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Initial reluctance on the part of some practices to adopt telehealth has given way to a normalization of the technology. Now, it is almost expected for practices to offer at least some version of telehealth.

During a visit to your clinic, whether it be a preventative care, sick, or emergency visit, each team member has an opportunity to positively impact the client experience. If empowered with knowledge and communication skills, they can impact patient outcomes as well.

This is the executive summary of the 2022 AAHA Pain Management  Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. These updated guidelines present a practical and logical approach to the assessment and management of acute and chronic pain in canine and feline patients.

Aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is an environmentally friendly alternative to flame cremation that is legal for pets in all 50 US states and Canada. It was thrust into the spotlight at the end of 2021 when anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu elected aquamation, so it should continue to gain awareness and popularity for both people and pets in the US and abroad.

Sarah Shutt, CVT, and Chandler Clouser of Shiloh Veterinary Hospital, Dover and York, Pennsylvania, are dedicated employees who go above and beyond.

News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include:

• Havanese Survives Leptospirosis
• Costs of Caring for a Pet
• VHMA’s 2021 Compensation and Benefits Survey Report

and more!

AAHA immediate past president Pam Nichols, DVM, CCRP, talks about changing your narrative, and making a positive change in your practice and life. Also, Dear AAHA answers a question about housekeeping supervisors, and, results from the Veterinary Outlook Survey and Omnibus Survey.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, BlackDVM Network, an online community created to empower Black veterinary professionals, has continued to grow and thrive.

Using validated metrics, the assessment of pain provides a window for recognition of pain and more effective pain management, providing better quality data for the benefit of our patients and addressing the need for evidence-based advancement of veterinary medicine.

People—including your clients—make assumptions about the needs, personalities, and potential of pet cats. Yet, these stereotypes often limit the opportunities given to felines. Some cat lovers aim to change that by reimagining cats’ lives.