Vet Advice

For working pet parents, getting the right kind of daytime dog care can be tricky. Some dogs can stay home all day, but most need at least one trip outside…

The treatment for kennel cough, also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, depends on the exact cause of this illness. It may be caused by a bacterium or a virus. If…

It’s very rare for humans to contract kennel cough from animals. Most of the available literature does not even address this possibility, meaning that evidence of canine to human transmission…

Yes, cats can get kennel cough just like dogs. In fact, cats and dogs can transmit the disease to each other, as well as to other animals within their species.…

Kennel cough can affect different dogs in different ways, largely depending on the exact cause of the illness. Either bacteria or a virus may cause it. A mild case can…

When selecting and installing a new cat condo for your facility, the most important things to look for are durability, cleanability, ease of use, and the opportunity to add complex…

About 18 months ago, we posted a blog entry that explained how a three-month lead-time is the general rule of thumb when working with your contractor to specify and order veterinary work centers, cabinets, kennels, and other equipment.

We mentioned that practice owners and architects have been surprised by the length of time it can take from design to completion when building or renovating a practice… and sometimes this can be a cause of frustration.

The great news is — today our lead-time is typically shorter than three months for most veterinary medical equipment and supplies. Now our team can accommodate most production schedules. See what this means to you. 

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Veterinary open houses – are they worth doing? Do they really bring in new business, and most importantly, more revenue?

Some clinics would say no, open houses haven’t worked for them. Other practices love opening their doors for a local pet-parent celebration during the holidays or as an annual neighborhood event.

So what’s the difference between the clinic teams that feel Open Houses are “totally worth it” versus “a waste of time?” Let’s find out.

Here are 3 Open House ideas we found that really work as part of a smart veterinary business plan.

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You can expect the 2016 flea and tick season to be a doozy, depending on where you live. For instance, local veterinarians in Amarillo, TX, “believe the early warm weather will cause flea and tick season to start early this year.” Instead of May, they predicted March. Wow — that’s two extra months with flea and tick patients. How about in your area?

If you haven’t checked out the parasite prevalence maps from CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council, you may want to take a look at the latest numbers in your county. And no matter what you find, you can be sure you’ll be treating infected animals this year as always, right?

The TriStar Vet team has put together an animal equipment and supplies checklist to manage a busy flea and tick season.  

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