Ate What?! X-ray Contest!
2021 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersOctober 4, 2021Check out the WINNER of the 15th annual Veterinary Practice News They Ate What?! X-ray Contest!
2019 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersSeptember 30, 2019 You can't help but marvel and shake your head a little when checking out the X-rays we get every year as part of our They Ate What?! Contest. You've got to wonder what an animal is thinking when they swallow an object whole, especially the long pointy ones (think fishing poles and forks). This year's entries didn't fail to deliver in the wild and wacky department, which made choosing a winner especially challenging for our panel of experts. Check out the X-ray that nabbed the highest scores in relevancy, appeal, originality, description, and appearance, along with the runners-up and honorable mentions. This year, the winner receives a $500 VISA gift card from contest prize sponsor, Trupanion. Contest judges Marty Becker, DVM, writes VPN's "In the Middle" column John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC, writes VPN's "Dental Pearls" column Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA, writes VPN's "Evidence-Based Medicine" column Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP, is a member of VPN's editorial advisory board Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified, writes VPN's "Surgical Insights" and "Practice Management" columns Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA, writes VPN's "Off Leash" Check out the winner >
They Ate What?! X-ray Contest 2018October 1, 2018Toys, tiles, and towels—and a large one at that! Animals eat all sorts of things, forcing their owners to make a mad dash to their veterinarian. Once again, our annual X-ray contest drew dozens of entries, each of them perplexing in their own way, and the next one more bizarre than the last. Choosing a winner was tough, but our panel of experts came through. The winner receives $500, courtesy of IDEXX Laboratories Inc., and a one-year subscription to its Web PACS, a picture archiving communications system valued at $2,400. Total retail value of the prize is $2,900. Check out the top rad, along with the honorable mentions.
How to find the best value for X-ray and imaging equipmentFebruary 13, 2018Every clinic has its druthers when it comes to X-ray and imaging equipment, and there is no shortage of reasons why one type of equipment or a specific brand is selected over another.
They Ate What?! X-ray Contest 2017September 29, 2017 Our annual X-ray contest didn't fail to deliver on the most odd and incomprehensible items removed from the stomachs of clients' animal companions. We received dozens of entries—more than ever before—and it was close. Check out this year's winner and most honorable mentions! Check out the winner >
