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Category: Head to Tail w/ Steve Dale

Asking the Owner Isn’t Enough: Why We Need to “Ask the Dog”

By Steve Dale, CABC Before petting an unfamiliar dog, we are taught to ask, “Can I pet your dog?” That’s excellent advice, but we...

September 16, 2026

Fighting Feline Kidney Disease: How Hydration and Early Detection Can Save Your Cat’s Health

By Steve Dale, CABC Chronic kidney disease (CKD) or chronic kidney insufficiency is one of the most common illnesses affecting older cats. Studies suggest...

The O’Malley Fund: Making a Difference in Feline Diabetes

by Steve Dale, CABC Understandably, veterinary technicians often wonder out loud, “How can I make a difference?” Proof positive that you can make that...

The Cost of Care: How Technicians Can Support Financially Struggling Clients

by Steve Dale, CABC Have you been to the grocery store lately? It’s no surprise that finances are a reality when it comes to...

A Class Action Win Against Shock Collars

By Steve Dale, CABC Dr. R.K. Anderson was the grandfather of veterinary behavior and original cookie pusher. It was a name used in a...

January 13, 2026

What’s the easiest way to avoid a dog bite? Ask the Dog!

By Steve Dale, CABC For generations, we have all learned and we teach our children, that if we see a dog that we don’t...

November 11, 2025

Leash Your Dogs

By Steve Dale, CABC I am no sociologist, so I will not attempt to explain why, but since the pandemic, more people are walking...

September 17, 2025

Dog Training and Shock Collars

By Steve Dale, CABC Dog training methodology is at a crossroads, and veterinary technicians must play a role. The Certification Council for Professional Dog...

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

By Steve Dale, CABC Here’s a trivia question: What’s the number one cause of death for indoor cats from around 2 years of age...

Leptospirosis: Understanding the Risks and the Need for Vaccination

By Steve Dale, CABC Increasingly, Veterinary professionals are increasingly encountering resistance from clients when it comes to vaccinations –even for rabies. There was a...