Pet health population statistics—also known as descriptive epidemiology—are powerful tools for the veterinary profession and help us keep our finger on the pulse of pet health. Banfield released the State of Pet Health 2013 Report in May, and it was … Continue reading
Summer’s on the way, and that means that the height of the tick season will soon be upon us. As many of our clients head outdoors with their pets, it’s our job, as healthcare professionals, to make sure our clients … Continue reading
How many of your clients have ever asked whether they should keep expired medications just in case? “What if Sparky needs a Rimadyl® and it’s Saturday at 2 a.m.?” Mrs. Jones asks. Really, what’s the harm in giving Sparky one … Continue reading
A special interview with Dr. Chika Okafor on how his post-doctorial research contributions will benefit the veterinary profession. Committed to advancing the profession with new knowledge and insights on canine and feline health, researchers at Banfield Pet Hospital® conduct epidemiological … Continue reading
I recently spent Christmas back in Australia, and it was a completely different experience from the snowy Chicago Christmases that I have become accustomed to. First, there’s the stifling desert heat that comes with summer (yes, it is summer in … Continue reading
In January, I traveled to the Waltham Center for Pet Nutrition in Leicestershire, England, to work with fellow associates and plan collaborative research projects for 2013. Banfield and Waltham are both part of Mars Inc., under the Petcare segment. Waltham … Continue reading
As healthcare professionals, the more we know about the differences between neonates and adult patients, the better we can deliver successful medical care. Puppies and kittens have very unique needs and differ from mature pets in their size, physiology, nutritional … Continue reading
When I think about the challenges I sometimes face in getting my clients, my team, and sometimes even my boss to understand what I need them to, I am tempted to re-title this post—“How do I get this through their … Continue reading
I enjoy writing. Currently I contribute to two professional blogs with Banfield, maintain two personal blogs, and ghost-write for my wife’s blog. Totaling them up, I write somewhere around 15-20 blog entries every month and have kept that pace for close … Continue reading
In July of last year, my wife and I were thrilled to welcome our first child into the family. Although our daughter is only 6 months old, it’s already been an amazing journey filled with laughter, joy and countless happy … Continue reading