In a new national survey, most pet owners reported holding steady or increasing what they spend on their pets. Only 7% of consumers said they would trim pet health spending if money got tight.
News|Articles|October 15, 2009
Helping clients pay in difficult times (part 1)
Analysis of veterinary market data shows that pet owners need payment options
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We turned to the numbers to get a picture of the issues at play with veterinary clients and payment today, drawing on studies conducted by DVM Newsmagazine, Veterinary Economics, Firstline, and the AVMA.
No surprise, the economy has been top of mind in the last year or so. And as you can see below, even in tough times, practitioners and their teams focus more on the health of pets than on anything else. The question is, What can you do to help clients in this situation? And how can you target your recommendations to your clients' needs?
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