Client Handouts
Dermatology: Got culture?
We asked, and dvm360 survey respondents answered. Heres what these veterinary professionals do when it comes to performing and examining fungal cultures in their practices.
Veterinary client handout: Is that a hot spot, or pustules?
When clients have questions about their pet's derm condition, help them out with this printable handout.
Handouts for handling pet pain and death
From the first signs of pain to helping children and surviving pets who have lost their best friend, here are veterinary client handouts to help explain many important questions throughout.
Are nail trims a real nail-biter?
Dont stress! Heres a handy how-to handout for veterinary clients wanting to make at-home nail trimming a breeze, plus tips for what to do and say for anxious in-clinic nail trims.
Don't just scrape by on your skin sampling skills
This how-to handout on performing a skin scraping will help improve your chances of catching an infection with mighty sneaky mites in veterinary patients.
7 steps for a full ear workup
Overheard at CVC: Dr. Paul Bloom, DACVD, DABVP (canine and feline), highlights the steps for a complete ear disease exam, including the vital role veterinary technicians play. (Hint: It's about finding the what and the why.)
Team handout: 7 clinic accommodations for feline oldsters
Dont let your veterinary practice commit these feline faux pa(w)s with old, painful cats.
What big teeth you have...
Use this client handout to let veterinary clients know when and why the use of a muzzle might be a necessity.
Handout: Mite-y big problem with mange
These mites cause hair loss, red skin, scabbing and lots of itching and scratching for your veterinary clients' dogs. Tell 'em all about it with this PDF handout.
Resume, interview tips from a hiring manager
Write your next great resume or nail that next job interview at a veterinary practice with my tips from years of hiring and firing.
Handout: How dangerous is that dog?
Before the next dog bite incident has you thinking twice about how to handle a canine patient, dive into this handout.
A heartfelt infographic on heart disease
Make sure clients are aware of the signs of heart disease with this in-depth infographic.
3 medications for triggered pets
Dr. ELise Christensen shares a few her favorite medication options for fast fixes during situational anxiety, panic and phobia.
Talking to ticked off clients
Let's be real here: giving clients the ''tick talk'' gets repetitive. Here are a few suggestions to overcome common objections.
Client handout: Creating a tick-free zone in the backyard
Ticks can carry nasty diseases. Help your clients keep their backyards inhospitable by sharing these tips.
Flowchart: How to talk about preventive care plans
Train your team on how to talk wellness packages with clients using this sample flowchart.
"The dog has eye oogies. Do I need to come in?"
Spell out some major causes of ocular discharge for veterinary clients with a little guidance on whether it's an emergency or something for the next wellness visit.
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Client handout: How to conduct a limited-antigen diet trial
Help pet owners get a handle on their pets nutrition needs with this printable tool.
Client handout: How to do a tick check on your pet (and what to do if you find one)
Educate your clients on the task of checking their pets for ticks from home, and make sure they know exactly what to do if they find one.
Client handout: Where fleas really live
Hint: Most of the time, it's not on the pet. Educate veterinary clients about the role the environment plays in their flea infestation.
Team handout: 8 questions you should be able to answer about the food you recommend
Hint: Youll have to look beyond the label.
Top three behaviors to train first for cats
You veterinary clients can start here when it comes to training their feline friend.
Client handout: Answers to their most burning dermatology questions
Your clients have dermatology concerns they're itching to ask about. This handout covers 7 common questions that clients ask.
5 things pet owners need to trash right now
Shoddy leashes, old plastic bowls and crazy-dull nail trimmersdo the pet owners you serve know how harmful this junk can be? Use this tool to show them what to keep and what to toss.
Client handout: Why punishment fails, and what works better
Use this handout to show clients this should not be the first training method of choice.