About Veterinary MedicineVeterinary MedicineVet School Diaries: Jen- June 24, 2008 Speaking of veterinary technicians, we have a new Vet School Diary. Jen will be writing about her school and life while studying to be a veterinary technician through an accredited...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/24/vet-school-diaries-jen.htm Love Animals, but Need Income- June 23, 2008 One of the most-asked career questions on this site is, "what do veterinary technicians earn for a living" A blog post from 2005 asking this very question (originally posted in...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/23/love-animals-but-need-income.htm Is it OK to feed my dog corn on the cob- June 20, 2008 Most people are aware of the dangers of feeding pets a diet of table scraps that are high in fat (trimmings, gravy, etc.), especially pets who do not consume table...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/20/is-it-ok-to-feed-my-dog-corn-on-the-cob-3.htm These Boots Were Made For Hiking- June 19, 2008 From the VetMed forum COLLIELIKESTOHIKE asks: "I have a rough Collie who is 6 years old who loves to hike. Do veterinarians recommend dog boots or any over the counter lotions...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/19/these-boots-were-made-for-hiking.htm Pet Heath Insurance: VPI Spotlight- June 18, 2008 This is part II of my interview with Dr. Carol McConnell of Veterinary Pet Insurance, intended for specific information about various VPI policy plans. Please see the Pet Heath Insurance...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/18/pet-heath-insurance-vpi-spotlight.htm Poll: Have you assisted an animal locked in a car- June 17, 2008 It might be easy to look the other way. Stay out of other people's business. The owner must be coming right...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/17/poll-have-you-assisted-an-animal-locked-in-a-car... Just a Quick Errand, but Your Dog May Be Dying- June 16, 2008 Every year I see pets, especially dogs, left in the car while the owner runs a quick errand inside a store or restaurant. The windows are cracked open, the dog...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/16/the-dangers-of-leaving-pets-in-parked-cars-on-wa... My pet is terrified of the vet. Help!- June 13, 2008 Many times pet owners put off going to the vet because their pet gets very stressed, or in some cases, aggressive, when faced with going to the vet. The carrier,...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/13/my-pet-is-terrified-of-the-vet-what-are-some-tip... Continuing Education (CE) Spotlight: VetMedTeam- June 12, 2008 Continuing Education (CE) is something required of most health professions as a means for practitioners to stay current in their field. In the "old days" before the Internet, completing CE...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/12/continuing-education-ce-spotlight-vetmedteam.htm Subcutaneous (SQ) Fluid Administration Tip- June 11, 2008 Giving fluids under the skin (SQ fluids) is something that many pet owners learn to do at home. Fluids are usually given when their pet is suffering from an illness...http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2008/06/11/subcutaneous-sq-fluid-administration-tip.htm |