| Caring for People Who Care for Pets |
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 Greetings!
Shouldn't winter be winding down?
We've had more grey days and lingering piles of grey snow this year in Colorado than I've ever seen. But the cold days have been good for World by the Tail because we stayed indoors and finished our newest catalog.
Your copy should be making its way to you soon, so please watch for it. We've included several new items to make serving your clients easier and more effective:
- NEW Puppy/Kitten and New Patient Accessory Kits for ClayPaws® prints with colorful "My Vet Loves Me" ribbons, available exclusively from World by the Tail, Inc. (see article below)
- Convenient, safe Mail Home Kits for ClayPaws® prints if you bake them at your clinic and then send them on to clients
- Descriptions about what you'll find and how to use our Pet Parent Referral website. We're loading it with printable client hand-outs and resources. See more at www.veterinarywisdomforpetparents.com
And, speaking of client hand-outs, this month's Veterinary Wisdom article "Animal Cancer Care and Animal Behavior" is about the behaviorial changes that often occur when a pet has cancer. When you're a medical professional, you probably expect to see these behavior changes. But, pet parents aren't always so well informed and will appreciate the tiimely education you provide with this article.
Despite the groundhog's prediction, I know warmer days are just around the corner. Stay warm and think Spring!
Laurel
P.S. We're in need of a couple testimonials about this newsletter. If you find it helpful (or even just entertaining!), would you send me a few words about what you use or enjoy? You can email me at llagoni@comcast.net Thank you!
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Animal Cancer Care and Animal Behavior by Laurel Lagoni, M.S.
When pets are diagnosed with cancer, it's not
unusual to notice changes in their behaviors, as well as in their physical appearance. Behavioral changes can be difficult to cope with as they may seem to change your pet's personality and, in turn, change your relationship.
The following list is a brief overview of some of the behavior changes you might observe in your pet. Please speak with your veterinarian if you have concerns about any of these behaviors.
· Loss of Appetite: Be aware that pets often develop an aversion to food if they are feeling nauseous due to cancer treatment or advanced disease. While it's human
nature to want to feed and nurture your pet, it's not realistic to expect them to eat large amounts of food during this time. If your pet does not seem to be interested in food, veterinarians often suggest you:
· warm small amounts of food and feed by hand.
· offer your pet baby food (chicken and turkey flavors seem to be the most palatable).
· drizzle a small amount of melted butter on a small amount of warmed food.
· mix cooked brown rice and fried ground beef together without any spices, sauces, etc. Add a drizzle of melted butter, if needed, and feed by hand.
If you'd like to discuss this article or other issues related to the family-pet bond, come blog with us at www.vetwisdomcafe.com
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Most clinics use ClayPaws® prints as a memory object at the time of euthanasia or death of an animal. But, there are many other ways to use them.  We have new accessory kits to help you use ClayPaws® prints for new clients, to help welcome them to your clinic. Help create loyalty with your new clients by offering them this gift as they get to know you and your clinic. New Patient Accessory Kits are available in red with custom-designed ribbon that says "My Vet Loves Me".
 Or make a print of a new puppy or kitten as a memory of how small they once were using one of our puppy/kitten accessory kits! Making a print of a puppy or kitten when they are in your clinic for spay or neuter can be a great gift to offer a new pet parent! New Puppy/Kitten Accessory Kits are available in Pink or Blue, with custom-designed ribbon that says "My Vet Loves Me" Each of these accessory kits contain 12 lengths of ribbon and 12 hearts to decorate ClayPaws® kits for any occasion! (ClayPaws® kits are sold separately.) | |
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Business Our mission at World by the Tail, Inc., is to "care for people who care for pets." This newsletter is a small part of our outreach efforts. If it's helpful to you, please use the link below to forward it on to your friends, family, and colleagues. Help us "care for people who care for pets" by building an ever-widening 'bond-centered circle' of support!
I write this newsletter with a sincere desire to help you--a compassionate pet care provider--deal more effectively with the human side of living and working with companion animals. I want you to feel confident as you face the emotional situations that arise as you care for ill, injured, or aging pets AND the people who love them. For more information about me or my company, read my bio Laurel Lagoni or visit the About Us page at www.veterinarywisdom.com
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