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Dr. Lund Discusses the State of Pet Health Report with AVMA

Dr. Elizabeth Lund, senior director of Banfield's Applied Research and Knowledge (BARK) team, recently spoke to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) about the findings in this year's State of Pet Health Report. She highlights the most common pet health problems found in Banfield hospitals as well as how easily preventable these problems are.

Popular Pet Health Articles

  • I found an abandoned kitten. How can I feed and take care of it?

     

    I found an abandoned kitten. How can I feed and take care of it?

    That really depends on how old the kitten is and what state of health he or she is in. Consider a veterinary examination to help determine the kitten's age, exact care needs, or if any health problems exist.

     

  • Corneal Ulcer, Abrasion, and Laceration

     

    Corneal Ulcer, Abrasion, and Laceration

    The cornea is the clear surface of the eyeball (where a contact lens would be worn in humans). Like skin, this eye tissue can be damaged by scratches, scrapes or cuts.

     

  • Abrasion and Laceration

     

    Abrasion and Laceration

    An abrasion is a damaged or scraped area of skin. A laceration is a cut in the skin. These injuries can be mild and superficial or large and very deep with multiple areas involved. Whenever the protective outer layer of skin is damaged, bacteria can easily invade deeper tissues and cause infection.

     

  • The Benefits of Multiple Pets

     

    The Benefits of Multiple Pets

    Multiple pets in one home can enrich each others' lives as well as your own. Learn More.

     

  • When will my cat begin to have heat cycles and get pregnant?

     

    When will my cat begin to have heat cycles and get pregnant?

    Each cat is different but depending on factors including daylength, temperature and the presence of intact males it can be as early as 4 months.

     

Recent Blog Posts

  • Partnering with the Veterinary Business Management Association

     

    Partnering with the Veterinary Business Management Association

    Banfield is a proud and long-standing sponsor of the student Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA). The VBMA is a student-driven organization dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing business knowledge, creating networking opportunities, and empowering students to achieve their personal … Continue reading →

     

  • When Alzheimer’s Affects Your Clients/Patients/Practice

     

    When Alzheimer’s Affects Your Clients/Patients/Practice

    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 →

     

  • Veterinary Medicine Needs a Dr. Oz

     

    Veterinary Medicine Needs a Dr. Oz

    With the arrival of the New Year, come resolutions and renewed commitments to health and fitness.  How many of us have made resolutions to “get in shape” and “eat healthy” in 2012? These behavior modifications are exactly what preventive health … Continue reading →

     

  • Common Diagnoses for Geriatric Dogs

     

    Common Diagnoses for Geriatric Dogs

    In addition to my geriatric cat, Sami, which I talked about in my last blog, I have another old girl named Bailey.  Bailey is my 11-year-old Labrador-something that I acquired when I married her owner. Along with being a lumpy … Continue reading →

     

  • Compassionate Client Communication

     

    Compassionate Client Communication

    In regards to compassion fatigue, Our teams may become dispirited and increasingly cynical at work, make clinical errors, lose a respectful stance towards their clients and patients, and contribute to a toxic work environment. ~ Mathieu, 2007 When we have … Continue reading →

     

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