How to Keep Flies Away from My Dog Kennels
There are two main ways to keep flies away from your dog kennels. The first is to eliminate anything that might attract them. The second is to use pet-safe fly…
How Big Should a Dog Kennel Be?
Choosing a properly sized dog kennel is extremely important—it needs to be comfortable, effective, and safe for the dog. The proper dimensions will depend on the breed, and whether your…
Is Doggy DayCare A Good Idea?
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…
How to Cure Kennel Cough
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…
Can Humans Get Kennel Cough?
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…
Can Cats Get a Kennel Cough?
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.…
How Long Does Kennel Cough Last?
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…
What Are the Most Important Features to Look at When Buying a Cat Condo?
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…
Count on Shorter Lead Times for Your Veterinary Medical Equipment
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.
Make These 3 Open House Tips a Part of Your Veterinary Business Plan
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.