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Meet the Fetch Faculty: Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC: Part 7
Author(s)Julia Burke, Associate Editor
In a dvm360® interview, Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, highlighted what he'll cover in his upcoming session on introducing a new dog or cat to the household.
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During his talk at the next Fetch dvm360® conference, Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, lead clinician and practice owner of Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon, explained that he will outline tips and tricks veterinarians can share with clients on dog-to-dog, cat-to-cat, and dog-to-cat introductions. Therefore, these pet owners can seamlessly integrate their newest family member into the household.
View the video below for the entire discussion. The following is a partial transcript.
Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC: This [lecture] is all jam-packed with practical tips. It's basically walking through those questions that we get as practitioners where the client...says, 'I'm thinking about adding an animal,' and we get to be proactive about it. Or, perhaps they call up and say, 'Hey, I just added a new animal, I need an appointment for a [veterinary check].'
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