| In this economy, when you recommend a therapeutic diet to a client, you've got to be ready to justify the added expense to the cash-strapped pet owner on the other side of
the exam table by detailing the ways a special diet will help their pet. Our survey found that many veterinarians are facing more pushback in the recent past when they recommend
therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions. The good news? When it comes to diets that help manage life-threatening conditions, most pet owners don’t hesitate to comply.  |
| Data source: 2010 Veterinary Economics State of the Industry Study The complete package: Are clients resistant to purchasing therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions, such as arthritis? What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions? Are clients resistant to purchasing therapeutic diets for life-threatening conditions, such as renal failure? What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for life-threatening conditions? What do you think about the price of most therapeutic diets? The cost of wellness care |
What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions, such as arthritis?
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| Data source: 2010 Veterinary Economics State of the Industry Study The complete package: Are clients resistant to purchasing therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions, such as arthritis? What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions? Are clients resistant to purchasing therapeutic diets for life-threatening conditions, such as renal failure? What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for life-threatening conditions? What do you think about the price of most therapeutic diets? The cost of wellness care |
What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for life-threatening conditions, such as renal failure?
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| Source: 2010 Veterinary Economics State of the Industry Study The complete package: Are clients resistant to purchasing therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions, such as arthritis? What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions? Are clients resistant to purchasing therapeutic diets for life-threatening conditions, such as renal failure? What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for life-threatening conditions? What do you think about the price of most therapeutic diets? The cost of wellness care |
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Cost of care To help make your case to clients for therapeutic diets, visit dvm360.com/wellnesscost for handouts that show how regular wellness care—including therapeutic diets—can save money in the long run in cases of arthritis, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and more. The complete package: Are clients resistant to purchasing therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions, such as arthritis? What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for non-life-threatening conditions? Are clients resistant to purchasing therapeutic diets for life-threatening conditions, such as renal failure? What are clients' objections to purchasing therapeutic diets for life-threatening conditions? What do you think about the price of most therapeutic diets? The cost of wellness care |
