Talking to pet owners about preventive care: A primerFebruary 25, 2020When veterinarians talk about preventive care, we typically take it to mean a host of recommendations aimed at health and longevity. Our broad range of suggestions might include dental care, exercise goals, and routine wellness visits that comprise screening tests, among other activities. However, the truth of the matter is we aren’t equally comfortable with each of these preventive care-related conversations.
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Policy flexibility central to Trupanion Australia growthFebruary 24, 2020As Trupanion nears the one-year anniversary of its launch Down Under, the insurance provider says more of its members are taking advantage of its flexible intercontinental coverage.
Identifying congenital heart diseaseFebruary 19, 2020A heart murmur is a biomarker for congenital heart disease (CHD) in puppies and kittens. Almost every dog or cat with this condition will have a murmur, but hearing what it’s telling you isn’t always easy.
How should you handle lumps and bumps?February 19, 2020A mass is an extremely common finding in daily practice, yet it often presents a challenge. Should it be removed? Tested? Ignored?
Piezosurgery in dentistry and oral surgeryFebruary 19, 2020Recent advances in ultrasonic piezoelectric technology have allowed for clinical improvements in cutting and shaping bone.
Trupanion marks half a million dogs, cats insuredFebruary 19, 2020With 2020 barely underway, insurance provider Trupanion already has reason to celebrate, surpassing 500,000 dogs and cats covered under its proprietary pet insurance.
Veterinary insight drives pet medication industryFebruary 19, 2020America’s veterinary market has a direct impact on the country’s $9.8 billion pet medications industry.
Nutritional, dental startups partake in Purina programFebruary 14, 2020Five emerging companies were awarded $10,000 and selected to attend a business accelerator boot camp.
Revelations in oral health complianceFebruary 14, 2020If you want to increase dental compliance, your methods for educating clients need to be on point when owners are in your clinic.
Pet insurance: Learning from the U.K.February 13, 2020In 2018, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) reported an estimated 2.4 million insured dogs and cats, representing just two percent of the total pet population.