http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Client+Education/Article/list/45469 Prepare to talk to pet owners about basic preventive care and your recommendations for keeping pets healthy longer 2013-05-19T08:02:09Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Banfield-Pets-live-longest-in-Montana-shortest-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/813465?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 State of Pet Health Report indicates sterilization plays key role in pet longevity. 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/202013/813465null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Catching-kittens-early/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/811667?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Denise Tumblin offers tips to give your kitten wellness plans some traction with veterinary clients. 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/172013/811667null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+technicians/Veterinary-parasitologists-warn-of-high-tick-risk/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/813486?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Conditions favorable for parasite popultions to thrive; year-round preventives urged. 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/202013/813486null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Your-pets-physical-exam/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/811231?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 This handout gives your clients a look at what a veterinarian is looking for during their pet's physical exam. 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/172013/811231null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Market-your-message-for-senior-wellness/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/812088?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Appeal to veterinary clients and get senior dogs and cats in the door with a five-step marketing plan. 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/182013/812088null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Put-the-value-back-in-the-office-visit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/811232?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 You miss out on a golden opportunity to bond with veterinary clients when you speed through a physical exam. 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/172013/811232null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Posts-and-tweets-about-senior-pets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/812161?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Use your social media network to educate clients and raise awareness about senior pets with these tweets and posts. 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/182013/812161/veterinary_seniorpic_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/182013/812161null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Parasitology+Center/Dont-gamble-with-heartworm-disease/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/811983?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 With the unpredictability of weather this season, it's even more critical to encourage year-round prevention for your veterinary clients' pets. 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/182013/811983null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Parasitology+Center/Parasites-at-a-glance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/811211?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 This handout gives your clients a look at common pet parasites and the risks they pose to human health. 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/172013/811211null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/How-to-increase-veterinary-clinic-visits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/809792?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Demonstrate value to clients and watch numbers rise. 2013-04-03T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/142013/809792null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/The-humane-movement-The-challenge-and-the-future-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/808875?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Veteirnarians should avoid direct opposition of animal welfare groups during this cultural shift. 2013-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/122013/808875null XML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Veterinary+business/Vaccinations-The-next-step/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/808967?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Follow these "next steps" to make sure your veterinary team is prepared to promote pet wellness and stress the value of vaccinations. 2013-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/veterinary/132013/808967null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Toxicology/Beneful-blasted-in-blogosphere/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/808856?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Purina product is source of ire for many pet owners, but veterinary experts urge caution. 2013-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/122013/808856null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Posts-and-tweets-about-heartworms/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/810160?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Use your social media network to educate clients and raise awareness about heartworms with these tweets and posts. 2013-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/152013/810160/heartworm_thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/152013/810160null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AAHA-says-veterinary-hospitals-can-grow-revenue-de/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/808582?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Data suggests focusing on clients and preventive care could bring profession an additional $350 million. 2013-03-20T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/122013/808582/Aveterinary_money_120070976_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/One-teams-approach-to-educating-clients-about-pet-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/804132?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 In these brief videos, the veterinarian, practice manager, and receptionist of Valley Cottage Animal Hospital of Valley Cottage, N.Y., describe their roles in educating pet owners about pet insurance. They also discuss why they believe in pet insurance and when and how they talk with clients and answer their most common questions. 2013-03-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/052013/804132null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Canine-hyperadrenocorticism-Cushings-disease/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/806830?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 This handout gives your clients the information they need about the cost and tests involved in managing their pet's chronic disease. 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/092013/806830null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Posts-and-tweets-about-vaccines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/807955?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Use your social media network to educate clients and raise awareness about pet vaccines with these tweets and posts. 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/112013/807955/veterinary_vaccines_smalll_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/112013/807955/vaccine_bigflash_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Home-diagnosis-always-a-train-wreck-for-veterinari/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/807414?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Watch out for veterinary clients who think they know better than you. 