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Working with vet techs for positive pet experiences

Working with vet techs for positive pet experiences

We recognize veterinarians make positive differences in the lives of our cats and dogs. But veterinary practices couldn’t function as efficiently or effectively without the expertise of compassionate vet techs. To recognize their contributions, the 3rd week of October each year celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week.

In another life, I worked as a vet tech. I’ve known many “pet nurses” and veterinary assistants over the years, and witnessed the positive impact made by a kind word, gentle suggestion, and simply listening to owner concerns.

Vet tech pros work hand-in-paw with the veterinarian and pet parents. In a Fear Free hospital, that helps ensure cats and dogs have the best possible experience before, during and after the veterinary visit. Here are some ways a vet tech/pet owner partnership helps transforms the shy cat or fearful dog into wagging, purring patients.

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AAFP Updates Name to Feline Veterinary Medical Association

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has changed its name to Feline Veterinary Medical Association. Learn more about the change here.

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8 Ways to Slim A Fat Cat

8 Ways to Slim A Fat Cat

Is your cat fluffy or a fat cat? Kitty obesity is defined as exceeding ideal body weight by 20 percent. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention’s annual study, 55.8% of dogs and 59.5% of cats are overweight or obese. Fat cats tend to carry a “pouch” of fat low in the tummy but seem of average size otherwise. If you can't feel the pet's ribs, and/or she has a pendulous or bulging tummy, your pet is too plump.

National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is observed on the second Wednesday of October each year, so let's dive a bit deeper.

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PLAY OR PAY: Quick Update

PLAY OR PAY: Quick Update

Quick update--when paperback, hardcover, and audiobooks become availble...

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Pet First Aid Medicine Chest

Pet First Aid Medicine Chest

Do you have a pet 1st aid medicine chest for your dogs and cats? The audiobook version of my first aid book for pets includes some DIY home remedies for old pets. While your veterinarian diagnoses and prescribes for your pet’s health issues, pet first aid and minor problems may benefit from human medicines.

Home remedies for pets save $$ and pet lives because Fido and Sheba rarely tears a claw or eats something iffy during regular clinic hours. It’s helpful to know how to use your pantry supplies and human medicine chest to help your cat or dog. Some people prescriptions can be dangerous (especially for cats!) so it’s a good idea to have a handy list.

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Can My Pet Make Me Sick? Common Diseases You Can Catch From Cats, Dogs, & Critters

Can My Pet Make Me Sick? Common Diseases You Can Catch From Cats, Dogs, & Critters

Modern headlines scream warnings about the latest animal-to-people diseases including SARS, bird flu, and most recently, a coronavirus outbreak suspected to jump species from critters, originating in China. Technically termed zoonosis, such diseases not only make animals sick but can also jump species from an animal to a human under normal conditions. In rare cases, humans can infect pets. Here are the most common culprits and what you need to know.

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Rabies: What to Know for Pets

Rabies: What to Know for Pets

September 28 is World Rabies Day, and a good time for a reminder to keep pets protected. Learn everything you need to know about this horrible disease--and how easy it is to keep your dogs and cats safe!

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7 Pet Smell & Pet Stain Removers

7 Pet Smell & Pet Stain Removers

Anyone who lives with pets benefits from an effective pet smell eliminator. With hot weather keeping pets indoors for longer periods, pet potty accidents may increase. But be careful your pet accident cleaner doesn't cause more problems. Here are my top 7 pet stink solvers!

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Shojai Preorder Release Thriller #8: PLAY OR PAY

Shojai Preorder Release Thriller #8: PLAY OR PAY

The cover reveal (squee!) on thriller #8 PLAY OR PAY has launched! I've also set up Ebook preorder opportunities for y'all on all the regular vendors, PLUS... if you want to get the preorder early, read on!

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New Thriller Covers Are Here!

New Thriller Covers Are Here!

New thriller book covers launch! Same great stories--fresh new look.

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