Valentine’s Day is full of treats and special surprises for all of our loved ones. Pet owners need to be aware, though, of how their holiday plans could impact some of the most important critters in their lives. Many common Valentine’s Day candies and confections are not so sweet for our four-legged loves. Do you know what Valentine’s Day Pet Dangers are lurking in your Whitman Sampler this year?

It might sound odd for the author of a blog on how best to use consumer technology in veterinary practices to be writing about employee satisfaction, but it really isn’t.  One of my favorite B-school professors said that the focus on information technology (IT) should be much more on information than technology.  Technology is a tool that people can use to be more productive and get better results….but people have to use it.  Which brings me to something another B-school professor said:  it’s all about the talent.

You brush your teeth, floss, and visit the dentist every 6 months for your cleaning and exam, right? ...Even if you don’t adhere to every dental health guideline, chances are you do your best to take care of your teeth.

I just read the 2015 Banfield State of Pet Health Report http://bit.ly/1UE1SZX and I cannot recommend it strongly enough to anybody who works in the veterinary profession.  The report “..focuses on the differences between how veterinarians and pet owners perceive preventive care and what that means for pet health.”  

Have you recently adopted a puppy? Does your adult dog struggle with negative behaviors such as barking at strangers or pulling on the leash? Or, maybe you have a generally well-behaved dog who could use a little tune-up in the training department?