Educating pet owners

Like many vets, you have probably felt frustrated knowing that a cat or dog has been suffering from treatable pain for several days, weeks, or months before the owner has finally made an appointment to see you. Often, the owner does not even realize that their pet is in pain, thinking that the pet is simply slowing down or the behaviour is a normal part of the aging process.

A routine check-up — before health problems emerge — is a great time to chat with owners about regular pet healthcare must-dos as well as about the signs of an animal in pain. You can help improve the quality of life of many dogs and cats by educating their owners — before pain takes hold.

Helping pet owners recognize pain in their pets

Animals have evolved a multitude of defences that help them hide when they're in pain or when they are otherwise weakened. Even for an experienced vet, it is not always simple to identify pain — particularly in cats. For pet owners, it can be even more difficult, especially in chronic cases where the pain increases gradually. Telling pet owners what to look for before their animals are in pain can help ensure that pain is recognized more readily and that the animal is brought to you for further evaluation.

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Helping pet owners keep their pets healthy

Most pet owners have the best of intentions when it comes to providing excellent care for their dogs and cats. But they may not know about different care requirements for different breeds or that something fairly simple, like routine dental care, can prevent an array of debilitating health problems in the future.

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Explaining an Onsior prescription to pet owners

Sending pet owners home with clear instructions — both written down and explained verbally — will help ensure that their dog or cat enjoys the "essence of relief" that Onsior can provide.

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