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...]