Pets are active creatures - running, jumping and chasing in their own homes, as well as every time they go out into the world. Yet, while these actions burn off energy and improve mental engagement, c
Communicating with Patients Who Research Online(Post)A formal, professional diagnosis is the first step in resolving major pet health issues, but all too often clients will turn to the Internet to try and figure out what’s going on before they visit the
Customizing Your Vet Survival Box: Tailoring Essentials to Your Practice(Post)Essentials You May Need in Your Custom Vet Survival Box It goes without saying that being a vet is a demanding and often unpredictable occupation. To help make those difficult days easier on you and y
Finding the Right Diet (Post)With so many fad diets and food trends, humans are always trying new ways to keep themselves healthy and living longer. But what is probably most surprising, is that many people will feed their pets j
Encouraging Post-Appointment Follow Ups(Post)Follow-up visits are one of the most difficult aspects of pet health care to manage for both clients and clinics. In one study, 78% of clients expected a follow-up, while only 52% received call-backs.
Your Guide to Custom, Secure Prescription Pads for Your Veterinary Practice(Post)As a veterinarian, the health and safety of your patients are your top priorities. Every tool you use, from stethoscopes to surgical instruments, is chosen for its quality and reliability. The same st
Sympathy Cards: Embodying the Supportive Quality of Veterinary Care(Post)Empathy is one of the top qualities that clients look for in their service providers, and one they’ll judge you by. When a client’s pet passes away, the need for empathy only becomes stronger. Althoug
Working with Service Animals: What Every Veterinary Clinic Needs to Know (Post)A dog trained to detect seizures and an emotional support cat living in a no-pets apartment fall under two completely different federal laws. Mixing them up creates real problems, both for the client
Avoiding Medication Mistakes(Post)No matter how good our intentions may be, there can be a lot that can go wrong when prescribing medicine for pets. Writing mistakes and poor penmanship can lead to animals getting the wrong medicine o
The “Aww” Factor: Why are People So Amused by Unlikely Animal Pairs?(Post)People love going on YouTube and Facebook to browse videos and photos of animals being cute. Especially when they’re feeling down. What’s more relaxing and enjoyable than watching two unlikely animals
Making Medication Labels Your Clients Will Understand(Post)It’s believed that poor labeling is the leading cause for medication errors, but we’re only starting to understand the problem. The FDA has had almost 30,000 reports of medication errors since 1992, b
Promoting Annual Checkups(Post)Preventative health care is just as important for pets as it is for humans, but it can be hard to get your clients on board for adding the expense and inconvenience of check-up visits when their pets