As little as a decade ago, barely a trace of research existed on the topic of client communication in veterinary medicine. Now there are a reasonable number of studies underway, many of which are geared towards figuring out the best ways to incorporate and teach client communication within veterinary school curricula. [More]

Ready to meet the winners and hear the stories supplied by their human companions? I’m ever so pleased to present Buddy, Gayle, Marty McFly, Roxy, and Elmer Fudd. Before you begin reading about them, grab a couple tissues. I think you might just need them!

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Veterinarians wear many different hats when they are in the exam room. It’s a given they provide medical care for their patients. But did you realize that, for their clients they often assume the role of social worker, calendar planner, grief counselor, and even mediator when there are conflicting opinions between family members (mostly spouses)? [More]

Suffolk County, a wonderfully forward thinking county on Long Island has just passed legislation creating the nation’s very first animal abuse registry. [More]

Have you any interest in emailing rather than calling your vet when you have questions? This is certainly a reasonable expectation assuming that your vet is willing to communicate online. [More]