Making a good first impression implicitly means making yourself look good: who you are, what you do, what you’ve accomplished, writes Jeff Haden, referencing leadership author John Maxwell’s 30-second rule. People feel better and do better when you give them attention, affirmation, and appreciation . . . Maxwell’s goal is simple: Within the first 30 seconds of a conversation, … [Read more...]
PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc. calls on Petspan to cease, desist promotion, sale of compounded rapamycin (Sirolimus) for HCM in cats
PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc., the parent company of TriviumVet, which holds sole conditional new animal drug approval from the FDA for Felycin®-CA1 (sirolimus delayed-release tablets) under its affiliated brand company Pegasus, issued a cease-and-desist demand letter to Petspan for falsely promoting a compounded version of rapamycin (synonymous with sirolimus) for the treatment … [Read more...]
Are Gen-Z workers oversharing in the office? What to do about it.
Gen-Z staff might be oversharing personal information at work, reports Kit Eaton. He shares a report from Business Insider that shows a Gen-Z trend indicating they feel free to communicate in depth on topics that are more personal than professional, including health or mental health issues. Source: Inc., June 26, 2025. Link. Social mores change, even at work, so with this … [Read more...]
Richard Branson’s 3 words to overcome self-doubt
Branson’s “Protect the Downside” represents many of the conversations animal health pros have daily with clients, accounts and in business dealings. Going for broke can become a reality unless the possibility of failure is considered. Source: Inc., June 19, 2025. Link. Rather than avoiding thinking about what could go wrong, squarely facing and planning for the possibility … [Read more...]
Are you a lucky person?
According to Jeff Bezos, Mark Cuban, Warren Buffet and other successful individuals, luck played a role in their success in addition to being an indicator of other admirable qualities. Source: Inc., April 9, 2025. Link. The self-perception of being a lucky person is a good indicator that someone is humble, observant, action-oriented, and willing to bet on themselves, their … [Read more...]
Patterson Companies, Inc. shareholders approve acquisition by Patient Square Capital
Patterson Companies, Inc., a value-added specialty distributor serving the U.S. and Canadian dental supply markets and the U.S., Canadian and U.K. animal health supply markets, announced that its shareholders approved the acquisition of Patterson by Patient Square Capital, a dedicated health care investment firm at a special meeting. Source: Patterson Companies, Inc., April … [Read more...]
Stretching others
There’s a thin line between motivating employees and creating a toxic situation when leading people to be their best, writes Marcel Schwantes reflecting on the Steve Jobs way. For Jobs, leadership was about setting ambitious standards and helping knowledge workers become their best selves. It wasn’t always a rosy path, but it made people better. Source: Inc., February 20, … [Read more...]
Thriving cultures
Fostering a thriving culture is dependent on a few essential leadership behaviors rooted in the principles of Servant Leadership . . . a people-centric approach where leaders prioritize serving others, creating environments of trust, engagement and productivity. Source: Inc., October 4, 2024, Link. Authenticity is showing up with your best self especially at the worst of … [Read more...]
Mycoplasma bovis: Tough to treat, difficult to prevent
Includes Commercial References Newport Laboratories’ Jason Anderson, DVM, writes about Mycoplasma bovis, calling it problematic, insidious and hard to control. M. bovis is found in many different disease presentations. Affected cattle may display nasal discharge, cough, labored breathing, drooped ear, head tilt, head shaking, difficulty moving, swollen joints, inflamed … [Read more...]
Feather in Her Cap Association names 2025 Winners
Laurie Hueneke Martens, Eve Hanks, and Chelsie Estey were honored for their leadership, innovation, and impact as mentors in the Animal Health industry. Source: The Feather in Her Cap Association, Inc., January 29, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Improve oral health with Maxi/Guard
Visit VMX booth 3304. Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc. <Link> is a leader in zinc-based oral care. Learn how to help pet owners improve daily oral care compliance, discuss your dermatological skin and otic approaches and see what’s new in animal-print ties and scarves. … [Read more...]
Patterson invests in animal health business with acquisitions in the U.S. and U.K.
Patterson Companies, Inc., announced it has signed two separate acquisition agreements for its animal health business: Infusion Concepts in the United Kingdom Mountain Vet Supply in the United States. Source: Patterson Companies, Inc., September 26, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – September 19, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, September 12, 2024. Link. Most read posts from the September 12th AHD Bulletin – Likeability – How to find it in others and develop it in you. Link. Don’t forget. Manure can kill! Link. Use the Two-Minute Rule to stop procrastinating. Link. ===================================== The 5-3-1 Rule is … [Read more...]
