As veterinarians, we may be more comfortable with bacterial cultures, but building a winning practice culture also deserves a closer examination under the microscope. Practice culture is defined in many ways, but generally, it's the...
Astro blog
The latest news and information on the Astro client communications system, as well as tips and tricks and wish-you’d-knowns from the team at Astro.
Mental health: how to manage stress and burnout
We know there are many reasons for mental health challenges and burnout in the veterinary community - a high caseload, a lack of mentorship, difficult clients, compassion fatigue, employee turnover - the list goes on. But when it comes...
Pet health insurance: 5 tips for talking to clients
Talking to clients about pet health insurance is critical. Many pet parents are surprised and unprepared for the significant medical costs that come with owning a pet, and even though pet health insurance is not a new concept, only 2% of...
Should I move my practice management system to the cloud?
Should you move your practice management system to the cloud, or stay with your server-based software (sometimes called “on-premises” or “on-prem” software)? Many practices today are wrestling with this important decision. Any software...
Should you get pet insurance?
The thought of your pet falling ill is an unpleasant one, and you've probably thought about whether you should have pet insurance. When it comes to health, it’s best to be prepared for every eventuality. And in the event that your pet...
Should you be feeding your pet grain-free food?
Over the last few years, the term “grain-free pet food” has achieved the hallowed status otherwise reserved for words like “organic”, “local”, and “kombucha.” Devoid of grains like wheat, corn, rye, oats, and rice, grain-free foods...
Astro’s research mission, and how you can help
In 2016, my beloved bichon frise, Gus Gus, died from cancer, after a short illness and painful treatment. Gus Gus’ death sparked the idea that there must be a better way to manage pet health, that technology can make pets’ lives healthier...
Why are cats afraid of cucumbers?
Of all the cat videos on the Internet – and studies estimate that there are over 2 million on YouTube alone – few are more striking than ones featuring cats leaping away, afraid of a cucumber. Why are cats scared of cucumbers? One of the...
How Astro uses your data
Social networks, search engines, and online retailers collect thousands of data points about you and your online habits. They use these data points to get you to look more often, “like” more content, and buy more stuff. At Astro, our...