Here at Penn Vet, we're all about all things veterinary. From news and education to business best practices and customer stories, our blog is here to bring you information and entertainment. Check back regularly and follow us on social media to stay up to date on new content.

Available Topics

 

All

Business Practices

Client Education

Clinic Procedures & Protocols

Employee Management

Equipment

Holidays

Innovation

Just For Fun!

New & Expanding Practices

Product Education

Professional Development

How a Penn Vet Customer Used PetDesk to Grow Their Business
Published on 8/1/23

Discover how a 30-year old family-owned practice earned and saved big with PetDesk.

Recognizing and Testing for Symptoms of Marijuana Toxicity in Pets
Published on 6/26/23

With the increasing acceptance and availability of marijuana products, it's important for to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of marijuana toxicity in pets.

How 2 Real-World Practices Increased Efficiency with PetDesk
Published on 1/12/23

If efficiency is on your list of resolutions for 2023, check out these two case studies from our service partners at PetDesk.

Tick Season Regional Roundup
Published on 3/3/22

Tick-borne diseases have been found in every state, but evaluating the risk on a dog by region is extremely beneficial in helping owners understand the threat.

Monitoring ETCO2 and Anesthetic Gas in the Companion Animal Clinic
Published on 3/31/21

Monitoring within veterinary medicine has made several leaps and bounds throughout the past 20 years. Arguably the most significant achievements in surgical monitoring have been within the scope of measuring clinically significant gas exchange, specifically pulse oximetry and capnography.

Are Fido and Fluffy in Pain? Unravelling the mystery of pain assessment
Published on 11/17/20

Every day, veterinarians are faced with this fact; our patients are in pain. The identification and treatment of pain in our patients is key to their longevity and quality of life.

The Quest for Hidden Savings: All the Small Things
Published on 6/12/20

In the second installment of The Quest for Hidden Savings, let us be your guide for experiencing big savings on the small things you purchase for your practice.

The Quest for Hidden Savings: Concentrate and Distill
Published on 5/27/20

In the first part in The Quest for Hidden Savings series we talk about equipment that may require an initial investment, but will save you money in the long run by allowing you to generate your own O2 and distilled water.

Keep a Leash on Diabetes with Proper Insulin Administration
Published on 4/21/20

Diabetes is a common, but manageable condition. However, insulin administration can be a difficult task for pet owners. BD Animal Health shares some tips and resources to help your clients keep a leash on diabetes with proper insulin administration!

Busting 4 Myths of Veterinary Telemedicine: Why Clients Are Willing to Pay
Published on 4/17/20

Veterinarians have offered virtual care for over 100 years. You consult on the phone, answer emails, and exchange text messages with your clients about their animals every day. However, veterinarians have struggled with how to monetize this service - will clients pay? See what Aaron Smiley, DVM has to say about 4 veterinary telemedicine myths!

Pests Don't Practice Social Distancing
Published on 4/14/20

With the current COVID-19 pandemic, it can seem as though life has been put on hold. However, the one thing that your customers can’t afford to put on hold is their pet’s flea, tick, and heartworm preventives.

What Can Social Distancing Look Like in your Practice?
Published on 3/19/20

"Social Distancing"... it's probably a term that you're been hearing a lot as people all around the world try to the flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, but what could it mean for your practice? If you haven't already put these new policies in place, it's something we'll hope you consider to keep your employees and customers safe.

6 Cleaning and Disinfectant Falsities to Wipe Away
Published on 3/11/20

We know that keeping your patients, customers, and employees healthy is your number one priority. Do your cleaning and disinfectant routines/protocols achieve that? We've gathered 6 falsities that animal health professionals may believe and countered them with the truth.

Tips to Keep Your Dental Game Strong in Your Practice
Published on 2/25/20

Is your dental game strong? No matter where you stand, we have 5 tips you may find handy to keep your dental game strong.

Dental Equipment Maintenance - Protecting Your Investment
Published on 2/11/20

Providing top-notch dental services means keeping your dental system in top-notch condition. Use these do's and don'ts to make sure you're cleaning, maintaining, and operating your dental system correctly while protecting your investment!

Solving the Inventory Management Nightmare: 9 Best Practices
Published on 1/22/20

Is your practice stuck in an Inventory Nightmare? We've got 9 tips to help you get right on track!

6 Tips for a Successful Post-Surgical Discharge
Published on 7/24/19

Conducting a successful post-surgical discharge is important in easing clients’ minds and ensuring the pet gets the proper at-home care for an easy, speedy recovery. If your clinic doesn’t have a protocol for how post-surgical discharges are to be handled or you haven’t assessed it recently, there’s no time like now. To get you started, we’ve got 6 tips for a successful post-surgical discharge.

Increasing Client Compliance When it Comes to Otitis
Published on 7/10/19

One of the most frustrating aspects in the management of otitis externa is the one that’s out of your control: client compliance. At-home treatments and follow-up examinations are often where treatment plans break down. So what can we, as veterinary professionals, do to support at-home care and ensure our patients are getting the care they need? Read on!

Pet Disaster Preparedness Month
Published on 6/11/19

When disaster strikes, you have to be ready. From wildfires and floods to mudslides and tornadoes - we don’t always know when to expect a natural disaster, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t be prepared for one.

Complementary Content
${loading}