Preventative Health Care in Companion Animals

A practical book describing ways of implementing health care programmes in small animal practices. In the initial chapters, practical "how-to" aspects such as client reminder and recall systems, marketing, use of staff time and more are discussed in general terms. Also covers specific types of programs in detail by first presenting theory and scientific background, and then demonstrating how this information can be presented to clients effectively to convince them of the benefits to their pets of preventative health care.

Information about preventive healthcare assembled in a single volume for the first time

Practical application of aspects of preventive healthcare discussed by internationally recognised contributors

Explains to practitioners and other members of practice staff how preventive healthcare can be integrated into daily running of the practice

Chapters on behaviour and breeding show how veterinary practitioners can help prevent problems through owner education

Discusses how veterinary practices can help owners to become truly responsible for the health and welfare of their pets

"it advocates what may be the next step in the evolution of veterinary care.

The book is clearly laid out, easy to read and has plenty of headings and tables.

an interesting addition to the practice library, and would be useful to dip into for any practice about to develop healthcare programmes." Jayne Cotesllo
source of inspiration to those who haven t got their practices into preventative mode.." Cliff Alderman