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How to use Plumb’s: Your quick start guide
How to use Plumb’s: Your quick start guide
Updated over 4 months ago

Welcome to Plumb’s, your trusted partner in veterinary patient care. Plumb’s transforms the way you work up cases, prescribe medications, and educate pet owners by connecting you to accurate, continually updated information from experts in veterinary medicine.

To get started, sign in at app.plumbs.com, download the app for your Apple and Android devices, and check out the guide below for a quick tour.

Toolbar

From the toolbar, you can start a search, access features like diagnostic and treatment monographs and the interaction checker, view and edit your notes, access favorites, convert and calculate dosages, and share client handouts.

This toolbar stays with you so you can easily jump between features or start a new search.

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💡Tip

Don’t see the toolbar? On smaller screens, it automatically collapses to give you more room. To expand, click on the three lines in the top left corner of your screen. See the example below.

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1. Search

Search is the fastest way to find what you’re looking for in Plumb’s. Type a drug name (generic or trade) into the search bar. If you’re subscribed to Plumb’s Pro, search by disease or clinical sign to find practical guidance for diagnosis and treatment.

Results will automatically appear once you enter 3 or more characters. Once results appear, you can filter by content type (eg, Drugs, Handouts, Dx & Tx) or keep typing to narrow your results.

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2. Features

You’ll find all your Plumb’s features on the toolbar. If you’re in the mobile app, tap Features at the bottom of your screen.

Note: Features exclusive to Plumb’s Pro are noted below. Upgrade at any time to access.

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Dx & Tx

Get practical, expert guidance for diagnosis and treatment.

Drugs

Find continually updated prescribing support on 800+ drugs.

Interaction Checker
Check for potential drug-to-drug interactions.

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Algorithms

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

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Clinical Handouts

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

Drug Handouts

Counsel pet owners about their pet’s medications.

3. Tools

The Tools section is where you’ll find client handouts you’ve selected for sharing, your notes, and the conversion calculator.

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4. Favorites

Do you find yourself referencing the same monographs, algorithms, and handouts frequently? Skip the search. Click the blue star iconto add something to your favorites list. Click All Favorites to sort your favorites by content type (eg, Drugs, Drug Handouts).

As long as you have your login details, you can access your favorites from any internet-connected device, whether you sign in on a browser like Google Chrome or from the mobile app.

Account

Your Account menu is your personal hub for managing your account details and accessing support resources.

To access, click on the Account iconin the top right corner of your browser screen.

Using the mobile app? Click on the three-line menu in the top left corner of your screen.

Profile

Manage your personal information, like email address, name, mailing address, and occupation details.

Subscription Details

From here, you can review and update your billing information and view your account status, renewal date, and invoices. You can also upgrade your subscription and add new users from your Subscription Details page.

💡Tip

Don’t see Subscription Details in your Profile menu? You’re most likely part of a group plan. If you have questions about billing, reach out to your practice manager or group administrator.

Help Center

Get comprehensive support for using Plumb’s, from how-to guides and tutorials to videos and frequently asked questions.

Support

Need to talk to a person? Click Support and fill out the form to send us a message. We’re always happy to help.

Get Help

Access all of our help and learning resources by clicking the question mark icon in the top right of your home page and selecting Help Center from the drop-down menu. If you’re using the mobile app, tap the three-line menu in the top left corner of your screen and select Help Center.

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