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/102013/807414null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/The-calf-was-already-gone/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/807420?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 The odor nearly strangled the veterinary staff as they pulled the calf out. 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/102013/807420null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Prep-clients-for-long-term-pet-care/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/806836?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Be clear with clients about their pet's chronic disease management, right from the start. 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/092013/806836null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Rabies-vaccination-Should-veterinarians-exempt-or-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/807424?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Should veterinarians exempt a pet from a state-mandated vaccination if a client asks? Beware: It could come back to bite you. 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/102013/807424null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Insuring-better-compliance-A-comparison-of-pet-ins/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/808243?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Pet health insurance could be a good option for many of your veterinary clients. If you don't have favorites yet, start your research here with this in-depth comparison. 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/112013/808243/thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/112013/808243/petsinsurance_small_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Last-minute-ways-to-celebrate-Spay-Day/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/806688?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 It's OK if your veterinary clinic didn't plan an event. There are still plenty of ways to show you're a spay-neuter advocate. 2013-02-26T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/092013/806688null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Environmental-enrichment-key-to-friskier-felines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/805989?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Help your veterinary clients with these simple tips to keep cats healthier and happier indoors. 2013-02-19T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/082013/805989null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/Indoor-housing-tips-for-horse-owners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/802507?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Here are some practical ideas you can share with veterinary clients for housing their horses indoors during the winter. 2013-01-16T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/032013/802507/veterinary_horsehay_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/How-to-avoid-common-pet-medication-mistakes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/800703?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Give clients this comprehensive checklist to help them avoid pet prescription errors. 2013-01-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/512012/800703null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Flaunt-your-veterinary-pharmacy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/800705?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Give your clients a reason to fill their pet's prescription with you—and keep the revenue in your practice to boot. 2013-01-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/512012/800705null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/A-picture-is-worth-1000-wordshellip/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/801287?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Help clients understand the need for preventive pet dental care with this easy tip. 2013-01-02T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/012013/801287null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Top-veterinary-news-trends-in-2013/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/800397?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 A look to what we'll be talking about in 2013. 2012-12-18T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/512012/800397/thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/512012/800397null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Live-from-CVC-San-Diego-Boost-compliance-in-your-v/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/799261?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 3 tips from leading thinkers. 2012-12-09T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/502012/799261/cvc_sd_12_mf2_still_flash_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Wellness-checklist-for-receptionists/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/797272?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Give receptionists this comprehensive wellness checklist to review veterinary services with clients. 2012-12-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/472012/797272null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Promote-a-different-veterinary-service-each-month/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/797485?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Increase compliance and client education with this helpful tip. 2012-12-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/472012/797485null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Celebrating-the-holidays-with-healthy-pets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/796973?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 The AVMA offers tips on how to prevent holiday hazards from harming family pets. 2012-11-16T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/462012/796973/thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/462012/796973/Eat_Trash_Final_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/6-Halloween-dangers-for-pets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/692580?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Ghosts, goblins, and ... raisins? There's a lot for your veterinary patients to fear during America's spookiest holiday. 2012-10-31T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/442010/692580/veterinary_halloween_thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/442010/692580/sized_candycorn_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/3-veterinary-client-challengesmdashand-solutions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/789663?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 There are many client barriers to veterinary care—why not address some of those challenges right now? 2012-09-20T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/382012/789663null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/4-ways-to-integrate-behavior-at-your-veterinary-pr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/787226?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Pet owners were much less interested in talking about behavior issues in the exam room than veterinarians. Get tips on integrating behavior into your practice. 2012-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/362012/787226null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Keep-rabies-out-of-your-rule-outs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/785484?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 World Rabies Day is Sept. 28—client education and awareness are key to preventing this fatal disease. 2012-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/332012/785484/veterinary_rabies_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Where-did-I-go-wrong-Blockheads-with-bullhorns-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/785826?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Luckily for veterinarians, they're glad to "educate" everyone in the waiting area. 2012-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/342012/785826/veterinary_obenski_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Client-handout-Rabies-Still-a-threat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/786934?