Dear Kara: Weight (Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition) November 1, 2008

Kara answers questions about weight issues

Closed-door policy November 1, 2008

Team members at North Liberty Pet Clinic in North Liberty, Iowa, vow that every client will walk out the door with more than just a receipt. That extra something might be a physical report card, a written recommendation, or a handout about their pets' conditions, Dr. Beth Shannon says. "And every piece of paper that leaves our practice has our practice name and Web site on it," she says. "It's not only great client communication, but great advertising, too."

Top 10 human drugs that poison pets October 21, 2008

Teach clients the potential dangers that await curious cats and dogs.

The perfect weight-loss visit October 20, 2008 By: Gina Toman

Start fighting obesity the minute an overweight pet waddles in the practice door.

Sample script: Talking to clients about microchips October 1, 2008

A painless conversation: Talking to clients about microchips

Calculate the calories pets need October 1, 2008

To determine how many calories dogs or cats should consume daily for weight loss, the veterinarian must first determine the pet's ideal or target weight.

Dear Kara: Renal health (Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition) October 1, 2008

Kara answers questions about renal health issues

Fight the giant October 1, 2008 By: Gina Toman

Pet obesity is a big problem, but you can knock out this debilitating condition.

Speak your clients' language October 1, 2008

Spanish handouts increase the number of clients and client compliance for one hospital.