There’s nothing like a freshly groomed pet. Who doesn’t love nuzzling clean and shining fur, hearing the click of short nails on the hard ground, or getting a doggy kiss from a freshly washed muzzle?

Working at the front desk at a veterinary practice is no walk in the park. Phones are ringing, faxes need to be sent, records need to be filed, clients are walking in and asking questions; it could take you all morning just to finish one simple task. Sometimes putting people on hold feels necessary, but have you ever thought about how much damage putting a person on hold is causing?

Learn why putting callers on hold can negatively affect your business and the solutions to fix them.

For pet owners gearing up for the season of surf, sun, campfires, city vacays, and other fun plans, pet boarding is often on the to-do list. Despite wanting our loveable furry pals to accompany us everywhere, there are times when boarding a pet is the safest approach.

In 2015 not only did Millennials surpass Baby Boomers as the largest generation in the United States, but also as the largest U.S. pet-owning population as well. According to data research during the Global Pet Expo 2015, 35.2% of the U.S. Millennial population are pet owners, compared to 32.8% of Boomers. Millennials are more likely to hold off on having children, and opting in to caring for pets, like family. The percentage of Millennials owning a pet is only going to grow as studies show that, pet-free Millennials are 39% more likely to own a cat or dog in the future.

So why is it so important that veterinary practices cater to Millennials? Because they are the ones that are going to fill your appointment books, market your practice and, most importantly, pay your bills. If you plan on attracting them, you will need to know what they are looking for.

There are emergencies, and then there are pet emergencies. Bloat in dogs is one of those situations that take precedence to almost any other urgent situation in an animal emergency room. Untreated, it is deadly. Even with aggressive care, many dogs who suffer from this condition will not have a good outcome.

The key to beating bloat is recognizing and treating it quickly. So do you know what bloat in dogs looks like and what you should do if you thought your pet was in trouble?