Likeability – How to find it in others and develop it in you
We find people who are interested in us to be interesting to us. Source: Inc., September 2, 2024. Link. Be curious. …asking a question, and then two follow-up questions, dramatically increases how likable others perceive you to be.” INSIGHTS: Being nice is one of the most underrated business skills, according to Mark Cuban. It's better to be respected and liked. … [Read more...]
Character and integrity
All smart leadership and business decisions are founded on the bedrock of character and integrity. Operating with character and integrity means having unwavering certainty, especially when faced with difficult choices. Source: Inc., August 19, 2024. Link. It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” – Warren Buffett INSIGHTS: Integrity is the … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – June 27, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, June 20, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the June 20th AHD Bulletin – Cat acne: causes, signs, treatment. Link. 6 myths about cooling horses in hot weather. Link. Cheese now drives dairy growth. Link. ===================================== Sitting is the new smoking. Get off your … [Read more...]
Three words to use regularly
Commentary No one is an expert on everything. Still, we often succumb to the temptation to have the answers, which makes it hard to admit when we don’t. Jason Aten says there is power in saying, “I don’t know,” and we agree. Some of the best experiences animal health pros have are when they admit they don’t know and engage with customers or colleagues to find the answer that … [Read more...]
Overcoming negativity
Seventeen simple words and a ton of psychology research about the best way to escape negative thinking. Source: Inc., May 17, 2024. Link. According to a massive recent study with one million participants, positive, happier people are simply more likely to be successful in life." INSIGHT: If you want to feel better yourself, focus on helping others feel better … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 9, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 2, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the May 2nd AHD Bulletin – Why vet bills are so high. Link. 7 cleaning tips about washing pet toys. Link. AHD’s archives offer a quick way to see posts by month, see what you missed. Archives for April 2024. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – December 14, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, 2023. Link. Most read posts from the December 7th AHD Bulletin – Pay attention to others. They’re not thinking of you. Link. Lapsing client numbers increasing. Link. The average pet owner has 72 “pet panics” per year. Link. ============================================ Top 10 veterinary … [Read more...]
Keeping it simple
These invaluable tips for success are thought-provoking. But the real question is, do we apply this advice practically to improve our situation? Source: Inc., November 20, 2023. Link. Investing in yourself is the best thing you can do.” INSIGHTS: If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room. … [Read more...]
The critical skill for success
Communication is critical for success. Yet it is multifaceted and beyond simply the expression of words. If you cannot communicate, it is like winking at a date in the dark . . . nothing happens.” Source: Inc., November 7, 2023. Link. INSIGHTS: Words and “music” make the song complete. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – November 2, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 26, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from the October 26th AHD Bulletin – The customer experience is the sales experience. Link. Body language. Link. How to know when it’s time to switch jobs. Link. Placekeeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
FDA approves first treatment for Giardia duodenalis in any animal species
Ayradia (metronidazole oral suspension) has been approved for the treatment of Giardia duodenalis infection in dogs. Ayradia is the first FDA-approved treatment for Giardia duodenalis for any animal species. <the> approval means there is an approved product for dogs that has known safety and effectiveness for this species and is manufactured to quality … [Read more...]
Bored and brilliant. The lost art of spacing out.
Commentary Even before the pandemic attention deficits, Manoush Zomorodi was challenging us for being distracted by our phones. Her TED talk is worth 16 minutes of an animal health pro’s time. She has included the knowledge, voices and stories from various professionals. Consider watching the video with team … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – August 3, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 27th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from July 20th AHD Bulletin – 6 signs YOU are the bully at work. Link. 12 plants and herbs that naturally repel mosquitoes. Link. Goal setting made easy. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
Words matter
Sometimes the simplest solution is the best course of action. Source: INC, February 16, 2023. Link. …sometimes tiny changes really do seem to significantly improve how we think about things, leading to more and better solutions.” INSIGHT: Challenges may come dressed differently today but at their core they have changed little over the years. … [Read more...]
Your success will be determined by 3 things
Our recent post on slowing down to write better emails <Link> received a fair amount of attention. In the article linked below, Justin Bariso shares parts of a compelling lecture given by the late MIT professor Patrick Winston who asserted no one should go through life without being armed with the ability to properly communicate. Your success in life will be determined … [Read more...]
Successful manager traits
Becoming a successful manager is not easy; it requires their developing trust with their team members and continuous development to become better. Source: Inc, December 12, 2022. Link. When micromanagers do not let go and trust their team members to perform their work the employee experience is demoralizing. INSIGHT: Clear, concise and measurable expectations is a great … [Read more...]
10 things veterinarians want horse owners to know about Banamine® (flunixin meglumine)
This is handy information about using flunixin meglumine, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug available in injectable liquid and oral paste formulations. Banamine® (flunixin meglumine) made by Merck Animal Health is the pioneer brand. Source: Daniels and Daniels Equine Services, Inc. as seen on The Horseaholic. Link. … [Read more...]