How to Choose a Pet Sitter

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How to Choose a Pet Sitter By Kevin C. Ray, B.S., Ed., CPDT-KA, VSPDT   When it comes to hiring a pet sitter, how do you choose? For starters make sure the sitter is insured and has references. If you feel overwhelmed by the large number of pet-sitting services that meet these criteria, here are [...]

Top Ten Kitchen Toxins

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Submitted by Lisa A. Yackel, CVPM,PHR Hospital Administrator We have all had those days where nothing seems to be going right and our well- planned- out- day is shot up with unexpected events. That was how my day off went several weeks ago. I was on the phone dealing with a family crisis when I [...]

Too Cold For My Old Bones!

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Submitted by Lisa A. Yackel, CVPM, PHR Hospital Administrator at Case Veterinary Hospital   When I married my husband many years ago, he was in the Coast Guard and, therefore, slotted to move every three to four years.    I begged him to only put down stations that were “south of the Mason/Dixon  line” as I [...]

Training, Training, and more Training

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Submitted by Lisa A. Yackel, CVPM, PHR Hospital Administrator at Case Veterinary Hospital   No matter what career you choose, continued training is a must to be able to stay abreast of new technology and changes.  This is especially true in the veterinary field.  Medical advances are constant and, at times, can be overwhelming to [...]

New Year Resolutions

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Submitted by Lisa A. Yackel, CVPM, PHR Hospital Administrator   Last week I shared in my blog my delight at having a fresh slate to recommit to past resolutions and add new ones for 2012.  I am passionate about my own pets and have dedicated my career to being an animal advocate.  There is no [...]

Comparing Apples to Apples When Considering to Veterinary Surgery

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Submitted by Lisa A. Yackel, CVPM, PHR Hospital Administrator at Case Veterinary Hospital   As I was doing all of my Christmas shopping last month, a thought occurred to me.  When I decided I was in the market for a purchase, I had a number of resources to rely on.  I could do internet research, [...]

Christmas Ideas for your “Smart” Dog or Cat

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  Submitted by Lisa A. Yackel, CVPM, PHR   If you have had a child recently or bought a gift for a newborn, you know the immense selection of toys can be overwhelming.  There is a huge area just for toys that will stimulate learning and make your baby smart.  Genius baby© has signature black [...]

The Christmas Puppy Conundrum

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Submitted by  Kevin C. Ray, B.S., Ed., CPDT-KA, VSPDT, RM    Santa Claus is coming to town! Parents and relatives eagerly search for the perfect gifts, and dog trainers anxiously anticipate the influx of Christmas Puppy business that will be coming in the New Year.   I’m not a scrooge and as a dog trainer [...]

Not All Insurance Is Created Equal

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Submitted by Lisa A.Yackel, CVPM, PHR Hospital Administrator of Case Veterinary Hospital  There is nothing more disheartening to veterinarians or their healthcare team than to know that a patient will have a good prognosis if the recommended treatment plan is authorized but the client has to decline due to financial constraints. We understand this, but [...]

Helping Pets Adjust to New Pets in the Household

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Submitted by Lisa A. Yackel, CVPM, PHR Hospital Administrator at Case Veterinary Hospital   My heart went out to a client last week.  I often cry when a client cries because they are having to put their pet to sleep or when a client gets the bad news that their pet has cancer.  This client [...]