
The tick control toolkit
This toolkit delivers articles, tips, handouts, videos and tools all designed to make it as easy as possible to discuss tick control with clients. (With an educational grant provided by Merck Animal Health)
Click the image to download a PDF version of this toolkit! Nothing says "ick" like ticks and the diseases they transmit to pets and people. Don't let your clients' confusion about tick prevention stop you from keeping pets safe. Here's what you need to stay in-the-know about the latest tick issues, arm your team to deliver the best recommendations, and protect those pets from these pesky parasites.
Clinical updates:
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Client communication tools:
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Management ideas
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More tick tools below!
Clinical updates
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> Tick-borne diseases in cats:
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Better business
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Clearer communication
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More tick tools!
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Video tools:
> It's time to get in tick-top shape:
> Veterinary parasitologist and
Team tips:
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Handouts and team tools:
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Sample script:
Audio tools:
> Hey, pet owner: What do you have in common with your dog?
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Ticks in 2015: An infographic
Is there a communication gap between veterinary professionals and pet owners when it comes to ticks?
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Ready-to-use client handouts
These handouts help reinforce the education you and your team deliver in person. Just click, print and give to clients.
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Tick education: What's your role (plus a sample script)
Learn how
The dvm360 social media marketing kit for tick control
Use these pre-written
Tick trivia-test yourself
Talk back
Does your team do a great job with tick control and prevention? We'd love to share your winning strategies with your colleagues. Did you try one of these tools? We'd love to know what your experience was like. Any other feedback?
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Articles and tips
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The dvm360 social media marketing kit for tick control
Client communication tool
Take control of the conversation by keeping these simple tips in mind:
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Video
Watch Dr. Mike Paul discuss the importance of parasite control for pets. Then, post this video on your practice website:
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Patient care pointers
Use these tips to help you prepare a readable blood smear to identify Cytauxzoon felis, which is transmitted by ticks:
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Team meeting guide
Review these tips during your next team meeting to make parasite control messages stick with your clients.
Ready-to-use client handouts
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