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Keep your clients informed and their pets protected with this informational sheet about rabies. 2012-08-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/352012/786934null HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Forms%3A+Client+handouts/Taking-care-of-your-pregnant-dog/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/784359?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Some things to keep in mind while caring for a pregnant dog. 2012-08-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetmed/322012/784359null HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Forms%3A+Behavior+handouts/10-situations-to-avoid-if-your-dog-is-dominantly-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/784357?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 This form provides a reference guide for pet owners dealing with an aggressive dog. 2012-08-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetmed/322012/784357null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Veterinarians-own-compliance-leads-to-client-compl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/782818?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Pet owners are paying attention—set an example. 2012-07-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/302012/782818null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Babies-benefit-from-living-with-pets-study-says/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/782289?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Babies who live with dogs and cats during their first year of life may be less susceptible to respiratory infections. 2012-07-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/302012/782289null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/What-you-need-to-know-about-xylitol/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/782290?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Brush up on your knowledge of this human treat that's a danger to pets. 2012-07-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/302012/782290null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Dont-leave-veterinary-marketing-to-somebody-else/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/781062?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Client education is its own kind of promotion. 2012-07-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/282012/781062null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/New-and-improved-client-handout-section-on-dvm360c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/780625?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 We've changed things up a bit to make our veterinary client handouts easier to find and use. 2012-07-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/282012/780625null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Parasitology+Center/Keep-unfaithful-veterinary-clients-connected/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/779857?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 How do I protect and monitor my patients when they buy their flea, tick, heartworm, and other preventives from big-box pharmacies? 2012-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262012/779857null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Canine-rehabilitation-Getting-orthopedic-patients-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/781171?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Cranial cruciate ligament tears and ruptures are common conditions that can lead to debilitating osteoarthritis. Consider a veterinary team approach to canine rehabilitation to improve every patient's quality of life. 2012-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/282012/781171null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/3-steps-to-ease-itchy-ears-in-your-veterinary-pati/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/781170?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Otitis externa is a tricky condition that takes commitment to resolve. Help clients help their pets with this advice. 2012-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/282012/781170null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Help-clients-protect-their-investment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/779868?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 This veterinarian believes it's the best way to get 'em early when it comes to pet insurance. 2012-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262012/779868null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Take-Your-Dog-to-Work-Day-observed-June-22/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/778517?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Pet Sitters International offers seven rules for a successful day. 2012-06-20T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/252012/778517null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/7-tips-to-stop-pet-escapes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/776889?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 With rising temperatures comes an increase in runaway pets. These tips can help prevent the trauma and drama of a fast getaway. 2012-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/232012/776889/veterinary_escape_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Lyme-disease-How-to-keep-petsmdashand-your-veterin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/778579?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Sunny days and a milder winter bring more than an early spring—they may also mean more ticks all over the country. As the threat increases, your role in safeguarding health in your community is more important than ever before. 2012-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/252012/778579/lymediseas_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/4-tips-for-an-effective-discharge/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/778573?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 When veterinary clients don't follow your instructions, their pets suffer. Use these steps to lock in the care pets need. 2012-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/252012/778573null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Lessons-from-the-front-lines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/776879?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 When disaster hits home 2012-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/232012/776879null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Help-clients-help-their-pets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/776887?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Along with preparing your own family and veterinary practice team to weather disaster, you can also advise your clients about the best way to include their annuals in their disaster planning. 2012-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/232012/776887null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Handling-the-hard-topic-of-end-of-life-care-option/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/775002?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Pet owners need to be educated on the difficult topic of end-of-life care. 2012-05-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/212012/775002null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Be-proactive-about-dog-bite-prevention/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/770832?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Simple reminders to veterinary clients about responsible pet ownership go a long way. 2012-05-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/172012/770832/veterinary_snarl_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Remind-clients-of-these-dog-park-safety-tips/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/772270?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Help clients keep their pets safe and healthy at the dog park this summer. 