State of Pet Health 2018 Report
Spotlight on Skin Allergies
This year our research focused on the prevalence of various allergic conditions in pets in the United States.
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All statistics calculated by Banfield’s Research Team based on the more 2.5 million dogs and 518,000 cats seen at Banfield Hospitals in 2017.
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What Our State of Pet Health Report Covers
Our BARK is Amazing
Banfield Applied Research and Knowledge – or BARK – is our research team. We analyze data gathered from the millions of pets we see to disseminate new knowledge. Our goal: For veterinary professionals to have the knowledge to practice the most up-to-date, evidence-based medicine, and to provide every pet owner with the information they need to take the best possible care of their pets.
BANFIELD RESEARCH
Research Driving Better Pet Health
As part of our commitment to advancing pet health care, we created a patented pet medical records software, PetWare®. This system collects data from every pet cared for in our hospitals. Banfield's research team aggregates and analyzes data and shares findings, so everyone can stay on top of pet health care trends and needs.
PetWare Data
We expanded PetWare® with record-sharing capabilities and proprietary technology in 1994, and received patents in 2000.
Analysis
Banfield's research team gathers and analyzes data year-round to monitor trends in pet health and disease.
Reporting & Publishing
After analyzing the data, we publish our findings in professional journals and reports like State of Pet Health.
STATE OF PET HEALTH REPORT
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All statistics calculated by Banfield’s Research Team based on the more 2.5 million dogs and 518,000 cats seen at Banfield Hospitals in 2017.