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
As a graduate student in veterinary epidemiology and teaching assistant at the Ontario Veterinary College, I often found that what I thought I knew, I really didn’t understand at all. This was never more evident than when I was asked … Continue reading
I have a confession to make. When in practice, I used to recommend dental prophylaxis for my clients’ pets but didn’t even consider it for my own. I educated clients about how periodontal disease can lead to heart disease later … Continue reading
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
This month, the BARK team finished a research campaign focusing on dental disease and feline periodontal disease in particular. As a cat owner, I looked forward to this evidence campaign, because my cat Jordan has had a fair share of dental … Continue reading
Banfield’s Applied Research and Knowledge (BARK) team recently conducted a survey that reveals pet owner perceptions regarding their pet’s health and lifestyle . This unique research opportunity, called the National Pet Health Study, utilized a Web-based survey that asked pet … Continue reading
For the past few months, the BARK team has been focusing on diseases associated with senior and geriatric pets. We all know about the changes that occur as our furry family members age, such as their movements becoming a little … Continue reading
Banfield Applied Research and Knowledge (BARK) information and evidence resources are now available online, making it easier than ever to stay up to date with BARK’s latest research findings! Our new website, located at www.banfield.net/BARK, provides access to valuable resources … Continue reading
As a veterinary community we are increasingly aware of the importance nutrition has in the overall health and wellbeing of Pets. However, we still see some of the adverse effects of excess nutrition with the ever increasing proportion of overweight … Continue reading
PetWare™, Banfield’s e-health record system, was recently upgraded to include a better way to objectively measure overweight/obesity in Pets! The new functionality in PetWare will allow our veterinarians to measure body condition of each Pet on a 1 to 5 … Continue reading