Case Study

Bob, a 7-year-old, neutered beagle, presented with brief, mild and intermittent nocturnal muscle tremors of all limbs and moderate polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD). Read Bob's case 

Interactive Challenge

#66—Cytology: Describe and interpret a cytologic specimen from a dog with a recent history of lethargy and inappetence.

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Online How-tos

Protocol Guidance

Good oral health is important because of the connection between oral disease and feline retrovirus infection such as feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Add a SNAP^® Feline Triple^® Test to your preanesthetic screen for dental patients and screen for retrovirus infection at the same time. You can get a rebate of 5 IDEXX Points.

Order the new feline oral health client brochure, "Is your cat here for a dental visit?" to help gain client compliance.

See more IDEXX Points-earning protocols

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Featured Event

2011 Cornerstone^® User Conference
October 1–4, The Westin Chicago North Shore, Wheeling, Illinois

This year, come with a goal and leave with a plan. Whatever your practice goals, the Cornerstone^® Practice Management System can help you achieve them. Every additional employee from your practice is just $500. Space is limited. Sign up today

Feline Focus

Building Your Feline Practice, Part 3: How to obtain a blood sample from a cat

Collecting blood samples from cats requires minimal and careful handling to avoid a struggle and possible injury to staff or the patient. Learn five tips and watch a video from the CATalyst Council that demonstrates best practices for obtaining feline blood samples. Help make veterinary visits a better experience for everyone. Join Practice Management consultant Wendy S. Myers for a live Webinar, Promoting Better Care for Senior Cats, on September 8 and 15.

Print/save PDF: 5 tips for obtaining a blood sample   Watch/share video

Read/share the series: Part 1: Transporting cats   Part 2: Examining a fearful cat

Practice Management

The PetDetect^® Pet Identification System

IDEXX Practice Solutions presents a better way to keep track of patients and their belongings while they’re in your clinic. PetDetect collars are customizable so you decide what goes on them. They come in two widths to accommodate larger or smaller pets, and they also are available in a variety of colors. Learn more 

Technical Tip

Increase client compliance with vector-borne disease screening

Why appoint a vector-borne disease champion? He or she can:

• Help your practice apply consistent guidelines.
• Provide updates at staff meetings on any new information or resources available.
• Leverage online courses, Webinars and snippets available through the IDEXX Learning Center.
• Schedule a manufacturer representative to provide in-house training.

Three minutes, three tips. Help increase client compliance: Share this snippet with your entire staff and discuss what you learn at your next staff meeting.