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
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
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
Banfield’s internal research team just completed their latest research effort, which revolved around parasites. We focused primarily on fleas and ticks, but also pulled data on the prevalence and distribution of other parasites as well. Most information confirmed what we … Continue reading
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
“Holiday Puppies” are a common present at Hanukah or Christmas. Shelters routinely brace for the surrender of these dogs a few months later. And while dogs are relinquished for a variety of reasons, one of the most preventable is “behavioral … Continue reading