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Shawn Messonnier

Shawn Messonnier

DVM

About the Author

Shawn Messonnier, DVM, is the owner of Paws and Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center in Plano, Texas. His special interests include holistic and functional medicine, exotic pets, dermatology, cancer and internal medicine. Dr. Messonnier is also a well-known speaker and author. He is the former radio host of the award-winning Dr. Shawn The Natural Vet for Martha Stewart Living Radio.

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All’s Well That Ends Well

Patient Care

All’s Well That Ends Well

A wellness plan might include unlimited office visits, vaccines, physical exams, early screening for serious illnesses, and discounts on various products and services.
Heart-to-Heart Conversations

Client Communication

Heart-to-Heart Conversations

Getting clients on board with heartworm prevention is much easier if you lay out the facts and provide reminders now and then.   
Sink your teeth into it

Patient Care

Sink your teeth into it

Getting pet owners to agree to a dental cleaning takes a commitment on your part. Show the evidence of disease, prepare handouts and talk about the ill effects of poor oral health.
Re-examine your pharmacy

Merchandising

Re-examine your pharmacy

Whether a medication is for seizures, arthritis, allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, pain or recurrent infections, why would you continue prescribing drugs without doing frequent rechecks and laboratory testing?

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