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Mars Ambassadors Find Inspiration Providing Service in Mexico

When Banfield veterinarians Dr. Maria Ramirez Gorton and Dr. Isaac Bott traveled to Mexico for nearly two weeks in October as part of the Mars Ambassador Program (MAP), they hoped to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. What they didn’t know is that the trip would be a life-changing experience for them as well.

Popular Pet Health Articles

  • A Weight Management Treatment Plan for Your Pet

     

    A Weight Management Treatment Plan for Your Pet

    Obesity is a common disorder of companion animals. Senior adult dogs and cats (10+ years) are more at risk for being overweight than pets of other age groups.

     

  • Signs That Your Cat May Be Hiding Illness

     

    Signs That Your Cat May Be Hiding Illness

    Cats are known for hiding illness, weakness or pain—especially chronic conditions like dental, kidney and even heart disease. This goes back to their existence in the wild when trying to avoid attracting the attention of would-be predators.

     

  • Pet First Aid Kits

     

    Pet First Aid Kits

    Do you have a first aid kit for your pet? Taking the motto from the Boy Scouts, it’s best to “be prepared.”

     

  • Tips for Puppy-Proofing Your Home

     

    Tips for Puppy-Proofing Your Home

    There are plenty of hazards in your living environment that can harm your puppy. In this article, we discuss tips for puppy-proofing your home.

     

  • Chocolate Really Can Kill Your Dog

     

    Chocolate Really Can Kill Your Dog

    If ingested, chocolate is actually toxic to your dog. Let’s talk about why, which types of chocolate are dangerous, signs of chocolate toxicity and treatment options.

     

Recent Blog Posts

  • Banfield’s State of Pet Health 2013 Report: The Power of Population Data

     

    Banfield’s State of Pet Health 2013 Report: The Power of Population Data

    Pet health population statistics—also known as descriptive epidemiology—are powerful tools for the veterinary profession and help us keep our finger on the pulse of pet health. Banfield released the State of Pet Health 2013 Report in May, and it was … Continue reading →

     

  • Summer 2013 Banfield Journal: Lyme Disease

     

    Summer 2013 Banfield Journal: Lyme Disease

    Summer’s on the way, and that means that the height of the tick season will soon be upon us. As many of our clients head outdoors with their pets, it’s our job, as healthcare professionals, to make sure our clients … Continue reading →

     

  • Expired Pet Medications: To Use or Not to Use?

     

    Expired Pet Medications: To Use or Not to Use?

    How many of your clients have ever asked whether they should keep expired medications just in case? “What if Sparky needs a Rimadyl® and it’s Saturday at 2 a.m.?” Mrs. Jones asks. Really, what’s the harm in giving Sparky one … Continue reading →

     

  • Banfield Applied Research & Knowledge (BARK): Exclusive Research Scoops

     

    Banfield Applied Research & Knowledge (BARK): Exclusive Research Scoops

    A special interview with Dr. Chika Okafor on how his post-doctorial research contributions will benefit the veterinary profession. Committed to advancing the profession with new knowledge and insights on canine and feline health, researchers at Banfield Pet Hospital® conduct epidemiological … Continue reading →

     

  • Helping Exotic Pets Feel “At Home”

     

    Helping Exotic Pets Feel “At Home”

    I recently spent Christmas back in Australia, and it was a completely different experience from the snowy Chicago Christmases that I have become accustomed to. First, there’s the stifling desert heat that comes with summer (yes, it is summer in … Continue reading →

     

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