Cost of specialty and emergency vet care 'extreme' concern among pet parents, research findsNovember 5, 2024Seventy-two percent of pet parents responded they are as ‘extremely’ concerned about the financial implications of their pet’s specialty care as they are with the potential outcome.
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Job satisfaction high in ER and specialty veterinary care, survey showsOctober 2, 2024In a recent industry report, insights from 545 emergency and specialty veterinary professionals reflect positive shifts in morale and teamwork across the sector.
Pet blood bank calls for donations to aid emergency and specialty veterinary careJanuary 4, 2024BluePearl is encouraging donations from pets to help alleviate the shortage of available blood products nationwide in time for Blood Donor Month
Kentucky flooding relief efforts supported via industry grantsAugust 18, 2022Humans and pets impacted by flooding in Kentucky have received more than $60,000 in emergency funding, thanks to the support of several animal health groups.
Petplan releases Pet Insurance 101 guideJune 14, 2018Petplan pet insurance data shows that one in three pets will need emergency veterinary care each year, and with average costs in the thousands of dollars (see "Petplan's top 10 most common claims and costs" below), pet insurance can be more beneficial than a savings account, which may not have enough money to cover the most common ailments. Some pet owners may be aware of pet insurance, but they may not understand how it …
Dog defies death three times after treatment at UF Small Animal HospitalMarch 21, 2018Rupert, a young dachshund run over by a golf cart in Ocala, Fla., last month, is now living a charmed life after being resuscitated three times by University of Florida (UF) veterinarians. Rupert was discharged Feb. 27 from UF's Small Animal Hospital after being treated for eight days in the hospital's intensive care unit. His owner, Jamie McAllister, couldn't be happier. "To say Rupert is a miracle is an understatement," McAllister said. …
