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Banfield’s State of Pet Health 2013 Report: The Power of Population Data

Posted on by Elizabeth Lund, DVM, MPH, PhD

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 2013 Banfield Journal: Lyme Disease

Posted on by Nina Silberstein

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

Expired Pet Medications: To Use or Not to Use?

Posted on by Nina Silberstein

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

Banfield Applied Research & Knowledge (BARK): Exclusive Research Scoops

Posted on by Ashlee Addleman, MPH

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

Helping Exotic Pets Feel “At Home”

Posted on by Shangzhe Xie, DVM

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

From Laboratories to Labradors: We are Uniquely Positioned for Evidence-based Pet Care

Posted on by Elizabeth Lund, DVM, MPH, PhD

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

Spring 2013 Banfield Journal: Pediatric Medicine

Posted on by Nina Silberstein

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

How do I Help Them Understand?

Posted on by Ari Zabell, DVM

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

Writing Up Your Case Studies

Posted on by Christopher Bern, DVM

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

Preparing Pet Owners for a New Arrival

Posted on by Nate Spofford

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

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