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Take the tough steps needed to work, live with less

November 1, 2009

The watchword in this recession is less. Clients spend less, and our bottom line takes a nosedive. We clearly need to provide for ourselves and our staff by lowering expenses.

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Enough to make a vet blush

November 1, 2009

A dog boarded at the clinic appeared to become ill and coughed up something that brought everyone running and caused the ladies to blush. It was a red thong panty.

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When all else fails to save the world, call a veterinarian

November 1, 2009

Recently, during a routine office call, I mentioned to Mr. and Mrs. Panic that their cat might have worms.

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Bargaining: It takes two to play

November 1, 2009

Defining the word "bargain." When we bargain for goods, we use caution to avoid being cheated, so we should be careful not to cheat others in doing business as veterinarians.

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Anemias: Look out for vector-borne diseases

November 1, 2009

A review of anemias in cats, based on a lecture by Dr. Kristy Dowers, "Causes of feline anemia: old and new" at the 2009 ACVIM Forum.

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The traveling trophy

October 1, 2009

A walrus bone, the baculum, mounted on a plaque became a traveling trophy for the winner of the annual Illinois-Purdue softball game. When it was stolen, the effort to get it back led to a life-changing adventure.

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The old man and the tree

October 1, 2009

It was closing time when the phone rang. The voice on the other end sounded liked the oldest living human. His prize heifer was down in a difficult delivery. So I headed out on what turned out to be a harrowing, after-dark chase in a 1977 sky-blue pickup truck.

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The veterinary practice manager's role increases during hard times

October 1, 2009

Every practice, whatever its size, needs a strong, reliable manager to oversee associates and staff. Once trained, he or she should have a relatively free hand to deal with all management problems as they arise.

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Veterinarian roulette: It's usually played at 3 a.m.

October 1, 2009

Some clients seem to go through the Yellow Pages looking for a veterinarian who will answer the phone at 3 a.m. to handle or discuss a problem that easily could have waited for daylight. That's how you play the game of veterinarian roulette.

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