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A fun, quick idea to educate folks about the dangers of leaving your pet in a hot car. Kudos to Linda for volunteering to educate clients about how hot it gets in a car that is unattended after 10 minutes. Learn more about Veterinary Urgent Care Center at veturgentcare.com if your pet is suffering from heat-related illness.

Veterinary teams hear the question nearly daily: "Is it time?" Sometimes, the answer is "Not just yet." More and more cat families are looking to provide hospice and palliative care for their cats nearing the end of their lives or experiencing a life-limiting illness. The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and IAAHPC - The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care have released the 2023 AAFP/IAAHPC Feline Hospice and Palliative Care Guidelines. The AAFP offers a five-step plan to guide caregivers in making these plans for their cats. 👉For cat families, click the link to read the AAFP's recommended steps. https://lnkd.in/gtsnjhdq 👉For Veterinary Care Teams, click the link to see the complete Guidelines. https://lnkd.in/gTAD4Kpn #catvets #iaahpc #animalhospiceandpalliativecare #veterinaryhospice #everycathealth #cathealth #cat #cats #felinehealth #felinemedicine

Veterinary industry friends, would you like to sponsor the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Veterinary Services Program? This incredible foundation is doing such important work providing shelters that desperately need veterinary medical assistance. If you are interesting in sponsoring, feel free to reach out to me, and I will put you in touch! #sheltermedicine #veterinarymedicine #spayneuter #rescue #veterinarybusiness

Is your pet prepared for the unexpected? 🚨 At Gold Country Veterinary Hospital, we're always ready to help with top-tier emergency care services. Recognizing the signs of a pet emergency is key: - Sudden changes in behavior or extreme lethargy 💤 - Difficulty breathing or uncontrolled bleeding 🩸 - Signs of pain like whining or shaking 🐾 If you notice any of these symptoms, don't hesitate to reach out. Our doors are open to ensure your pet gets the care they need, right when they need it. Stay prepared and stay safe. For more tips or to discuss emergency plans for your pet, give us a call today! 📞 #PetEmergency #VeterinaryCare #PetSafety #EmergencyVet

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. As a veterinary professional, you know the common signs of animal pain, but it can be a challenge for pet owners to recognize a pet’s pain. Keep your clients at ease when it comes to their furry loved ones – share our tip sheet with pet owners to help them identify pain and know when it’s time to see a vet. https://lnkd.in/gXFQnSHj #animalcare #veterinaryindustry #animalpainawareness

For #tickbitepreventionweek, we wanted to share with you some interesting facts about ticks and how you can prevent you and your pets from getting ill from a bite! 👉 Tick infestations are more common in dogs than cats, you should always discuss with veterinarians the best prevention products for your animal before applying 👉 Ticks are not born with disease, they acquire various diseases by feeding and passing them along to animals and humans 👉 Diseases contracted from ticks can be fatal such as Lyme disease - please make sure your pet is up to date with prevention treatment 👉 Never remove a tick with your bare hands, you can invest in a tick remover to ensure that you and your pet are safe as it is important to not leave the head embedded in the skin #StreetVet is dedicated to supporting animals experiencing homelessness with their owners, with veterinary care, if you would like to help other animals in need, please donate today: https://bit.ly/4a0lrJ1

Missed American Animal Hospital Association's first Enhancing Your Veterinary Practice Through Mentorship workshop? Catch it on June 1st instead. The session is virtual and available at no cost to everyone, even if you’re not an AAHA member. Register here: https://chwy.co/3KdJfOk #ChewyHealth #mentorship #AAHA #MentorVet #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryPractice

Check out this great video about the 2023 AAFP-IAAHPC Feline Hospice and Palliative Care Guidelines from one of our own, Dr. Lianna Titcombe! In this free video from CommuniVET, Dr. Titcombe summarizes the key points of the 2023 AAFP-IAAHPC Feline hospice and palliative care guidelines to assist veterinary teams in creating an ideal end-of-life experience for pets and their families. She explores care units, communication strategies, and care/treatment plans, providing support for pet owners as their beloved cat enters this stage of life. https://shorturl.at/KzrN4

SAVE THE DATES - JANUARY 2024 A new month is upon us, so what's coming up that we, as veterinary professionals, can raise awareness to our audience and pet carers 🐾 📌 AWARENESS MONTH Walk Your Dog Month  One Health Awareness Month  Weight Loss Awareness Month 8th Jan - 19th Feb | Big Schools Birdwatch  📌 AWARENESS DAYS 21st | National Red Squirrel Day  26th - 28th | National Birdwatch  29th | International Zebra Day  There are a few events to get your teeth stuck into here so it's time to get creative and spread the word on these awareness dates! (Don't forget about firework desensitisation for clients as well!)  p.s. Don't forget to save this post 😉 #empoweringmediaservices #veterinarycontentcreator #vetnurses #vetmed #veterinarypractice #whatvnsdo #vettech #vetnurselife #veterinarysocialmedia #vetstagram #vetclinic #veterinarypractice #practicemanager #clienteducation

Calling all UK veterinary professionals 📣 Earlier this year we launched the evidence-based Ageing Canine Toolkit, supporting owners and vets care for senior dogs. We'd love to get your feedback about using the checklist element of the toolkit - please carry out this short survey which should only take a few minutes: https://bit.ly/3QWYYW5