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Kathryn Primm, DVM, CVPM, has spoken with students, pet owners, and other veterinarians about effective communications, marketing and the roller coaster that is private practice. She has a social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and enjoys interaction with others about her passions, animals, and communication. She is owner, founder, manager, and chief veterinarian at Applebrook Animal Hospital, opened in 1998. She obtained her CVPM in 2019 and is the world's first Fear Free-certified professional. She has been on the Fear Free Advisory Panel since 2016 and hosts 2 popular podcasts, Nine Lives with Dr Kat and Dr Kat Gone to the Dogs on Pet Life Radio. She recently joined the Editorial Advisory Board for MJH Life Sciences™/dvm360®. Dr Primm is a Registry of Approved Continuing Education-approved national conference speaker, appearing at well-known venues like Fetch dvm360Ⓡ, VMX, Fear Free Symposia and New England Vet Conference. Dr Primm also wrote a book for pet lovers, Tennessee Tails: Pets and Their People, published in 2013. She is a blogger and media personality, granting interviews to Woman's Day, Prevention, Health, and Forbes magazines. Art Markman, PhD is the Annabel Irion Worsham Centennial Professor of Psychology, Human Dimensions of Organizations, and Marketing and Vice Provost of Continuing and Professional Education and New Education Ventures at the University of Texas at Austin. He has written over 150 papers on topics including reasoning, decision making, and motivation. Art brings insights from cognitive science to a broader audience through his blogs at Psychology Today and Fast Company and his radio show/podcast Two Guys on Your Head. He is the author of several books including Smart Thinking, Smart Change, Brain Briefs, and Bring Your Brain to Work.
In today's episode of the veterinary business success show, Brendan Howard interviews veterinary practice owner, Dr. Kathryn Primm. Kathryn graduated from Mississippi State University where she completed a degree in Biological Sciences as well as her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. After wanting to become a veterinarian since the age of 5! Not long after graduating, Dr. Kathryn founded Applebrook Animal Hospital in 1998 which has helped shape her into the leader she is today. Alongside her work as a practice owner, Kathryn also produces content for veterinarians and pet owners. She has recently written articles for Veterinary Economics, dvm360, Firstline, Vetted, and dvm360.com, writes her own blog for her website (www.drprimm.com/ ), and is the host of Nine Lives with Dr. Kat and Dr. Kat Gone To The Dogs on Petlife Radio. Kathryn is also the resident vet for iheartdogs.com and iheartcats.com where she writes informative articles for pet owners. Tune in to learn about Kathryn's path as a practice manager, how a brain injury changed her outlook, and what she does to help create a happy working environment for her employees.
Topics on this episode:Why are cats so misunderstood?What’s the first thing a pet sitters needs to know about caring for a cat?Common causes of aggression in catsWhat is Fear free?What questions to be asking our clientsGetting connected with shy cats“Ask a Vet” speed roundMain take away? Caring for cats is not something to skimp on, and takes a lot of prep work to do correctly. Ask the right questions and put in the time to connect with, and understand, your cat clients and you’ll see amazing results.About our guest:Kathryn Primm, DVM, is the owner and founder of Applebrook Animal Hospital in Ooltewah, Tennessee and has a growing career as a writer, a speaker and an online voice for veterinarians and pet owners alike. She has written and contributed content to many outlets for veterinarians and pet lovers, including the consumer magazines Woman’s Day, Health magazine and Prevention as well as Veterinary Economics, dvm360, Firstline, Vetted and dvm360.com. Her regular "Ask A Vet" column is featured on iheartdogs.com and iheartcats.com, reaching more than 3 million viewers. Her educational radio segment Chattanooga Pet Talk aired on local iHeart media stations.Dr. Primm was also the first in the nation to become a Fear Free certified professional. Dr. Primm has traveled to speak with students, pet owners and other veterinarians about effective communication and the benefits of decreasing stress on our pets. She and her dog, Skye, frequently do pet therapy at assisted living facilities around Chattanooga to help spread the word about the benefits animals and people can give each other. Her first book, Tennessee Tails: Pets and Their People, received recognition as a runner-up in the "Memoirs" category at a national book festival. The next book is well underway with more stories about the animals that Dr. Primm treats and the people who love them.Links:Nine Lives Podcast: https://www.petliferadio.com/ninelives.htmlHer website: http://www.drprimm.comFear Free resources: https://fearfreepets.com/fear-free-pet-professionals/Fear Free Happy Homes: www.Fearfreehappyhomes.comRead the full transcript hereGive us a call! (636) 364-8260Check out our Covid-19 resourcesFollow us on: Instagram, Facebook, TwitterSubscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, & TuneInEmail us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com
Veterinarians become veterinarians because they love animals and they want to keep them healthy. However, that is an impossible task if pets never come in through your door. Getting customers to visit your clinic can be very difficult for most of us, but guest Dr. Kathryn Primm of Applebrook Animal Hospital makes it easy. Dr. Kat tells explains to hosts Dr. Jason and Dr. Jenifer Chatfield about how she learned about customer experience by simply strapping on a Go Pro camera to a dog that visited her clinic. EPISODE NOTES: Secrets to A Happy Vet Visit on Pet Life Radio.
Does your pet turn into a panic puddle when you enter the door to the veterinary clinic? Or scamper to the back of the closet during thunderstorms? Help is here. Tune in to this Oh Behave episode as our guest, Dr. Kathryn Primm, DVM, unleashes lots of great advice for your dog and cat's well-being. She is the first pet professional to be certified in Fear Free handling and operates a small animal practice called the Applebrook Animal Hospital in Ooltewah, TN. And she finds time to host two shows on Pet Life Radio: Nine Lives with Dr. Kat AND Dr. Kat Gone to the Dogs. Tune in now! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Bringing out the Best in Your Dog and Cat... with Dr. Kathryn Primm on Pet Life Radio
Spring is here, which means both people and their pets are eager to get outside and socialize. Unfortunately, many dog parents may not realize that more puppy playdates mean more opportunities for their pup to get sick from dog flu. In fact, two highly contagious strains of dog flu – H3N8 and H3N2 – have been traveling across the country since 2007, infecting dogs in nearly all 50 states. Dr. Kathryn Primm, owner and chief veterinarian at Applebrook Animal Hospital and co-author of “Pet Parents Guide to Infectious Disease,” discusses what every pet parent should know about dog flu and spring pet health, including: What kinds of dogs are most at risk The signs and symptoms and how to treat it Whether its preventable and how to protect dogs from it Symptoms of canine influenza virus include: Coughing. Sneezing. Variable fever. Clear nasal discharge that progresses to thick, yellowish-green mucus. Rapid/difficult breathing. Loss of appetite. Lethargy.
Ever wonder how much your pet can impact your life? How about your pet teaching you unconditional love? Dr. Kathryn Primm is the owner and chief veterinarian at Applebrook Animal Hospital in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Her 2013 award winning memoir, Tennessee Tails: Pets and Their People, reveals a privileged glimpse into the life of a skilled veterinarian as well as and inside look at a veterinary hospital microcosm life of a roller coaster of emotional ups and down. Join Dr. Kathryn Primm and and me on Tuesday, February 4, 10-11 A.M. CT US as we discuss how pets enrich our lives.