SILEO works the way
veterinarians and pet owners need it to work, calming dogs while allowing them to interact normally with the family,» said Shelley L. Stanford, DVM, MS, MBA, group director, Companion Animal Veterinary Professional Services at Zoetis.
What do you feel is the most important area that
veterinarians and pet owners need to pay attention to for their pets?
Not exact matches
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.
But if you are a concerned
pet owner, this is a topic you
need to understand, so steel yourself
and read on because frankly, your
veterinarian may
need your help to diagnose this one.
Veterinarians should emphasize to
owners that the plans are designed to meet the
needs of the healthy
pet and do not cover accidents or illnesses.
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-...]
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.
Owners may tell you that they have always had
pets and none of the others
needed dental work, or that another
veterinarian said oral health was not a problem.
Nutritional requirements tables are available to determine the specific
needs of any individual dog, but they are perhaps more useful to
veterinarians and pet nutritionists than to
pet owners, given the complexity of their use.
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.
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.
Pet owners can be confident when day boarding their
pet at our facility, as a
veterinarian and qualified veterinary personnel are nearby if
needed.
Because each practice is different,
veterinarians need to figure out what markup is fair
and still allows them to maintain a healthy business,
and at what cost
pet owners find value
and keep coming back.
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.
allow
pet owners to choose their own
veterinarian, including specialists
and emergency / critical care facilities the
pet may
need
As clients» options evolve,
veterinarians need strategies designed to retain chronic prescriptions
and offer value - based chances for
owners to treat their
pets.
In earlier years, the concept of insurance for your Labrador retrievers or Persian cats was unheard of, or at the very least, very expensive, but today that has all changed as competition, a greater understanding of the
needs of
pet owners and support by
veterinarians has increased.
It also shows, despite the way some organizations
and individuals think, the solution to
pet overpopulation is not rooted solely in stopping puppy mills or preventing
pet stores from selling dogs
and cats or even in making all
pet owners spay
and neuter... The solution
needs to be a balanced approach in which breeders,
pet stores, shelters, rescues, humane organizations,
veterinarians,
and pet loving individuals come together
and help find the «homeless»
pets their forever home.
Our
veterinarians at Winter Park Veterinary Hospital have designed detailed puppy care programs that both includes thorough evaluations
and provides
pet owners with the guidance
and information they will
need as their new family members develop.
As a
veterinarian, you know regular preventive care has many benefits for
pets and their
owners, but your clients may
need more than a once or twice a year reminder.
A nasty parasite is now attacking animals in Omaha
and veterinarians say it's something
pet owners need to be aware of.
he same experienced
veterinarian responsible for the popular The Well Cat Book, this thoroughly revised
and updated reference gives dog
owners the skill, confidence,
and knowledge they
need to raise a healthy
pet.
Written by the same experienced
veterinarian responsible for the popular The Well Cat Book, this thoroughly revised
and updated reference gives dog
owners the skill, confidence,
and knowledge they
need to raise a healthy
pet.
In recent years there has been extensive research on the problems facing older
pets and how their
owners and veterinarians can best handle their special
needs.
«
Veterinarians understand their clients»
needs and are the best source of information for
pet owners,» Connell said.
Yes,
pets with dental disease are uncomfortable
and so it's important for all
pet owners to understand the
need for a proper dental cleaning... with your
veterinarian!
Just like dogs
and cats, pockets
pets need regular veterinary care to live long
and healthy lives, but sadly only 2 out of 10 pocket
pet owners consult a
veterinarian for their small
pet.
«
Veterinarians can play a key role in helping
pet owners understand the unique nutritional
needs of cats
and dogs,» Dr. Pletz said.
More
and more,
pet owners and veterinarians are realizing the
need to help animals not only stay physically healthy, but also maintain good brain function during their senior years.
If your dog is in
need of a CT scan,
and once permission is obtained from the
pet owner, the
veterinarian will then put your
pet under general anesthesia.
Kauffman's Animal Health has helped selective
pet owners, farmers, trainers
and veterinarians provide their animals with the nutrition they
need to reach their full potential.
