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Curbside drop-offs and pick-ups at veterinary clinics and hospitals essentially keep pet owners out of the exam room but still connected to the veterinary medical team. Adopting this “concierge service” minimizes the number of people entering the veterinary clinic or hospital and reduces any risk of spreading COVID-19, keeping both clients and the veterinary staff safe.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took steps to encourage veterinary telemedicine during the new coronavirus pandemic, announcing that it would temporarily suspend enforcement of some federal veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) requirements.

The AAVSB is urging lawmakers to classify veterinary practices as essential businesses and endorsing telemedicine as an important way to protect the health of veterinary team members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thousands of dogs and cats tested for COVID-19 have shown no positive results to date, according to multiple global health organizations. Many in the veterinary community are monitoring the situation closely.

In light of many CE events and conferences getting indefinitely postponed, VetFolio has offered free CE to anyone looking to meet state requirement deadlines.

Using telemedicine can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, says the American Veterinary Medical Association. The AVMA has resources available for clinics and practices that want to implement this service.

Many pet owners dismiss subtle behavioral changes in aging pets, which could be indicative of cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Veterinarians should learn to screen for CDS and know about the available treatments to alleviate the effects, including nutritional supplementation.

Most UTIs are successfully treated with commonly used drugs, dosages, and administration intervals, but proper understanding of the location of the UTI is crucial in successful treatment of these challenging infections, especially when they involve the kidneys and/or prostate.

Becoming personally certified or having a certified associate is the ideal way to add chiropractic/spinal manipulation services to a veterinary practice, as the training gives practitioners a better understanding of the specific conditions that can best be helped by chiropractic/spinal manipulation.