Jen Reeder recently spent a day shadowing a credentialed veterinary technician during National Veterinary Technician Week. “This was a simple assignment that turned into one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life,” she writes. Source: AAHA Pets Matter, September 20, 2015. 'It’s hard work, but at the end of the day, when I go home exhausted, I still want to come … [Read more...]
Why do dogs eat poop?
Poop-eating is surprisingly common and mostly harmless to dogs eating their own poop. Coprophagia, is the scientific name for this vile habit. Ingesting the stool of other animals, on the other hand, puts a dog at higher risk for intestinal parasites, viruses or toxins. Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB, recommends physical and fecal examinations to rule out physiological factors such … [Read more...]
Vaccines and pets: What clients need to know
Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon.), explains the importance of vaccination, addresses the challenges of over-vaccination and the resulting compliance difficulties. Source: AAHA Pets Matter, July 29, 2016. The core vaccines are the really, really important ones because the diseases that are prevented by the core vaccines are really serious diseases and they can … [Read more...]
Social media opens doors, helps clients
Social media presents exciting opportunities for veterinary clinics to get personal and let their culture shine. Their Facebook feeds, YouTube videos, and Instagram pics are often intimate make clients feel like a member of the family. Social media opens new doors for communication – and client services – by allowing clients to ask questions, voice concerns, provide feedback … [Read more...]