Trusted clinical decision support For real-world veterinary practice

With specialist-backed diagnostic and treatment guidance, client-friendly handouts, and trusted veterinary drug information from Plumb’s, Standards of Care™ helps you tackle any case with confidence and clarity.

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Urethral obstruction is always an emergency, and the first steps you take can make all the difference. Our free guide offers practical guidance for the stabilization of patients with urethral obstruction, including essential supplies, assessment and analgesia, ECG interpretation, hyperkalemia treatment, and referral planning. With this guide at your side, you’ll be ready to confidently stabilize your next blocked cat.

Free Guide: Stabilizing Cats with Urethral Obstruction

Urethral obstruction is always an emergency, and the first steps you take can make all the difference. Our free guide offers practical guidance for the stabilization of patients with urethral obstruction, including essential supplies, assessment and analgesia, ECG interpretation, hyperkalemia treatment, and referral planning. With this guide at your side, you’ll be ready to confidently stabilize your next blocked cat.

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Everything you need to work up your cases in one place

Get the clinically relevant information and practical tools you need to make confident decisions for the patient in front of you, so you can make it to your next appointment on time.

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Clinical Monographs

Consult expert-written and uniquely practical guidance for diagnosis and treatment.

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DDx

Search by clinical sign or lab result to get an expert-organized list of differential diagnoses.

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Clinical Handouts

Help pet owners understand their pet's condition from workup to management.

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Algorithms

Review step-by-step case support with practical flowcharts.

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Get seamless access to all the features of the industry's most trusted drug reference.

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Quick Tools

Save time with helpful tools like notes and favorites and a built-in calculator.

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Trusted guidance, right when you need it

Accessible clinical expertise

No more second-guessing—get trusted, specialist-backed diagnostic and treatment insights to guide even your toughest cases.

Flexible, patient-centered care

Make confident patient care decisions with a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment options to fit each patient’s needs—and each client’s circumstances.

Everything you need, all in one place

Drug information, differentials, diagnostic and treatment guidance, client handouts—quick, reliable support without the endless searching.

Clear, ready-to-share client handouts

Help pet owners understand conditions, medications, and treatment plans, so they leave informed and confident.

Why Standards™?

Standards™ makes work easier for busy veterinary teams by providing the clinically relevant insights and tools you need from diagnosis to discharge—all on one searchable, easy-to-use platform.

Easy to use

No-nonsense navigation helps you find what you're looking for in seconds

Accessible anywhere

Search the entire database from any internet-connected device.

Clinically relevant

Actionable, real-world insights help you make confident decisions at the point of care.

Searchable

Navigate quickly to the information you need with fast, site-wide search and convenient filters.

Continually updated

Stay current with continual updates from the experts.

Peer reviewed

Rely on rigorously researched content that undergoes continual reviews to ensure accuracy and practicality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Standards™ and Plumb's?

Think of Standards of Care™ as Plumb’s, but for all your diagnostic and treatment questions. It takes the trusted drug reference you rely on and adds diagnostic and treatment guidance from specialists for a wide range of conditions and clinical signs—helping you make patient care decisions with confidence. Whether you’re deciding which diagnostic test to prioritize, tailoring a treatment plan, or balancing patient needs with client circumstances, Standards of Care gives you expert-backed, real-world guidance in one place—Plumb's included.

Are discounts available for students?

Yes! If you’re enrolled in an accredited veterinary program, you qualify for the discounted student subscription, which gives you full access to Standards™ for just $19.95/year while you're in school.

Can I get Standards™ for my whole team?

Of course! Standards™ is available for teams of any size. Each user gets their own account and sign-in details, and administrators can easily add and remove users as needed. If you need access for multiple locations or more than 30 users, get in touch with us to create a custom plan.

How often is the content in Standards™ updated?

We release new and updated content continuously, as soon as it’s verified by our team of specialists and practicing veterinarians. New and updated tags make it easy to see what's been added. You’ll never have to wonder whether you’re working with the latest clinical guidance—Standards™ keeps you current.

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