How Artificial Turf Increased My Dog Daycare Business 250%
I operate a large boarding facility and doggie daycare in Southern Florida. The upkeep of the grass and annual replacement costs led me to consider utilizing artificial turf as a…
Design Requirements for Radioactive Iodine (I-131)
Designing for procedures you perform in your facility every day can have a big impact on the layout and construction of your space. One example is Radioactive Iodine (I-131) therapy. …
Why 304 Stainless?
In today’s economy it’s important to be an educated consumer. With the American dollar taking a beating, manufacturers are looking for ways to maximize profits. At the same time you,…
Equipment Maintenance: Keep It Looking As Good As New, and Get Top Dollar When It’s Time To Replace It
November and December are notoriously busy months in the animal care industry. Whether you treat, clip, bathe or board chances are you’ll be chasing your tail this time of year.…
Returning to Prosperity – A Feel-Good Read
Like many of our customers, we are a small business. This has been a tough year for small businesses in America and in the Veterinary industry especially. Our industry is…
Holiday Pet Boarding-Let them know the Doctor Is In!
Tis the Season to make the long journey to visit family and friends for Christmas. This time of year my husband’s entire family heads south for the winter to San…
Why Glass Kennel Doors?
Not only is glass quieter and provides your facility with a more open look and feel, it is also easier to clean compared to other options on the market. If…
Tackling Your Remodel
When renovating your existing facility or even building a new facility altogether, there are so many questions you will ask yourself; “What should my first step be?”, “What should my budget be?” and finally, “how will I pay for this?”
Truth or Just Good Marketing
High quality products and craftsmanship, custom design services, have you heard these words before? Perhaps in numerous trade publication ads and websites in the animal care equipment industry? If all these claims are equally true, then how can you as the consumer, make a decision? I guess it all comes down to price. I mean if everyone offers top quality, innovative free design services then it’s safe to go with the cheapest manufacturer, right? We have all heard the phrase, and likely experienced it as well, “you get what you pay for”.
Ergonomics – Where & Why
Ergonomics is a word people hear all the time but don’t really stop and think about it. They think it doesn’t really apply to them or their veterinary hospital. But ergonomics is what hospital design and creating a positive working environment is all about, it is taking your practice and making all of the workspaces both user and patient friendly and comfortable when it comes to holding cages. Knowing where ergonomics is important and why it is important is key, and then knowing how it can be incorporated into an existing facility can help you transform your hospital. When discussing ergonomics and how to include it into a practice many people tend to think “that sounds great if I was starting from scratch and building a new hospital but I already have an existing facility,” but there are some practical ways to incorporate ergonomics into our existing hospital.