Oh Snap!
When does heartworm in a dog first show a positive snap test?
6 months
Name our most recommended flea product and how old does a puppy have to be to start treatment?
Bravecto
One Month is 8 weeks old weighing 4.4 pounds
When do El Paso doctors recommend starting vaccines for puppies?
Between 6 & 8 weeks
What is the cost of a suture removal?
Free (unless new client, will receive an exam fee or if the patient is having complications)
How do you handle a client who says they have no money?
Scratch Pay, Care Credit orrrrr Get Kelli!
Is there a medication that prevents heartworm in cats?
Revolution Plus
What percent of pet owners are protecting against just fleas/ticks or just heartworm?
53%
What feline vaccines do we carry?
FVRCP or RCP
FeLV
RV 1y
Rv3y
What two items of patient information must be updated in Cornerstone in order for pricing to be accurate?
Weight
Age
Name two instances you have to ask for a deposit?
New clients
Surgeries
What is the average lifespan of heartworms in untreated dogs?
5-7 Years
What are the four stages of fleas?
Egg
Larva
Pupa (in a cocoon)
Adult
Can Leptospirosis be given to a 9 week old puppy?
The puppy must be 12 weeks in age.
How much is an emergency exam fee during the day and after hours?
Emergency Exam Day $96.50
Emergency Exam After Hours $156.00
What animal does Dr. Herod use to try to scare the team?
Meeeehhhhh, it's a goat!
Name four animals that are carriers of heartworm disease.
Hosts for heartworm include domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, and raccoons.
What four diseases are ticks prone to carry?
Lyme disease
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Ehrlichiosis
Tularemia
What does the acronym DAPP+L4+CV stand for?
Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus with Leptospirosis AND Coronavirus
How much does a heartworm test cost?
$31.63
Name 4 symptoms you look for in a feline to send them to ISO.
Coughing
Sneezing
Eye discharge
Nasal discharge
Why is treating a pet with heartworms risky?
Treatment is an arsenic-containing drug that can be toxic to the pet and can cause serious complications such as blood clots.
Bravecto starts killing fleas within _____ hours and ticks within _____ hours in dogs.
Bravecto starts killing fleas within 2 HOURS and kills ticks within 12 HOURS in dogs.
What items are included in the annual canine vaccine?
DHP, Parvo Booster
Corona
Bordetella
Rabies (1 year)
Lepto
Heartworm test
Fecal
How much does it cost for annual dog vaccines?
$155.93
What age and vaccines have to be current at the time of boarding?
Current on vaccines:
Rabies
Bordetella
DAPP (Distemper Parvo)
Corona
Lepto
Age 6 months and older