It is the time of year when pet owners look for the best remedies to keep fleas and ticks off their pets. Every year, cats become ill when well-meaning owners apply products not labeled as safe for cats to their feline companions. Watch our video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEABxGA2wb8 on this very important topic and please contact your veterinarian with any questions....
Four dogs have been diagnosed with canine influenza in east Tennessee. The virus is highly contagious by direct contact (nose to nose touching or handlers not washing hands between touching multiple dogs). It is suspected that these cases originated at a dog show in Georgia. We advise all dog owners to monitor their dogs, and contact your veterinarian if you suspect your dog is showing symptoms. For more information: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/news/51032...
The idea of ‘forward booking’ is not new, even though the term may not be familiar to you. Veterinarians have found that when clients schedule their pet’s follow-up appointment before they leave the office, vaccines are given on time, chronic conditions are caught and treated in a timely manner, and pet owners are less likely to forget about an appointment. TVMA member Mary Carter talks about the benefits of Forward Booking in this brief video. And that brings us to our newest resource: TVMA has launched a YouTube channel. Here we...
From left: Abby Gass State FFA Treasurer, Amy Hankins of Chuckey-Doak FFA Chapter , Dr. Russell Reel TVMA President-Elect. Photo Courtsey of The Tennessee FFA TVMA's President-Elect Dr. Russell Reel presented Amy Hankins of Chuckey-Doak FFA Chapter in East Tennessee the 2017 Veterinary Science Proficiancy Award. The award was presented at the 2017 FFA State Convention in Gatlinburg, March 26-29. TVMA has sponsored the TN FFA Veterinary Science Proficiency award for several years. The purpose of this award is to provide FFA members the opportunity to aid in the general health and welfare...
When your vet asks to schedule your next appointment… Think of it like leaving the dentist. The last thing the receptionist asks is for your availability in six months; you give her a date, she hands you a reminder card. Veterinarians know that the clients and pets they see on a regular basis receive the highest possible quality of care. Even though you may not be certain of your availability six months or a year from now, scheduling that appointment offers many benefits for you (and your pet.) You will receive reminders...
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! Both dogs and cats can be infected by heartworms. Infection is preventable – and if left untreated, can be deadly. Heartworms are transmitted to dogs and cats via mosquitoes. During your pet’s annual check-up, your veterinarian will test your pet for heartworms and prescribe a heartworm preventative (usually a pill or chew that you will give once per month). It is much cheaper to prevent heartworm infection than it is to treat a pet who becomes infected! Learn more: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics...
A free webinar hosted by Julie Squires Certified Compassion Fatigue Specalist with Rekindle Solutions, will be held this Wednesday,March 22 at 8:00 pm. The title is "The One Thing You Don't Know About Compassion Fatigue". Click here for more information and to register. ...
The annual Music City Veterinary Conference will be held February 24-26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville SE, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Sponsored by The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, 2017 marks the seventeenth year of the Music City Veterinary Conference (MCVC) - an event planned FOR practitioners, BY practitioners. We know that this conference will be an extraordinary opportunity for you to learn and receive top quality CE. Your colleagues are in touch with exactly what you want to know- and deliver! It is also a great place to meet experts in your field...
The professional privilege tax of $400 that veterinarians and 21 other professions pay is getting a lot of attention at the beginning of the 2017 legislative session. The TVMA has been at the forefront of discussions for eliminating the tax since last year when a bill was amended to create a study of the tax. The study by the TN Advisory Commission for Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) found that only six states have a professional privilege tax and that Tennessee’s tax collects more than any of the other states. There are two...
Tri County Veterinary Hospital, owned by Dr. Chris Biggs: All staff and families accounted for. They are delivering pet food and emergency prescriptions to their clients who had to evacuate or lost everything and have their pets at hotels or other safe areas with them. They also have very sadly had clients report that their pets did not make it out of the fires. They appreciate everyone’s concern and prayers. The Animal Clinic of Pigeon Forge, owner Dr. Bob Dennis: One employee and family lost their home in the Dollywood area; they and...