2012-05-08T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/192012/772270null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Working+with+clients+-+technicians/Dont-let-parasites-take-a-bite-out-of-the-bond/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/770845?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Q: I see parasites' physical effects in veterinary practice, but what kind of impact do parasites have on the human-animal bond? 2012-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/172012/770845null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Cat-friendly-resources/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/771536?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Is your veterinary practice cat friendly? It will be once you start implementing these tips and programs. 2012-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/182012/771536null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Pet-owners-spend-more-on-dental-conditions-than-pr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/769205?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Encourage clients to be vigilant with their pets' preventive dental care and help them save money. 2012-04-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/162012/769205null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Pet+Insurance/Top-10-dog-and-cat-medical-conditions-in-2011/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/767150?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Pet insurance company reveals most common causes of veterinary visits. 2012-04-04T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/142012/767150null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Parasitology+Center/Have-you-had-the-tick-talk-with-veterinary-clients/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/766132?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Bust common myths and protect patients. 2012-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/132012/766132/veterinary_ticks_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Parasitology+Center/Client-handout-Myths-vs-Facts-The-truth-about-tick/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/766853?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Make sure parasites have no place on your veterinary patients. 2012-03-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/132012/766853null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Sample-veterinary-breed-sheet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/763675?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Download this breed sheet and customize your veterinary clients' experience. 2012-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102012/763675null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Parasitology+Center/Share-the-horrors-of-heartworms-with-clients/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/762572?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 It's vital to explain the symptoms and risks of heartworm disease to clients in endemic areas. 2012-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/092012/762572null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Top-5-leap-year-tails-of-all-time/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/761788?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Warning: The cats and dogs you're about to witness have taken extreme leaps of faith and lived to bark or purr about it. 2012-02-28T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/082012/761788/veterinary-dog-thumbn_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/082012/761788/veterinary_leap_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Behavior-programs-pay-off-for-veterinary-clinics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/759014?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Everyone wins with well-behaved pets. 2012-02-16T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/072012/759014null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Client-handout-Whats-in-your-cats-mouth/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757758?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Here's a veterinary handout that will gross out—and educate—clients about feline dental care. 2012-02-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/052012/757758null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Dial-into-food-allergies-in-pets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/761731?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Veterinary teams are the first line of defense when pet owners want answers about food allergies. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/082012/761731/veterinary_scratchydog_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Parasitology+Center/Worm-your-way-into-fecal-talks-with-veterinary-cli/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/761725?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 People need to hear information multiple times before they understand your message. Here are nine ways to ensure clients appreciate the importance of fecal exams. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/082012/761725null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Work-the-veterinary-drug-ring/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757467?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Boost goodwill and veterinary visits by helping clients dispose of unused meds. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/052012/757467null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Bite-into-these-veterinary-resources/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757465?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 These dental sites will help you and your veterinary clients. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/052012/757465null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Its-OK-to-gross-out-veterinary-clients/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757470?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 When it comes to feline dental care, a photo helps your message hit home. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/052012/757470null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Parasitology+Center/Focus-on-fecal-compliance-in-veterinary-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/761732?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 It's important for team members to play a part in educating clients about intestinal parasites. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/082012/761732/veterinary_glasses_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/How-to-increase-veterinary-client-visits-in-this-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/755197?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 In this eight-part video series from Dr. Karen Felsted, CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues, you'll learn how to increase veterinary client visits. 2012-01-06T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/012012/755197null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Cats-Hidden-veterinary-patients-in-waiting/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/754983?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Grow your feline practice. 2012-01-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/012012/754983null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Medicine/CAPC-to-direct-efforts-to-consumer-education/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/754676?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Bel Air, Md. — The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) believes revamping its parasite prevalence maps with real-time, localized information can help practitioners drive pet owners back into their clinics and reclaim their position as the experts on animal health. 2012-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/012012/754676null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Pet-food-Whats-in-a-name/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751380?