Education is a huge part of our preventative care,
and working together with
pet owners allows our
veterinarians to be more flexible with recommendations
and offer suggestions that fit with both the
pet's
and owner's lifestyles
and needs.
The
owner is responsible for home care
and scheduling examinations, vaccinations
and laboratory tests while the
veterinarian must provide complete medical services
and communicate the
pet's condition
and needs to the
owner.
When in
need of information about one's
pet,
owners rely on several sources including their
veterinarian,
pet - store personnel
and their own past experience.
This provides information that
pet owners, professionals, retailers,
and veterinarians need to know when making decisions about the food
and the amount to offer.
As
pet owners, we rely on you, our
veterinarian, to be there for our
pets» medical
needs,
and to counsel us on their health
and well - being.
While many
veterinarians are supportive of
pet owners feeding chicken hearts, livers or necks, each dog has specific nutritional
needs based on breed, age
and health.
Owner and Veterinarian Dr. Christopher Hoolihan, along with his experienced colleagues Dr. Benita Keiss,
and Dr. Army Farley are here to take care of your
pet's medical & surgical
needs with compassion at affordable prices.
Now,
veterinarians and pet owners know that this condition is much more widespread
and pet owners everywhere
need to be vigilant about prevention.
After their
pet's
needs are met,
owners continue with their primary
veterinarian's support
and service.
At Veterinary Cancer Specialists, we provide
pet owners and family
veterinarians with comprehensive information so that their
pet's quality of life can be maximized
and that diagnostic
and treatment options are tailored to their
needs and goals.
We build these relationships by offering: The best in veterinary medical practices Periodic wellness examinations & blood testing Full diagnostic evaluation all medical issues Experienced
and dedicated
veterinarians and staff A high level of client service, especially in our hours
and scheduling Thorough
and timely communications with
owners to help them make informed
pet healthcare decisions It is by practicing these principles that we strive to be thought of first
and foremost when the medical
needs of a beloved companion become a family concern.
Treatment Options Your
veterinarians may have several options for your
pet, but all of them must take into consideration several things: the age of your
pet, the general activity of your
pet (for example is it a house
pet, or an agility champion working dog), your ability as an
owner to perform the
needed recovery care at home after the surgery,
and also your finances, as the options can have very different costs.
We build these relationships by offering: The best in veterinary medical practices Periodic wellness examinations & blood testing Full diagnostic evaluation all medical issues Internship - trained
veterinarians An experienced
and dedicated staff A high level of client service, including convenient hours
and scheduling Thorough
and timely communications with
owners to help them make informed
pet healthcare decisions It is by practicing these principles that we strive to be thought of first
and foremost when the medical
needs of a beloved companion become a family concern.
VetLIVE allows
pet owners to interact with licensed veterinary medical experts to become educated about their
pet's health, determine if they
need to go to a
veterinarian,
and develop a plan to maximize their
pet's health outcome while at the same time minimizing its economic toll.
If a
pet owner suspects that something may be wrong with the ear, it's advised to visit the
veterinarian and establish whether the dog's ear
needs to be cleaned by the
owner either routinely or for an instructed period of time.
Generally, they do not
need veterinary care unless they become ill or injured — although it is wise to have larger parrots seen for a physical soon after purchase
and as
needed (if breeding is planned, for example) so a relationship can be built between a local avian
veterinarian, the
owner and the
pet bird.
Rather than depending on intuition to pinpoint consumers» wants
and needs, Tropiclean relies on retailers, groomers,
veterinarians and others who buy or retail their products for feedback from actual
pet owners.
Of course, as a responsible
pet owner you must take your
pet in for yearly physicals
and the recommended vaccinations,
and of course, you will have your
pet seen when sick, but by simply practicing various preventive strategies, you may be able to considerably lower your vet bills because your
pet will ultimately be in good health with little or no
need to see the
veterinarian.
Vaccinations have worked to decrease the incidence of acute viral disease, but many
pet owners and some
veterinarians have begun to question both the
need for annual, life - long re-vaccination, as well as the long term consequences of vaccination in general.