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Veterinarians can now benefit from a new tool to assist in early detection and diagnosis of 30 types of canine cancer. PetDx's has a sensitivity of 85.4 percent for canine lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma, and osteosarcoma. The study was performed on blood samples collected from 1,000+ client-owned dogs at more than 40 clinical sites between 2019 and 2021.

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When considering a price increase, clients will be more comfortable with small, steady increment changes instead of a large fee hike. Before doing so, it's important your team understands the "why" behind the fee changes. You want to have consistent messaging to make it easier for clients to accept them.

What to tell clients when you raise prices Clients will be more comfortable with small, steady increments instead of large fee hikes.

When it comes to foods for pets, new products for the furriest of family members are trending toward being healthier and plant-based. The best way to describe the quality of top pet food is that it basically could be consumed by humans.

Pet Food Trends Are Starting to Mimic Human Food Trends When it comes to foods for pets, new products for the furriest of family members are trending toward being healthier and plant-based.

As veterinarians, it's important to make sure pets do not suffer. AAHA does not certify practices that offer non-anesthetic dental, as they are harmful to pets and do not meet the standards of care. Here's why nonanesthetic dentals are dangerous for pets and harm the profession.

The danger of nonanesthetic dentals A veterinarian explains why nonanesthetic dentals are dangerous for pets and harm our profession

After a long winter, everyone is looking forward to getting outdoors and enjoying milder temperatures. Unfortunately, with the milder weather, ticks have become active and prolific. Here are some tips and tricks you can give your patients to help with tick prevention and removal.

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Nothing builds or destroys a client's trust like a veterinary team's availability when a pet is in crisis. From the client's perspective, any cry for help that meets perceived resistance breaks the pet owner's trust in the veterinary team. To overcome this try implementing a concept called "leading up and down the chain of command" into your clinic.

Re-earning client trust by leading down the chain of command Nothing builds or destroys a client’s trust like a veterinary team available (or not available) when a pet is in crisis.

According to Mars Veterinary Health, with pet ownership on the rise, the industry needs to add roughly 41,000 vets to the force by 2030 to meet demand. But projected graduation numbers for vets show the industry will likely fall short.

Veterinarian shortage could leave 75M pets without medical care Animal clinics across the nation are trying to keep up with the increasing demand for pet care while navigating a nationwide shortage of veterinarians.

Dogs are able to taste sweet, sour, salty, and bitter foods, but their comparatively low number of taste buds means that they don't experience flavors in the same way humans do. Read on to help educate your clients on dogs' sense of taste.

How Good is Dogs' Sense of Taste? | Cuteness Dogs are able to taste sweet, sour, salty, and bitter tastes. They do not have as many taste buds as humans and can't detect more complex tastes. Their strong sense of smell contributes to how dogs process taste.

Heartworm, Lyme, and other vector-borne diseases are expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). Use the 2022 Pet Parasite Forecast and corresponding 30-day Pet Parasite Forecast maps to be aware of impending outbreaks across the U.S. to warn clients.

Vector-borne diseases likely a higher risk this year Heartworm, Lyme, and other vector-borne diseases are expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, CAPC reports.

No matter the size of your practice, inventory is the second-largest expense, the easiest thing to steal, and the greatest frustration when it is not on the shelf when needed. Therefore, inventory management needs to be the responsibility of the entire clinic team. Here's how to get your team excited about their role in inventory control.

Why clinic inventory is truly a team sport Without the cooperation of the entire veterinary team, inventory can quickly get away from us.

Today, more people are adopting pets before having children. In turn, pet parents want the best quality of care and accessibility for their pets - both of which weren't necessarily available before. Here are industry pet market trends and how your practice can take advantage.

Pet care has never been as fancy as it is now Pet owners—especially millennials and Generation Z, who make up the majority of pet owners in the U.S.—are more willing to spend big bucks on their cats and dogs than ever before.

Teaching a dog not to beg at the table or try to steal food off a plate is a great skill to practice, especially if your patients have family and friends around for meals. With positive reinforcement, prevention management, and being consistent, your client can teach their dog good mealtime behaviors.

Teach Your Dog Basic Mealtime Manners: Here's How | Cuteness Does your dog steal food from the table or jump up on you while you’re eating? Attracted by the delicious smells many dogs are experts at begging for food. Teaching your dog not to beg at the table or try to steal food off your plate is a great skill to practice.