This month, the BARK team finished a research evidence campaign on Pet overweight/obesity (see previous blog postings from June 22 and July 27). What we discovered in our analyses and literature searches probably won’t surprise you; however, the findings just … Continue reading
Summer is more than half over, and back-to-school time signals the beginning of a busy rush of clients in your veterinary practice. As a veterinary professional, you may begin feeling squeezed, again, with too much to do and not enough … Continue reading
Are gender-communication differences contributing to the gender-pay gap? In the June 2008 Veterinary Economics article “Are Women Tough Enough?” Jan Miller explores the role of communication style differences in the revenue discrepancy between male and female veterinarians. As a woman … Continue reading
The BARK team has been sweating away (it was a 100 degrees in Portland, OR!) on the latest research studies for the Overweight/Obesity Evidence Campaign. We’ve been looking into factors that are associated with dogs and cats being overweight or … Continue reading
I always say that we spend our lives looking for people just like us so we can talk about how everyone else is crazy. “Can you believe he said that?!” “What was she thinking?!” “Who does that?!” Well, apparently there … Continue reading
Let’s face it, bringing a Pet to the vet clinic is not always an easy task. Managing an excited Pet in the exam room can be far more daunting. Then, hearing that the Pet is sick and listening to the … Continue reading
Veterinary technology positions may be the closest things to a recession-proof career in the current economic climate with all the data recently coming from the veterinary industry. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the veterinary technology profession is … Continue reading
I remember my first day as a Banfield veterinarian well, and frankly, I was terrified! It was my first day as a vet. I walked into the hospital all the while thinking that veterinary school had prepared me for everything … Continue reading
As more evidence is generated on the topic of Pet overweight/obesity, there is now little debate that this is a major health issue for our Pets in the US – the latest research is revealing alarming statistics. In fact, the prevalence … Continue reading
Please be aware that The Procter & Gamble Company is recalling specific lots of Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten foods. The recall affects all varieties of the 3 oz. and 5.5 oz cans of this product with expiration … Continue reading