Recently, one of our longtime and dearest clients (Ms. W) was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The news has been very upsetting to all of us at the clinic, as we’re concerned not just for Ms. W, but also for her … Continue reading
Summer 2011: This summer was the second go-around with the Student Jobs Program. I stayed on throughout the year with my hospital and was able to work throughout school and improve even more on my clinical skills. However, this summer … Continue reading
Banfield Pet Hospital has the unprecedented ability to collect data from thousands of patients over several years. The recent report, “The State of Pet Health” was a publication of such data. Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, Chief Medical Officer of Banfield, was … Continue reading
The tragedy in Japan, with the leaks from the nuclear reactors, has a lot of people worried about how far the radiation will drift and how the drift might affect people and their pets in the United States. Especially on … Continue reading
Well here it is early August and we’ve just had four rattlesnake bites in the past week and a half! This is a little unusual for us as we usually see the majority of bites during the early part of … 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
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
It took a rat, a hairless rat to be precise, to teach me one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned while working in a veterinary hospital. The rat’s name was Newt and her owners loved her. I personally have … Continue reading