Dear veterinarians and technical veterinary assistants, what a cool job you have – helping animals every day! When you started your career, I’m sure you had this in mind: helping animals, working with animals and providing them with the best possible care. And that's actually what you do every day in your practice. Quite admirable! This perspective can sometimes disappear in everyday life. Let’s recapture it!
What does a good collaboration between a veterinarian and an animal physiotherapist entail? And when is the right time to take your four-legged friend to physiotherapy?
When the visit to the vet is an ordeal… Let’s talk about frightened patients and pleasant visits to the vet's office.
A dog that is already stressed in the waiting room or on the way to the practice and that barks or shows extremely agitated behavior is not uncommon in the veterinary practice. Medical Training conducted by specialists in behavior therapy can help prevent such anxieties. How does it work? We spoke to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Astrid Schubert about what owners can do to prevent their four-legged friends from becoming anxiety-prone.
How does the use of phytotherapy change everyday practice? What are the common prejudices against phytotherapy and what opportunities or possibilities does it have? Is it actually the same as homeopathy? These are questions that veterinarian Pia Ana Bittermann encounters more and more frequently. Here she gives us an insight into her practice and phytotherapeutic work.
Studying veterinary medicine is notorious for its extensive subject matter and the opportunities and challenges that come with it. In this conversation, which can also be heard on our podcast, Feline talks about her experiences as a veterinary student, sources of motivation and lack of appreciation.
What constitutes successful communication - and why does it deserve special attention in veterinary medicine? Ellen Preußing addresses this question in VetLounge - the podcast for veterinary practices from Inuvet. Here's an excerpt from the podcast "VetLounge 1" with Ellen Preußing as guest.
Dr Daniela Krause-Erl has worked as a veterinarian for reptiles and small animals in Bavaria for several years. In our interview, she reveals what the corn snake is all about, why reptiles can be complicated patients and why she admires veterinary assistants.
Veronika is studying to be a veterinarian. She’s in her 6th year at the veterinary faculty of the LMU München, and there are only a few tests left before she can call herself a veterinarian. Veronika says that above all else, she is creative. This creativity comes out in the form of one crazy idea after another, which others often end up speaking about… But one idea caught on: the veterinary nude calendar at LMU.
When you think of rescue dogs, the glorified image of a faithful St. Bernard strolling towards the incident scene with his wooden keg may come to mind. Or maybe of Lassie, who is able to tell with three loud barks who had an accident, when, where and how. But what does the workplace of a rescue dog really look like? Who will teach them all of their knowledge? And above all how? And do you actually have to carry a small wooden barrel with schnapps around your dog’s neck for all walks of life?