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Research Uncovers Dog and Cat Lifespans Have Increased From 10 Years Ago, According to the Banfield Pet Hospital State of Pet Health 2013 Report PORTLAND, Ore., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Pet Hospital, the world's largest veterinary practice, released its State of Pet Health 2013 Report today, revealing that spaying and neutering dogs and cats, among other factors, may influence a pet's lifespan. The report, compiled by Banfield's internal research team, Banfield Applied...
UNION CITY, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Abaxis, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ABAX), a medical products company manufacturing point-of-care blood analysis systems, announced today that Clint Severson, chairman and chief executive officer , will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 Health Care Conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. PT. The conference will be held at the Encore at the Wynn in Las Vegas, NV. About AbaxisAbaxis develops, manufactures, markets and...
BEL AIR, Md., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), a nonprofit organization of leading veterinary parasitologists, predicts the threat of Lyme disease for dogs will be extremely high this year. The forecast, the only one of its kind for parasites, was developed in partnership with Clemson University statisticians also responsible for developing the model for severe weather forecasting. (Photo:...
AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As we recognize Heartworm Awareness Month each year in April, we should also remember that preventing heartworms in our pets requires a plan for year-round protection. The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), the state association for Texas veterinarians, wants to help remind pet owners that it only takes one mosquito to transmit life-threatening heartworms to your cat or dog. Because heartworm transmission is...
Flea and tick season is here - just in time, Bayer has announced the latest innovation in flea and tick control with the Seresto collar http://www.petcarerx.com/catalog/productdetails.aspx?pid=24302&k=seresto-flea-and-tick-collar-for-dogs-8-month-protection, which offers dog or cat owners the performance they expect from monthly topicals in an easy-to-use, convenient collar. The collar is also effective for eight months, meaning no more monthly applications of topical products is...
UNION CITY, Calif., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Abaxis, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ABAX), a medical products company manufacturing point-of-care blood analysis systems, announced today that Clint Severson, chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Sidoti & Company Seventeenth Annual Institutional Investor Forum on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 10:40 a.m. ET. The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City. About Abaxis Abaxis develops,...
VetSupplySource.com is urging pet owners to protect their pets from heartworms, fleas, ticks, and other common pet pests by using proper preventative treatments this spring. Wixom, Michigan (PRWEB) March 05, 2013 VetSupplySource.com is urging pet owners to protect their pets from heartworms, fleas, ticks, and other common pet pests by using proper preventative treatments this spring. If you live in an area that’s had mild winter weather, you may see flea and tick infestations earlier...
New National Survey Reveals Dog Owners Lack Knowledge of Canine Heart Disease, Which Can Be Treated Better if Caught Early ST. JOSEPH, Mo., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- March marks the first-ever Canine Heart Health Month being held to raise awareness of canine heart disease - one of the leading causes of death in dogs. A February 2013 national survey shows that only half of dog owners (49 percent) have ever discussed their dogs' heart health with a veterinarian, and more than half...
UNION CITY, Calif., Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Abaxis, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ABAX), a medical products company manufacturing point-of-care blood analysis systems, announced today that Clint Severson, chairman and chief executive officer , will present at the Raymond James 34(th) Annual Institutional Investor Conference on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The conference will be held at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando, Florida. About Abaxis Abaxis develops,...
UNION CITY, Calif., Feb. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Abaxis, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ABAX), a medical products company manufacturing point-of-care blood analysis systems, announced today that Don Wood, Chief Operations Officer, will participate in the Lazard Capital Markets 5(th) Annual Medical Technology Snowbird Conference. The event is being held from February 27 - March 1, 2013 at The Cliff Hotel, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort in Snowbird, Utah. The conference format consists of a full day...
