Implementing the 'OA pyramid of care'August 17, 2023As we know, a client may need to hear about your OA concerns several times before it registers, and the best time to start the conversation is when your patient is healthy, before the disease process may have begun.
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Weighing in on pet obesity, nutritional managementAugust 9, 2023According to the latest Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 59 percent of evaluated dogs in the United States were classified as being overweight or obese in 2022.
Claw your way out of feline biasesAugust 8, 2023"When it comes right down to it, it is our job to make sure cat owners understand the basics of feline healthcare. Unfortunately, that is a platform I believe we have long since abdicated (if ever we claimed it) in our almighty hunt for the low-hanging fruit that is the dog-dedicated dollar."
In a 'hot spot'? Apply spectrum of careAugust 4, 2023Spectrum of care: In dogs, hot spots are one of the most common skin disease presentations to veterinary clinics and ERs, particularly over the summer months.
Data-driven digital platform supports proactive pet careJuly 31, 2023The Pet HealthZone from Nationwide offers age- and breed-specific insights and trivia for free
The 'write' stuff for your clinic blogJune 13, 2023Blogging can be a powerful tool for veterinary practices to connect with clients, share their expertise, and establish their online presence. However, starting a blog from scratch can be daunting for newbies. There are many things to consider, from choosing a platform to creating engaging content, and promoting the blog to your target audience.
Veterinary Appreciation Day honors contributions to public and pet healthJune 13, 2023Veterinary professionals are going to feel all the love on Veterinary Appreciation Day, thanks to a new initiative from Trupanion.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveBoomers, gen-xers, millennials, oh my!February 1, 2023When discussing management methods and styles, generational differences are often overlooked, but can be a huge asset to encouraging teamwork. Indeed, the backbone of the veterinary field is teamwork, so becoming knowledgeable about how individual teammates think and interact will be a benefit to management.
Tips to help clients understand costsSeptember 21, 2022Among the more challenging aspects of being a veterinarian is balancing economics and emotion when discussing care for pets. Those who dedicate their career to caring for animals are sympathetic by nature and, thus, understand the emotions involved when speaking with clients about the health of their pets. To be successful, veterinarians need to develop long-term connections with their clients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA look inside the open-hospital model of veterinary careAugust 5, 2022By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAOne approach I have experienced and believe deserves greater study and broader adoption, is the open-hospital model.3For most of my career, I have worked in a hospital that encourages clients to be with their pet at any time while they are in our care, whether in the exam room for a routine checkup, hospitalized in the ICU, and even during dentistry, surgery, or other invasive procedures.
