Trotting into the new year with BluePearl
That feeling when you know you have the leading experts in emergency and specialty pet care within paws' reach. We hope you're trotting into a happy and healthy new year, too!
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BluePearl | 2023 Year in Review
As the calendar will soon turn to 2024, we look back on this year and all of the pets our team has helped at our pet hospitals, BluePearl Pet Hospice and through our BluePearl Pet Blood Bank. Thank you for entrusting us with your pet's care, and thank you to our Associates, whose compassionate care is helping to create A Better World for Pets.
Make sure to tune in for another amazing year! 🎉
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A message of thanks to our heroes at BluePearl
Our Associates show us every day that strong caregivers make compassionate heroes. And a few of our clients are sharing a special thank you this holiday season to the heroes in our hospitals who have cared for their pets when they needed it most.
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The difference between palliative care and pet hospice care
The terms palliative care and hospice care are often used interchangeably. However, there is a distinct difference.
Palliative care for pets is appropriate for any age, or any stage of disease, and it complements cure-directed care. Hospice care for pets, in contrast, is the continuation of palliative care when cure-directed care is no longer possible. At BluePearl Pet Hospice, we offer both, optimizing the highest level of comfort and quality of life for pets no matter where on the care continuum they fall.
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What is BluePearl Pet Hospice?
You may have heard of hospice care for people, but did you know that hospice care is available for pets, too?
Pet hospice care provides the framework to ensure that pets with life-limiting disease achieve the highest level of comfort and quality of life. Julia Spade, DVM, cVMA, CHPV, explains how BluePearl Pet Hospice is helping pets and their families.
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BluePearl's CMO discusses antimicrobial stewardship
At BluePearl, we recognize the critical need for responsible antibiotic usage to safeguard the well-being of animals, humans and our planet. As we begin World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), let's take a look at what antimicrobial resistance is and how it affects human and veterinary medicine.
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Understanding the difference between chemotherapy and radiation therapy
Veterinary oncologists recommend many of the same types of cancer treatments for pets that are available in human medicine, such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Sometimes, a treatment plan includes a combination of these methods.
Christine Swanson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), Medical Director (Oncology) at our Grand Rapids, MI, hospital, breaks down the difference between chemotherapy and radiation therapy and what factors determine the recommended treatment plan for pets.
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Meet Dr. Christine Swanson, a BluePearl Veterinary Oncologist
A cancer diagnosis for your pet can be frightening. But veterinary specialists who treat cancer in pets – they’re called oncologists, just like in human medicine – want you to know there are more treatment options available now than in times past.
Listen in as Christine Swanson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), Medical Director (Oncology) at our Grand Rapids, MI, hospital, explains her role in supporting pet owners through the treatment process and provides a glimpse at some of the cancer treatment options available.
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How do BluePearl Oncologists determine the best treatment approach for a pet with cancer?
Oncology specialists work together with a pet’s owner and primary care veterinarian to create a customized treatment plan for each patient. The goal is always to improve quality of life while minimizing unpleasant side effects.
Listen in as Christine Mullin, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), at our Malvern, PA, hospital explains how veterinary oncologists at BluePearl determine the best treatment approach for a pet with cancer.
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Meet Dr. Christine Mullin, a BluePearl Veterinary Oncologist
Our hospitals have a wide variety of experts under one roof, which provides opportunities for collaboration and leads to the most comprehensive care for your pet.
Christine Mullin, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), at our Malvern, PA, hospital explains how our veterinary oncologists collaborate with other specialists in our hospitals to provide the best possible care to pets when they need it most.
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Stella's BluePearl Story - Part Two
Yesterday, you met Stella, a sweet pup who was paralyzed from the neck down when a herniated disc was pushing on her spinal cord, necessitating surgery at our Tampa, FL, hospital.
The specialty care provided by Michael Kimura, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), and our neurology team supported Stella through her surgery and recovery at our Tampa hospital, and her dedicated owners continued her care at home. Watch to find out how Stella is doing today.
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Stella's BluePearl Story - Part One
When Alexandra woke up one morning and found her sweet pup, Stella, paralyzed from the neck down, she rushed her to our Tampa, FL, hospital. It turned out that Stella had a herniated disc that was pushing on her spinal cord, and she needed immediate surgery with Michael Kimura, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), and our neurology team.
Tune in tomorrow to learn about how Stella, her owners and our Tampa hospital team worked together to get Stella's groove back.
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Vet Techs Share Their 'BluePearls of Wisdom'
Throughout the week, you’ve met some of our amazing veterinary technicians at BluePearl. Though each of their journeys in veterinary medicine looks different, their dedication to providing exceptional care to pets and elevating veterinary medicine is a wonderful trait that they all share.
