Mike Paul, DVM reminds veterinary hospital teams to remember the needs of the animal owners in this reminder article. Source: DVM 360, March 2016, page 44. Pets don’t walk themselves into your veterinary hospital. Check to make sure you’re doing these seven things to make your practice a success with clients. INSIGHTS: Representatives might take a cue or two from Dr. … [Read more...]
Darned dermatophytes
Dermatophytosis is most frequently associated with the zoonotic ringworm infection. However, those circular areas of hair loss can signal more than just ringworm. These articles address the need for proper diagnosis and include a discussion about the origins of the infections. Source: DVM 360, March 2016, page M4. Three species of fungi most commonly cause dermatophytosis: … [Read more...]
Does this make my pet look fat?
About every third client you see is likely overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When you tell someone their pet is overweight, you might as well rub their own weight problem in their face. Weight is personal. Yet, when it comes to a pet’s health, veterinarians are obligated to deliver the news effectively. Source: DVM 360, March … [Read more...]
Use best nutritional practices for liver disease patients
Liver disease affects animals differently. Jennifer L. Garcia, DVM, discusses common clinical signs associated with liver disease and individualized dietary plans to consider. Senior veterinarians can use this article when mentoring associate DVMs and technicians. Source: DVM 360, March 7, 2016. Patients with liver disease will require special dietary considerations, but … [Read more...]
Editorial – Things that keep vets up at night
The results of dvm360’s triennial survey are out. The survey makes clear veterinarians are concerned. They feel the same changes we feel and more. Addressing their concerns with proper action remains a strong challenge. Enterprising reps will set aside the detail book and use these survey results to have solution-centered dialogues with their accounts. “B” accounts will … [Read more...]
Editorial – Generational overload
Media sources are full of information about boomers, gen Xers, millennials and recently the iGens, or Generation Z. Depending on which date ranges you use, I live with a boomer, a gen Xer, a millennial and an iGen. We’re all different, have different attitudes and approach communication, problem solving and planning differently. I’ve found that engaging in safe, open discussion … [Read more...]
Heartworm prevention requires compliance
While exercising today, I heard a familiar buzzing sound. It was a mosquito. In February. It’s a a stark reminder that heartworm prevention needs to be in place 12 months a year. This article and handout linked to it can help restart compliance discussions. Source: DVM 360, February 2, 2016. Whether your clients just don't realize the risk and serious implications of … [Read more...]
Stop judging your new consumer
Pre-judging clients is an age-old challenge for the veterinary community. Today, however, “Mr. Google” is now a partner in hospital team efforts to get clients to listen and decide on their animals care, according to Julie Carlson, an author and a certified veterinary technician. Source: DVM 360, February 1, 2016. It’s easy to get frustrated by clients. You’re trying to do … [Read more...]
Protect patients from pharmacists’ errors with these 10 tips
Congress may soon mandate that DVMs provide a prescription for veterinary drugs they have traditionally dispensed. In this hard-hitting piece, Alice M. Jeromin, RPh, DVM, DACVD, notes critical differences between human and veterinary practices. She urges DVMs to contact their congresspersons to object to the bill. Source: DVM 360, November 2015, page M1. The main problem as … [Read more...]