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• Study links dry pet food to human disease
  Salmonella contamination may be the culprit in severe 2006 and 2008 outbreaks, especially affecting small children.
  
• Get one-on-one practice management advice
  Sign up for practice management consultations at the CVC in Kansas City, Aug. 28 to 31.
  
• 4 ways to ward off fraud at your veterinary practice
  Protect your veterinary practice from employee embezzlement, forgery, robbery, and more.
  
• Q&A: How can I help unwanted horses? (sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
  Join the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign.
  
• Tools for celebrating June as Adopt-A-Cat Month
  Celebrate Adopt-A-Cat Month by downloading materials to help promote cat adoption and feline health care.
  
• FDA, NIH launch Web portal to report adverse events from pet foods, veterinary drugs
  National Report -- Two government agencies launched a Web portal to streamline reporting of adverse events associated with pet foods, animal feed and veterinary drugs.
  
• Forms: Craft financial policies and payment option handouts with new online tool
  Eliminate "fear of cost" and increase treatment acceptance by helping clients understand your policies.
  
• 'Going green' breeds new facility management systems
  A combination of forces are currently redefining the construction of buildings, homes, barns and businesses.
  
• A feline game of hide-and-seek
  After surviving a clinic fire, Ziggy the clinic cat finds a secluded spot to recover.
  
• 25 ways to untangle your veterinary practice snarls
  Try Dr. Jeff Rothstein's 25 tips to get your practice purring like, well, a cat.
  
• Practice Management Overhaul forms
  Download the tools you need to transform your practice.
  
• Overhaul outcome: Finding the tools for success
  Practice Management Overhaul winners reveal what they've learned throughout the process and how it's transformed their practice.
  
• Commentary: We know how you like your information
  You'll take your educational content with a side of test-your-knowledge, thank you very much.
  
• Practice Management Overhaul: Your sneak peek
  Consultants share the inside scoop on the winners' progress.
  
• What to ask before you buy software
  Before you purchase practice management software, make sure you ask these crucial questions.
  
• Pounce on your purrfect software
  Computer expert shows you the correct approach to snagging your ideal software.
  
• Medical waste chart: Take the danger out of dumping
  Remind your team what goes in medical waste and what goes in the dumpster.
  
• Want to earn $50? Submit a Practice Tip
  You could also win a $250 portrait of your favorite pet from Pet Picassos!
  
• Keep water blankets watertight
  Cat claws and hot water blankets don't mix. Here's how to fix a water blanket when it springs leaks.
  
• Form: Compare pet insurance plans
  Find the plan that's right for you, your practice, and your clients.
  
• Establishing a feline wellness program (Proceedings)
  The goals and process of starting a feline wellness program.
  
• Implementing a geriatric wellness program (Proceedings)
  It's no surprise to anyone that the number of geriatric feline patients is on the rise.
  
• Top 4 reasons pet insurance claims are denied
  Answer clients' question," Why was my claim denied?", with this discreet handout.
  
• Master problem sheets
  Forms to make record-keeping easier.
  
• Companion Animal Parasite Council's guidelines on parasite protocols for veterinarians
  The CAPC provides its complete practice protocols on line free of charge.
  
• Measure pain practicewide
  How to implement a pain scoring system.
  
• AAHA releases new behavior guide
  Lakewood, Colo. -- A new guide to help veterinarians counsel pet owners about behavior problems has been developed by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
  
• 12 keys to a great business plan
  Implement a plan now to help you three years from now — even in a recession.
  
• I am considering getting into the telemedicine arena. Is there anything I should be aware of before I start to market in this area? (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
  The allure of telemedicine is appealing, especially to equine practitioners. Instead of long days behind the windshield or slaving over a horse's mouth on the hottest day of the year, you can be sitting in your air conditioned office—looking at a computer screen, answering questions and solving problems.
  
• Applicant evaluation form
  Use this form to help you document hiring decisions.
  
• Inclement weather checklist
  Dr. Ernie Ward's checklist for preparing a veterinary practice for bad weather.
  
• Weather the hurricane season
  Storm season is in full force. Here's how to prepare your veterinary practice.
  
• 6 profit-earning purchases for new and established clinics
  As you build, consider making these six profit-earning purchases.
  
• Valuable veterinary resources on the Web
  Surf the Web for valuable resources to help you do your job better.
  
• Phone script 3: Puppy advice
  Evaluate receptionists at your clinic and others with this downloadable Excel document.
  
• Phone script 1: Boarding the family pets
  Evaluate receptionists at your clinic and others with this downloadable Excel document.
  
• Phone script 6: Spaying the cat
  Evaluate receptionists at your clinic and others with this downloadable Excel document.
  
• Phone script 4: A canine cleaning
  Evaluate receptionists at your clinic and others with this downloadable Excel document.
  
• Phone script 5: Frequently urinating feline
  Evaluate receptionists at your clinic and others with this downloadable Excel document.
  
• Phone script 2: Neutering/declawing a cat
  Evaluate receptionists at your clinic and others with this downloadable Excel document.
  
• What's backing up your computer?
  I've had quite a few mishaps with my cell phone. I wasn't worried this last time, though, because I'd opted for the "backup assistant" service provided by my wireless carrier. At least my contact list would be safe—so I thought.