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Veterinary Benchmarks – Helping Practice Owners Measure Performance
Comparison has been called the thief of joy. And while that is true of most of its cunning forms, some types of comparison are incredibly helpful. Namely: benchmarking…

How to Prep Your Practice for Pet Dental Health Month
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has coined February as Pet Dental Health Month, which gives veterinary clinics an excellent opportunity to launch a year-round dental health campaign that helps remind and encourage pet owners to maintain their furry...

Veterinary Practice Management – Ensuring the Success of Your Practice
You own and operate your own veterinary practice — congratulations! You’ve stepped out as a leader in the veterinary industry and are committed to putting…

February is National Pet Dental Health Month
By Mary Guiden A clean mouth can add years to a pet's life, though it's something pet parents don't always consider, often due to the need for additional education. By three years of age, most dogs and cats have some level of periodontal disease, according to the...

Best Dog Food for Weight Loss: 7 Healthy Options
Written By Camryn Rabideau Great Pet Care Most pet parents love spoiling their dogs with treats and extra food, but it’s important to keep your dog’s weight in mind when slipping them table scraps. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than...

Marketing for Veterinary Practices
We would love to tell veterinarians that a one-size-fits-all veterinary marketing plan exists. But we know—and we bet you know—that this can’t possibly be true…

Meet Our New Veterinarian Guest, Brian C. Hurley, DVM
Dr. Hurley is the National Medical Director for AmeriVet Veterinary Partners. He will be a guest on Cat Talk Radio monthly to answer your medical questions about cats! We're very excited for him to be on the show and look forward to many engaging episodes as he shares...

Why Do Cats Lick & Groom Each Other? 6 Reasons Allogrooming Occurs
Written By Janelle Leeson Rover Catching your cats licking each other can evoke various emotional responses from “aw” to “ew”. So, what’s the deal with your cats treating each other like a fresh sardine-pop—why do cats groom each other and us? With 30 to 50 percent of...

Owning a Veterinary Practice – Expectations vs. Reality
How many of us dreamed of becoming veterinarians as children? We would check the heartbeats of our plastic horses, bandage up our stuffed bears, and…

Why Does My Cat Smell Bad? Cat Odors Explained
Written By Chantelle Pattemore Rover Chances are you notice that your cat spends a lot of time grooming. In fact, according to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, cats spend up to 50% of their days cleaning and licking themselves. Yet, despite their...