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Does a "chicken" by any other name taste as sweet? 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/492011/751380null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/4-holiday-hazards-to-warn-veterinary-clients-about/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749760?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Advise pet owners to hide these household hazards and protect your patients this holiday season. 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/482011/749760/veterinary_presesnt_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Veterinary-client-handout-and-educational-video-Ho/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748549?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Veterinary client handout and educational video: How to administer subcutaneous fluids 2011-11-11T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/462011/748549/veterinary_fluid_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/How-to-help-veterinary-clients-administer-subcutan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/747280?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Veterinary clients may cringe at the thought of sticking their pet with a needle, but home care is often the best way to manage kidney disease. Here's a guide to educating them. 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/452011/747280null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Pet+Insurance/How-to-explain-pet-insurance-to-veterinary-clients/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748137?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Q. How can I help clients choose the best pet insurance plan? 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/462011/748137null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/QampA-Older-veterinary-patients-need-care-too/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/747274?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Clear up these common misconceptions about geriatric pets. 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/452011/747274null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Client-handout-4-tips-for-bringing-your-cat-to-the/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/745317?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Give your clients this handout to help them minimize the stress involved with a trip to your office. 2011-10-26T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/432011/745317null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Start-a-kitty-crusade-to-educate-veterinary-client/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/745323?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Do you see your feline patients regularly? It's time to focus on felines and get cats into your clinic. 2011-10-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/432011/745323/veterinary_test_main.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/432011/745323/veterinary_cat_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Re-establish-your-veterinarian-role-as-teacher-to-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/742244?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Make eye contact. Shake hands. Get to know your clients, and become the trusted veterinary authority you should be. 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/402011/742244null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/3-ways-to-increase-therapeutic-diet-sales-in-your-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/742585?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 For some pet owners, choosing the right food is a daunting task—particularly if their pet struggles with obesity or other health issues. Here's how you can help. 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/412011/742585null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Fat-dogs-are-cool-study-says/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741835?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Your clients may give their pets too many treats and provide too little exercise, but could a biological phenomenon actually be causing their pets' weight problems? 2011-09-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/402011/741835null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Parasitology+Center/Myths-vs-facts-The-truth-about-ticks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/739958?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Share these tick tips with your veterinary clients to help them keep their pets safe. 2011-09-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/382011/739958/veterinary_scratch_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Dognappings-on-the-rise-AKC-says/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/739225?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 As pet thefts become more prevalent, it's more important than ever for your clients to invest in microchips for their dogs. 2011-09-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/372011/739225null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Tips-for-fighting-Internet-pharmacies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/739041?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Online pharmacies aren't going away. Be proactive in counteracting their effect on your bottom line. 2011-09-08T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/372011/739041null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pet-owners-push-back-on-prices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738259?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 National survey gauges DVM, pet owner attitudes on economy, pricing, wellness. 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/362011/738259/DVM_veterinarynews_DVM_tax_flash.s_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Analyze-this-Back-to-basics-to-boost-client-visits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738280?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Take a close look at how competitive veterinary market pressures call for changes in education, pricing, and a renewed commitment to client relationships 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/362011/738280null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Expose-your-veterinary-clients-to-rabies-informati/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/740302?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 As World Rabies Day approaches, check out this technician's real-life encounter with a rabid patient—and learn how to protect your patients. 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/382011/740302null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/A-better-approach-to-explaining-diagnostics-to-you/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/740300?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Instead of simply recommending diagnostics as a way to screen for problems, break down the medical terminology and show clients why it's crucial for their pets. 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/382011/740300null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Tips-for-helping-pet-owners-prepare-for-a-hurrican/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/736696?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Hurricane Irene is bearing down on the East Coast. Share these suggestions with pet owners to help them brace for the storm. 2011-08-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/352011/736696/veterinary_wave_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Spotlight-on-wellness-Are-annual-plans-the-answer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/736001?contextCategoryId=45469&ref=25 Most of you aren't implementing annual wellness plans, but clients are asking for them. What gives? 2011-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/342011/736001null HTML