The Pet Nutrition Alliance has developed a website with resources
for veterinarians and pet owners, including a nutritional calculator, frequently asked questions, and how to understand pet food labels.
To provide quality specialty care for pets... and valuable client communication and education
for veterinarians and pet owners alike.
The Waltham feces scoring system - a tool
for veterinarians and pet owners: How does your pet rate?
Flea control has always been a challenge
for veterinarians and pet owners because the adult fleas cause the clinical signs, yet the majority of the flea population (eggs, larvae, and pupae) is to be found off the pet in and around the home.
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) have come together to provide guidelines
for veterinarians and pet owners concerned about providing enrichment to pet cats and avoiding the development of behavior problems.
Drug maker Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. is promoting educational initiatives designed
for veterinarians and pet owners in the lead - up to World Rabies Day.
Pet supplements have become increasingly popular
for both veterinarians and pet owners when it comes to caring for pets.
Not exact matches
If we can reconfirm «what was found in Albany,» he continues,» [we can] start looking at being able to provide a [screening] test
for the
pet owners and veterinarians» to determine whether an animal has been poisoned.
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Pet Poison Helpline, a 24 - hour animal poison control center
for pet owners and veterinarians dealing with a poisoned
pet.
We travel to your animal
and work with
veterinarians, chiropractors,
owners,
and trainers to achieve the best results
for our clients whether they are
pets or athletes.
Through an objective evaluation of wound pathology, Dr. Dunbar's Dog Bite Scale * is a tool
for pet owners,
veterinarians and trainers to evaluate the severity of a biting problem
and the prognosis.
«It's interesting to learn how different cat
and dog
owners can be when choosing,
and making decisions
for, their
pets,» said Dr. Brent Mayabb,
veterinarian and manager of education
and development at Royal Canin.
It is a campaign to encourage
veterinarians and pet owners to «Flip the Lip» of their
pets and look
for abnormalities in the mouth, whether it be periodontal disease, fractured teeth, oral tumors, orthodontic misalignment of teeth, fractured maxillas (upper jaws), fractured mandibles (lower jaws), sympysis separations, especially in cats (left
and right mandibular separation), gingivitis, stomatitis
and tooth resorptive lesion.
Overall, most
pet owners would probably agree that as a whole, Oklahoma
Veterinarians do their best to provide excellent
and quality care
for their
pets.
«Through this fund, qualified
pet owners can take their
pet to a participating Tulsa
veterinarian and have the spay or neutering done
for only $ 10,» said Dr. Christine Kunzweiler, a
veterinarian and SPOT founder.
Likewise,
owners are advised to include
veterinarian - approved supplements that make up
for missing vitamins
and minerals in their
pets» diets.
HST will be giving away free spays
and neuters
and pet owners have until February 13th to apply
for the free assistance courtesy of local
veterinarians.
As responsible
pet owners, we take our animals
for regular check - ups at the
veterinarian's office, play with them, exercise regularly, give them much needed love
and affection
and as the majority of other countries also practice, animals must be licensed, vaccinated
and most should be spayed or neutered to help control the
pet population.
A 27 - year resident of Hood River, Wiltsie also puts her knowledge of the community, its businesses
and residents to good use, serving as a resource
for dog
owners seeking anything from
veterinarians to
pet - friendly lodging
and dining to
pet boarding services.
However, in the past, when
pet owners transported their ill loved ones between their primary
veterinarian and the Animal Emergency Center
for nighttime care, McNamara was giving advice that just seemed foolish — drive as quickly as possible.
«We recognize this important challenge
and have committed the resources to provide
veterinarians and dermatology specialists tools to facilitate better discussions with
pet owners and establish individualized treatment protocols
for each patient that address pruritus
and skin infections, while working to diagnose the underlying cause of skin conditions.»
Going with a
veterinarian would be the best option
for your
pet,
and we at Brimley - Lawrence Animal Clinic provide affordable spay
and neuter services
for pet owners in Toronto
and Markham.
LifeLine will provide a slew of free services
and items to
pet owners, including free vaccinations provided by
veterinarians, vouchers
for free spay / neuters to use at LifeLine's Spay & Neuter Clinics, free microchipping, free county
pet registration, free dog
and cat food, free collars, free leashes,
and much more!
Our Referring
Veterinarian Liaison
and Client Advocate are dedicated to providing skilled, knowledgeable
and compassionate, relationship - centered care
for all involved — the veterinary medical professional,
pet owner and pet.
AHS is urging both
veterinarians and pet owners to follow its guidelines, which call
for year - round heartworm prevention
and annual testing of
pets for heartworm infection.
