Communication is a big part of what our team does: in the examination room, on the phone, through email–even with Facebook status updates and Twitter “tweets.” One of the resources I use to improve my communication skills is a weekly email from speaker Meryl Runion. This week’s “Power Phrase” is one that all pet owners can and [...]
Posted on May 21st, 2009 by Dr. G
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Dolittler: Kitty comforts: How cat-friendly is YOUR veterinary hospital? Dr. Patty had a great post about what vets can do to make a practice cat-friendly yesterday. I’m proud to say that we meet 9 of her personal top 10 “cat friendly criteria” by providing a waiting room with a small isolated corner that can house nervous [...]
Posted on May 15th, 2009 by Dr. G
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Nail trims are one of the most common non-medical tasks that the veterinary healthcare team is asked to perform. Sometimes, the request is made because a pet owner is afraid to hurt their pet. More commonly, however, it’s a result of the fact that the pet has developed a fearful response to gentle restraint, handling [...]
Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Dr. G
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The Veterinary Information Network, or VIN, as it is known to members, is an online veterinary community that both Dr. Burns and I have been members of for some time. It’s a tremendous resource, a place where veterinarians working in many different capacities (small practices like ours, universities, specialty hospitals, industry, research, etc.) can discuss [...]
Posted on April 27th, 2009 by Dr. G
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This Sunday will mark the second annual National Pet Parents Day, a spring holiday that “recognizes and honors those who lovingly consider their pets part of their close-knit family,” according to sponsors. While you won’t find a row of greeting cards at your local Target for this day yet, you can use Pet Parents Day’s website to send [...]
Posted on April 24th, 2009 by Dr. G
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Pet Phone, a new application for the iPhone, lets you take your pets’ health information mobile. The $5 application records appointments, medications, allergies, and weight for multiple pets. It also has a “Find a Vet” option that will locate veterinary practices near your location on Google Maps–a great feature if you’re traveling, but we hope [...]
Posted on April 16th, 2009 by Dr. G
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“Macho B,” who a week ago became first Arizona jaguar to be captured and fitted with a tracking collar, was euthanized on March 2nd as a result of illness according to an Arizona Game and Fish media release. Biologists tracking the big cat became concerned about his health when the jaguar’s activity level decreased. He was [...]
Posted on March 5th, 2009 by Dr. G
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Toyota’s “Dog Park Days,” a traveling event aimed at promoting safe pet travel (and the new Toyota Venza, billed as a pet-friendly vehicle), is making a stop at Gilbert’s Cosmo Dog Park this weekend. A media release from Toyota says the event will include free pet travel safety seminars with certified pet trainers, Venza ride [...]
Posted on March 5th, 2009 by Dr. G
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PPH is now on Facebook! Visit our page to find a condensed version of our website and blog, along with up-to-the-minute information about PPH. Become a fan to stay in the loop with the newest and most exciting developments at our practice. Join the discussion boards and chat with others who are putting pets first. [...]
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 by Dr. G
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The CDC recently announced that an Oregon dog has been diagnosed with Salmonellosis after ingesting recalled peanut butter-containing pet treats; public health officials in at least three other states report dogs with illnesses consistent with Salmonellosis after eating recalled peanut butter products. A zoonotic disease, Salmonella can be transmitted from infected pets to their families. [...]
Posted on February 18th, 2009 by Dr. G
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