Author Archives: Elizabeth Lund, DVM, MPH, PhD

About Elizabeth Lund, DVM, MPH, PhD

Elizabeth Lund, DVM, MPH, PhD, joined Banfield in 2006 as senior director of research. As an epidemiologist, Dr. Lund’s experience has included research in academia, industry and public health. Dr. Lund and her husband, Jim, have four children and four Pets.

Veterinary Medicine Needs a Dr. Oz

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With the arrival of the New Year, come resolutions and renewed commitments to health and fitness.  How many of us have made resolutions to “get in shape” and “eat healthy” in 2012? These behavior modifications are exactly what preventive health … Continue reading

Pet Nutrition and Lifestyle: Are We Sharing Too Much of a Good Thing?

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With the publication of the first Banfield State of Pet Health report this spring, we’ve been thinking about the results and what they mean for pets and disease prevention – now and in the future.  One of the most compelling … Continue reading

Pets of All Ages Deserve Access to Quality Preventive Care

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Last month, Tiger, our male neutered domestic shorthair cat, was scheduled for an annual dental cleaning as part of his Banfield wellness plan. As usual, we withheld food after 8 pm the night before and we rounded him up early … Continue reading

The Veterinary Oath and Electronic Medical Records: What’s the connection?

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As a veterinarian, what would stop you from adopting an innovation that would help you to more successfully fulfill your professional oath; i.e., increase your ability to practice quality medicine, advance knowledge for the veterinary profession and protect animal health? … Continue reading

What Does One Health Mean to You?

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As a veterinarian, you recognize your role in keeping Pets healthy. But, do you recognize the role that you play in the promoting the health of the human members of the family as well? Veterinarians possess knowledge and understanding about … Continue reading

Putting Knowledge into Practice

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Do veterinarians practice evidence-based veterinary medicine? In the human medical profession, evidence-based medicine (EBM) has become established and clinicians have accessible EBM tools to support clinical decision-making. What exactly does EBM mean to a practitioner? EBM is the conscientious and … Continue reading