A survey of
veterinarians and thousands of
pet owners led to Muddy Creek being named
for these honors.
Still,
owners and veterinarians are always looking
for a product that may assist
pets effectively.
The network team will coordinate with the consulting
veterinarian and pet owner to access advanced cardiac services
and ensure optimal care
for the patient.»
You will be responsible
for assessing
and diagnosing conditions, communicating with
pet -
owners, taking blood tests
and X-rays,
and generally assisting the
Veterinarian in all aspects of patient care.
For the month of February, Cook County Animal
and Rabies Control offers a rebate up to $ 40 to any person who has their dog or cat spayed / neutered with a participating
veterinarian of their choice.The rebate program requires no coupon but
pet owner must live in Cook County.The $ 40 rebate program has proven to be an effective incentive to
pet owners to do the responsible thing.
With many
pet owners demanding world - class care
for their animals, in addition to the need
for qualified
veterinarians to work in a variety of government
and private organizations, this -LSB-...]
Veterinary healthcare credit cards, in - house financing
and pet insurance all provide financing options
for veterinarians who want to help
owners care
for their
pets and manage their own bottom lines.
But the AVMA conveniently agreed that it was OK, provided the
pet owner first paid a local
veterinarian for the privilege, by establish a «veterinary - client - patient» relationship (VCPR) with the local vet
and then having the local vet «chaperone» the contact between the
pet owner and the online
veterinarian.
If
veterinarians follow new protocols
for vaccination intervals or
owners and their
veterinarians decide that particular
pets don't need or should not receive annual vaccinations, the
veterinarian should provide a statement to show at grooming shops, boarding kennels, or training schools.
Of course if you suspect a serious problem
and are concerned
for your
pet's health, it is always wisest to consult a
veterinarian to be safest, or at least go online to ask help from experienced
pet owners that can give you an idea about how to proceed.
Most private
owners and some shelters will allow you to take your new
pet to a
veterinarian for a physical examination, including tests
for feline leukemia
and feline immunodeficiency viruses, before making a final commitment.
Oftentimes, safety is the main concern
for both
pet owner and veterinarian.
Lewis: I don't have a view that much in terms of over-offered, but I do believe as we see the trends
and pet owners continued to acquire what we call in some cases almost more human quality type care
for their companion animals, that in many cases,
and understandably so, see them as extensions or even members of the family, so the greater desire to provide the best quality care as possible I think is going to continue to fuel the opportunity
for veterinarians to explore more services.
So I think the starting point is that
veterinarians need to recognize that their ability to advocate the treatment direction
for the
pet to the client or
pet owner, the better they're able to explain
and help to demonstrate the value of that intervention.
Hinesburg Veterinary Associates is proud to offer referral
and specialized services
for pet owners and referrring
veterinarians.
We as
owners and veterinarians are doing such a great job of keeping our animals healthy otherwise that it is not uncommon
for pets to be euthanized due to the poor quality of life brought about by a severe case of crippling arthritis.
He sees an immediate need
for individuals who can perform wellness care in his hospital to enable the
veterinarians to concentrate on more complex cases.a In such practices, the shortage can be met by another
veterinarian, though that increases operation cost compared with MLVPs,
and this cost will be passed on to
pet owners.
The AHS recommends to both
veterinarians and pet owners that
pets be tested
for heartworm each year
and be put on heartworm prevention year - round.
The fund provides
for both financial hardship cases when the
pet's
owner is unable to pay
for care,
and Good Samaritan cases when no
owner can be found
and the
veterinarian chooses to treat the animal regardless.
It concerns me that some
veterinarians and many
pet owners are seduced by the pseudo-science of manufactured
pet foods that have nutraceutical additives that claim medical benefits, as
for fur balls in cats, obesity, heart, joint
and skin problems, not unlike the health claims made on the packages of main - stream sugar coated cereals
and «health» snacks.
Six months later we lost Madison,
and we realized there is a need
for pet owners to have a way to communicate
and interact with
veterinarians without the drawbacks that are tied to an office visit.
A
veterinarian or veterinary technician should demonstrate or instruct the
pet owner regarding the appropriate technique
for applying Revolution topically to dogs
and cats prior to first use.
Other warning signs
for veterinarians include multiple requests
for refills over short period of time
and pet owners asking
for additional pills, claiming to have lost or discarded the drugs by mistake.
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, an operating division of the American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a unique, emergency hotline providing 24 - hour - a-day, 7 - day - a-week telephone assistance to
veterinarians and pet owners.
Historically
pet owners have found it hard to see a significant benefit
for the cost
and veterinarians have strongly resisted the idea of networks
and the headaches found in human health care.