Happy Kitty, Healthy Kitty

Posted on Tue 28 February 2023 in update • Tagged with podcast, wellness, prevention, senior, cats

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One of the biggest issues for cat parents is getting that yearly wellness check for our felines. Since cats are masters at hiding illness, it’s more important to get them seen each year. Twice a year is recommended for senior cats. Dr. Kelly will tell us why this is …


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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Posted on Fri 09 December 2022 in update • Tagged with afsp, marathon, running

I am running the Chicago Marathon in 2023 as a tribute to all the veterinary professionals who we have lost to suicide. I am also running this race in special honor of Charli (Alex) Rae Lewis, an amazing young human who we lost on September 5th 2021, just before their …


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Tips to keep your pets safe during the holidays

Posted on Thu 17 November 2022 in news • Tagged with fox, fox32, chicago, interview, pet, safety

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Dr. Kelly Cairns shares some tips and tricks to keep your pets safe during the holiday season.

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How to solve decision deadlock with team-based decision making

Posted on Tue 27 September 2022 in coaching • Tagged with wellness, dvm360

Most of us have been there: The team needs to make a decision. The topic requiring the decision involves multiple key stakeholders, maybe even more than 1 group in the hospital. No matter how much time and effort the team members expend, they cannot reach a satisfactory decision.

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Inevitably, everyone …


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Chicago veterinarian has advice for dog owners as mysterious illness kills canines in Michigan

Posted on Tue 23 August 2022 in news • Tagged with wbbm, interview

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A mysterious illness has killed dozens of dogs in northern and central Michigan — an outbreak that has not gone unnoticed by veterinarians here.

One local veterinarian has advice for pet owners...

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one size does not fit all

Posted on Mon 22 August 2022 in coaching • Tagged with podcast, wellness, dvm360

This podcast discusses how adaptable mentorship can help both new graduates and seasoned professionals thrive in veterinary medicine.

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ReKindling the Spark: Sustaining Passion and Purpose from the Heart

Posted on Wed 04 May 2022 in coaching • Tagged with speaking, wellness, dvm360

One of the most prevalent challenges within the veterinary sector is learning how to sustain happiness and well-being. During her keynote address at the Fetch dvm360® San Diego conference, Kelly Cairns, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), vice president of medical excellence and education at Thrive Pet Healthcare, spoke on the value …


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Communicating with Pet Parents; Pets Feel Stress at the Holidays Just Like You Do

Posted on Sun 12 December 2021 in news • Tagged with wgn, interview

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Listen to a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Kelly Cairns from Steve Dale’s Pet World on WGN Radio, vice president of Medical Excellence and Education at Thrive Pet Healthcare; she is based in Naperville. Dr. Cairns has just given the keynote address at the FETCH Veterinary Conference, San Diego, CA …


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