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With the growing awareness of tick-borne disease among veterinarians and dog owners, screening and prevention protocols are commonplace in many veterinary hospitals across the US. However, the details of pathogen transmission times after tick attachment, how soon after infection antibodies may be detected in point-of-care tests, and when to expect clinical signs if they occur, are often unclear.

Gastrointestinal conditions are common, but associated pain management in these patients is often overlooked. Refresh your memory about treatment options with this article.

It’s important to try to reengage inactive clients. A review of databases from approximately 5,000 companion animal veterinary practices in the U.S. showed an increase in the number of inactive clients. In 2012, 46% of dogs and 51% of cats in these practices had not had a visit of any kind in at least 18 months.

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. “If you can speak the language of money, you will be more successful,” says Richard Ruback, a professor at Harvard Business School.

Inactive clients need reminders to bring their pets in for checkups, but a run-of-the-mill reminder won’t be very effective.

iVET360 works with numerous AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals around the United States to improve operations and financial performance. When we begin working with a veterinary practice, we ask the hospital’s owner and/or practice manager 9 questions, which refer to the foundational components critical for a hospital’s operational success.

Employee turnover is a problem in most industries. However, it is a major problem when star performers leave your organization.

Preventative care is an essential part of practicing the best veterinary medicine. The first AAHA/AVMA Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Dogs and Cats will help you accomplish that, and a suit of free, online tools will make it easy, giving a step-by-step process to align your entire team around preventive healthcare protocols.

Energize your team and get them all pulling in the same direction regarding preventative care. By utilizing the first AAHA/AVMA Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, along with a suite of tools, you can align your entire team around preventive healthcare protocols.

The legitimacy of veterinary prescription or therapeutic diets is frequently scrutinized. While ingredients of these veterinary diets may appear similar, considerable testing goes into their formulations to be able to be called a therapeutic or prescription diet.