Welcome to Plumb’s Pro

In this handout, you’ll find everything you need to get started with Plumb’s Pro. Click on any of the items to jump to that section.

  • Search
    • Use the convenient search
  • Drug Information
    • Navigate drug monographs
    • Use the drug interaction checker
  • Diagnostic & Treatment Information
    • Find Dx & Tx monographs
    • Access the algorithm library
  • Pet Owner Education
    • Print and email pet owner handouts
  • Quick Tools
    • Save your notes
    • Mark favorites for easy access
    • Use the conversion calculator
  • Support
    • Get support in the Help Center
Search

Find everything in one place

Type your query in the search bar. Results will automatically populate once you’ve entered 3 or more characters. Continue typing to narrow your results. [IT ACTUALLY SEARCHES AFTER A SINGLE TYPED CHARACTER]

Browse all content

Tap on Features in the bottom right corner of your screen to browse all drug monographs, clinical monographs (Dx & Tx), algorithms, appendices, and more.

See recently viewed

Our smart search remembers what you’ve viewed recently. Just tap on the search bar to get back to the information you looked at last.

Sort with labels

Color-coded labels help you tell the difference between a monograph and a handout.

Drug Monographs

Review current details on 800+ drugs

Each drug monograph covers current dosages, indications, adverse effects, and more. Search by drug or trade name, or visit the Features page to browse the full library of drugs.

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Jump to the details you need

Use the quick links to jump to dosages and dosage forms. You can also scroll through the monograph and tap to expand relevant sections.

Use shortcuts

Checking drug interactions? Tap on the interaction checker button at the top of the monograph. Need to calculate a dosage? Expand the dosage section and tap on Calculator in the bottom right to make your calculations without leaving the monograph.

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Drug Interaction Checker

Check for potential drug interactions

Start typing a drug name and select a match from the list that appears. You can add as many drugs as needed to get guidance on potential drug-to-drug interactions.

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Evaluate risk based on five classification levels

This tool currently includes more than 34,000 interactions between frequently used drugs, and we’re continually adding new interactions. To learn more about a classification, click on the JENNY TO UPDATE

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See all known interactions

Enter a drug name and tap Show all known interactions to browse the full list for that particular drug. To narrow your results, add specific drugs you’d like to compare.

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This tool is a beta version and is undergoing continual medical review and content updates. Results generated by the interaction checker represent one-to-one drug interactions only, and they are intended to supplement the knowledge and clinical judgment of veterinarians using this tool.

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Dx & Tx

Find diagnostic and treatment information

Each clinical monograph follows an easy-to-navigate format and provides clear, actionable guidance for every step of case workup. Search by disease or clinical sign (like glaucoma or hypertension) or visit the Features page to browse the full library.

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Jump to the answers you need

The predictable format includes convenient quick links to information on presentation, diagnosis, and treatment as well as consensus statements and pet owner handouts.

Stay current

Our clinical monographs are peer-reviewed and continually updated by an expert team of veterinarians. Watch for the New and Updated tags to keep up with what’s new.*

* JENNY TO UPDATE?? As of launch in 2021, all Dx & Tx are new and up to date, so you won’t see New and Updated tags until additional content is added or updates are needed.

Tackle clinical challenges

The Clinical Challenges section covers real-life advice for issues, challenges, and curious encounters you won’t find in your stack of reference books.

This tool is a beta version and is undergoing continual medical review and content updates. Results generated by the interaction checker represent one-to-one drug interactions only, and they are intended to supplement the knowledge and clinical judgment of veterinarians using this tool.

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Algorithms

Choose your next steps

Whether you’re starting with clinical signs or a specific diagnosis, algorithms can guide your decision-making and help you efficiently plot your path forward. Search by topic or keyword (like red eye or seizure) or tap on Features to browse the growing library.

Get quick answers

Stumped by a unique case? Review tests and differentials you haven’t considered and figure out what’s next.

Make confident choices

Rely on expert-written, peer-reviewed guidance from the pages of Clinician’s Brief, now in a searchable format for use at any step of your case.

Pet Owner Handouts

Help pet owners provide confident care

Make pet owner education easier with this growing library of practical, easy-to-understand handouts for pet owners. Search by condition or drug name or tap into the Features page to browse the whole collection.

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Filter by handout type

Tap on Browse All Handouts to toggle between drug handouts, which cover the medications you prescribe, and clinical handouts, which cover common (and not so common) diagnoses, procedures, and preventive care recommendations.

Email handouts directly to pet owners

Whether you’re sharing one handout or several, you can email your selection directly from Plumb’s—without revealing your email address to the pet owner. Use the BCC field to send a copy for your records.

Share multiple handouts

Click on the plus icon [add icon] to select each handout. From there, you can print [add icon] or email [add icon] your selection.

Add special instructions

On the sharing menus, you can easily add personalized instructions (eg, follow-up due next month, blood work needed before refills) to be included with the handouts you share.

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Notes

Add your notes

No more scribbled notes in your book’s margins. Easily add notes on reminders, preferred protocols, and more, and access them wherever you work, from any device.

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Pin notes wherever you need them

You can add general notes from your home page, pin a note to a monograph, or even create a section-specific note within a monograph. To add a note, tap on Add Note.

View and edit anywhere

All of your notes are also saved on the Notes page, which you can access via the navigation bar at the bottom of your screen.

This feature is not available for users on corporate accounts (most common in universities and large practice groups).

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Favorites

Personalize your quick reference list

Click on the star icon anywhere it appears to favorite the content you turn to most for even faster access from any device. You’ll find your favorites on your home page.

This feature is not available for users on corporate accounts (most common in universities and large practice groups).
Conversion Calculator

Confirm your mental math

The built-in conversion calculator makes it easy to convert between common units (like lbs/kg, °C/°F, oz/g) and easily calculate doses from any device.

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Calculate in a monograph

At the end of the Dosages section in each drug monograph, you’ll see the Calculator button. Tap to make calculations without leaving the monograph (or memorize your dose).

Easily toggle between modes

Calculating a dose? Once you have your weight conversion, click on Calculator to enter the calculator mode with your converted result.

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Help Center

Have questions?

Whether you’re looking for help using Plumb’s or managing your subscription, find answers in the Plumb’s Help Center. Search by keyword or phrase or submit a request if your query isn’t covered.

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