For the most part, when we see our patients, we just want to see them and their adult owners. However, some owners also bring their children with them. Babysitters aren’t available, the child wants to
Winter Pet Safety (Post)“If you’re cold, they’re cold.” While this is a good sentiment, there’s more to cold weather pet care than simply taking pets indoors or giving them an extra blanket. These tips will help you give you
Dogs and Cats in Clothes: The Benefits and Pitfalls of Pet Fashion (Post)Pet clothing is a confusing subject. When should your clients dress their pets? How can they tell if their pet is OK with wearing clothes? Here’s how clothing can be useful, how the right choices can
Five Ways a Dog Prepares Millennials for Parenthood(Post)Whether you call them Gen Z, millennials or post-millennials, today’s children seem like they’re living in a world that’s completely different from the one we grew up in. With social media and smartph
Strategies for Managing Pharmacy Inventory(Post)How many items do you have in your pharmacy? Hundreds? Thousands? All that inventory is tying up significant capital, but trimming down too much can cause shortages that keep your patients from gettin
Why Euthanasia Shouldn’t Ruin a Good Vet-Pet Owner Relationship(Post)Parrots and tortoises can outlive people, but the lives of almost every other pet are far shorter than ours. That means when we welcome new pets into our homes, we have to face the fact that we’ll oft
How to Help Clients Understand Prices(Post)As the price of human health care skyrockets, the price of pet care has been slow to rise, but owners feel the sting more because they’re probably paying out of pocket. This puts independent vet offic
Helping Clients Understand Prescriptions (Post)Medicine can extend the lives of your patients and make their quality of life better, but only if it’s administered properly. Unfortunately, it’s easy for confusion to arise between dispensing medicat
Honoring a Deceased Pet(Post)There’s no question that in many homes, pets are considered valued members of the family. So, when a loved one passes on, it can be devastating for everyone including children, neighbors, and friends.
Talking to Kids About Their Pets(Post)No matter how much you love children, they can be a challenge to deal with: their lack of knowledge and emotional maturity make pet care difficult and health issues scary. Using these strategies will
How to Boost Customer Experience for Your Veterinary Clients(Post)While your patients may be animals, your business depends on the relationship you have with their human owners. Taking steps to make visits easier for them is critical for retention. Fortunately, most
Preparing a Home for a New Pet: What Your Clients Need to Know(Post)A new pet is coming home. The bed is bought, the bowls are ready, and the excitement is real. But here is what most new pet owners do not realize until it is too late: the average home is full of ever