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05/31/2022

Veterinarians can now benefit from a new tool to assist in early detection and diagnosis of 30 types of canine cancer. PetDx's has a sensitivity of 85.4 percent for canine lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma, and osteosarcoma. The study was performed on blood samples collected from 1,000+ client-owned dogs at more than 40 clinical sites between 2019 and 2021.

https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/liquid-biopsy-test-can-detect-30-types-of-canine-cancer-study-shows/

05/23/2022

When considering a price increase, clients will be more comfortable with small, steady increment changes instead of a large fee hike. Before doing so, it's important your team understands the "why" behind the fee changes. You want to have consistent messaging to make it easier for clients to accept them.

Clients will be more comfortable with small, steady increments instead of large fee hikes.

05/17/2022

When it comes to foods for pets, new products for the furriest of family members are trending toward being healthier and plant-based. The best way to describe the quality of top pet food is that it basically could be consumed by humans.

When it comes to foods for pets, new products for the furriest of family members are trending toward being healthier and plant-based.

05/10/2022

As veterinarians, it's important to make sure pets do not suffer. AAHA does not certify practices that offer non-anesthetic dental, as they are harmful to pets and do not meet the standards of care. Here's why nonanesthetic dentals are dangerous for pets and harm the profession.

A veterinarian explains why nonanesthetic dentals are dangerous for pets and harm our profession

05/02/2022

After a long winter, everyone is looking forward to getting outdoors and enjoying milder temperatures. Unfortunately, with the milder weather, ticks have become active and prolific. Here are some tips and tricks you can give your patients to help with tick prevention and removal.

https://news.yahoo.com/dr-maro-springtime-precautions-protect-094306528.html?guccounter=1

04/26/2022

Nothing builds or destroys a client's trust like a veterinary team's availability when a pet is in crisis. From the client's perspective, any cry for help that meets perceived resistance breaks the pet owner's trust in the veterinary team. To overcome this try implementing a concept called "leading up and down the chain of command" into your clinic.

Nothing builds or destroys a client’s trust like a veterinary team available (or not available) when a pet is in crisis.

04/19/2022

According to Mars Veterinary Health, with pet ownership on the rise, the industry needs to add roughly 41,000 vets to the force by 2030 to meet demand. But projected graduation numbers for vets show the industry will likely fall short.

Animal clinics across the nation are trying to keep up with the increasing demand for pet care while navigating a nationwide shortage of veterinarians.

04/11/2022

Dogs are able to taste sweet, sour, salty, and bitter foods, but their comparatively low number of taste buds means that they don't experience flavors in the same way humans do. Read on to help educate your clients on dogs' sense of taste.

Dogs are able to taste sweet, sour, salty, and bitter tastes. They do not have as many taste buds as humans and can't detect more complex tastes. Their strong sense of smell contributes to how dogs process taste.

04/04/2022

Heartworm, Lyme, and other vector-borne diseases are expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). Use the 2022 Pet Parasite Forecast and corresponding 30-day Pet Parasite Forecast maps to be aware of impending outbreaks across the U.S. to warn clients.

Heartworm, Lyme, and other vector-borne diseases are expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, CAPC reports.

03/29/2022

No matter the size of your practice, inventory is the second-largest expense, the easiest thing to steal, and the greatest frustration when it is not on the shelf when needed. Therefore, inventory management needs to be the responsibility of the entire clinic team. Here's how to get your team excited about their role in inventory control.

Without the cooperation of the entire veterinary team, inventory can quickly get away from us.

03/23/2022

Today, more people are adopting pets before having children. In turn, pet parents want the best quality of care and accessibility for their pets - both of which weren't necessarily available before. Here are industry pet market trends and how your practice can take advantage.

Pet owners—especially millennials and Generation Z, who make up the majority of pet owners in the U.S.—are more willing to spend big bucks on their cats and dogs than ever before.

03/14/2022

Teaching a dog not to beg at the table or try to steal food off a plate is a great skill to practice, especially if your patients have family and friends around for meals. With positive reinforcement, prevention management, and being consistent, your client can teach their dog good mealtime behaviors.

Does your dog steal food from the table or jump up on you while you’re eating? Attracted by the delicious smells many dogs are experts at begging for food. Teaching your dog not to beg at the table or try to steal food off your plate is a great skill to practice.