In this handout, you’ll find everything you need to get started with Plumb’s™.
Begin typing a drug or trade name in the search bar on any page. Results will automatically populate once you’ve entered enough characters.
Use the sorting tools to browse drug information and appendices. You can also browse by first letter.
Use the dropdown in the search bar to narrow your search to drug monographs or pet owner handouts.
Use the icons on each search tile for easy next steps. You can mark as a favorite or view a related pet owner handout . Plus, you can select , print , or email a pet owner handout.
Each Plumb’s™ drug monograph covers current dosages, indications, adverse effects, and more. Search by drug or trade name from any page. Browse the full library—including appendices—from the Drug Monographs page.
Use the table of contents on the left side of each drug monograph to navigate directly to the relevant section.
Each Plumb’s™ drug monograph is continually updated by our expert team of veterinarians and veterinary pharmacists. Watch for the New and Updated tags—blue text shows you what’s new.
Don’t miss practical information on treatment for overdoses and toxin exposure, abbreviations used in prescription writing, and more from the in-depth appendix, accessible via the Drug Monographs landing page.
Start typing a drug name and select a match from the drop-down list that appears. You can add as many drugs as needed to get veterinary-specific guidance on potential drug-to-drug interactions.
This tool currently includes more than 34,000+ interactions between frequently used drugs, with new interactions being continually added. To learn more about a classification, click on the blue information icon .
Because the Plumb’s™ drug interaction checker is built specifically for veterinary practice, results include recommendations that are actually relevant to dogs and cats.
Click on the blue calculator icon to convert between common units (like lb/kg, °C/°F, oz/g) and easily calculate doses from any device.
Calculating a dose? Once you have your weight conversion, click on the Calculator to enter the calculator mode with your converted result.
No more scribbled notes in your book’s margins. Easily add notes like reminders, preferred protocols, and more, and access them wherever you work, from any device.
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, click on the notes icon and type your note in the popup that appears.
All of your notes are saved on your home page—which you can access by clicking on the Plumb’s™ logo at the top of your screen—and under Notes in the app.
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, above your notes.
Search the full library of more than 550 grug handouts from the Drug Handouts tab. Sort alphabetically or type to search by a specific drug or trade name. Click on the drug name to view the handout. You can also find related drug handouts within the relevant drug monograph.
Whether you’re sharing one handout or several, you can email your selection directly from Plumb’s™—without revealing your email addess to the pet owner. Plus, you can use the BCC field to send a copy for your clinic records.
Click on the plus icon to select each handout. From there, you can print or email your selection.
Whether you’re printing or emailing, you can add special instructions for the pet owner. For example, you might include instructions for a follow-up exam or note that blood work is needed before a refill can be processed.
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.