As National Veterinary Technician Week comes to an end, these remarkable Associates are sharing some ‘BluePearls of Wisdom’ for the next generation of veterinary technicians.
But regardless of your profession, these helpful reminders can apply to each of us, so listen in and share these ‘BluePearls of Wisdom’ with someone you know.
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A Message of Gratitude During Veterinary Technician Week
At BluePearl, we care for pets when they need it most. And it takes a team of strong caregivers who are compassionate heroes to provide that care and make a difference every day.
Listen in as BluePearl President, Nicholas Nelson, DVM, MBA, and our Chief Medical Officer, Jimmy Barr, DVM, DACVECC, describe how our Associates support each other through their shared passion, knowledge and talents to deliver world class care to pets.
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BluePearl Vet Tech Shares 'BluePearls of Wisdom'
At BluePearl, our Associates can build careers that energize them and celebrate their passion. Countless pathways are available for our Associates to take, such as the veterinary relations representative role that Amy Zimmerman, BS, CVT, shines in.
Listen in as Amy shares her ‘BluePearls of Wisdom’ from nearly 20 years of experience as a veterinary technician.
Then, tune in tomorrow to hear a few more ‘BluePearls of Wisdom’ from of our amazing veterinary technicians we’ve introduced you to throughout the week.
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The Unexpected Journey from Actor to Veterinary Technician Specialist
Sometimes, you find your passion and purpose in unexpected places.
Listen in as Andrea Lancaster, LVT, VTS (SAIM), reveals what led her from acting in an outdoor drama to her lead role as a caregiver and hero at our Louisville, KY, hospital.
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Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week at BluePearl
We provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge and talents.
Shelby Hornback, CVT, Market Training Coordinator at our Jacksonville, FL, hospital, is sharing how her passion, knowledge and talents guided her journey from college to general practice to emergency and critical care.
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A BluePearl VTS' incredible journey in veterinary medicine
Our Associates inspire us every day. And this week, during National Veterinary Technician Week, we want to honor our veterinary technicians by sharing not only what makes them outstanding, but also how their journeys demonstrate an unwavering dedication to pet care.
Donna Sisak, CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), began her career in veterinary medicine in the 1980s, and through her perseverance, she is well on her way to achieving her goal of 50 years in the profession.
Listen in as Donna tells the story of her journey to become a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) at our Kirkland, WA, hospital.
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Mars Net Zero Roadmap
Our commitment stretches beyond the wellness of your pets. In support of the Mars, Incorporated Net Zero Roadmap, we're gradually transitioning to renewable electricity sources in our veterinary clinics. Our aim? Delivering top-tier care for your pets, while thinking about our impact on climate.
Watch our steadfast journey towards a net zero future by 2050 at www.mars.com/netzero2050.
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Mars Net Zero Roadmap 2050
Climate action can’t wait. We are dedicated to taking climate action in support of The Mars, Incorporated Net Zero Roadmap.
One of ways we’re doing this is sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2025 across our US, UK, and European businesses. Thanks to a purchase-power agreement with a wind farm, we’re generating enough renewable electricity in one minute to power 36 veterinary visits. What’s more, we’re able to reduce CO2 by 11 pounds with each appointment.
Learn more at https://www.mars.com/sustainability-plan/healthy-planet/net-zero-2050.
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How a BluePearl Doctor Helped Solve a Medical Anomaly
Medical excellence is the underlying pulse of BluePearl; it is the tireless devotion to providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based care to pets.
It is demonstrated time and again in stories of our hospital teams who care for pets when they need it most, like this story about how Tracey Rossi, DVM, DACVIM, at our Irvine, CA, hospital helped solve a medical anomaly that ended up saving a treasured pet’s life.
Read about how Dr. Rossi impacted the study and treatment of cryptococcosis in cats at https://careers.bluepearlvet.com/blog/clinicians/gratitude-for-a-bluepearl-veterinarian-who-went-above-beyond/.
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Even while recovering from surgery on his leg at our Phoenix, AZ, hospital, Watson can't contain his excitement to see his owner.
We can't get enough of the reunions between our #BluePearlPets and their favorite humans.
(Video Credit: @watsonthegoldieboy; @sammieerinking)
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Throughout the month, we've shared tips on how to keep your pet safe from potential poisons that can be found around your home.
Remember that pet poisons and hazards can accompany your walks outside of the home, too.
Watch to learn what pet poisons to look out for as you take a walk with your pup. If your pet ingests any harmful toxins while on a walk, seek immediate veterinary care. And if you know that they ate something potentially harmful like mushrooms, bring a sample of the substance with you to your veterinarian.
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Many pets end up in the ER because of something they ate. And what they eat may surprise you.
In our 2021 Pet Health Trends Report, we revealed the top three pet toxicities that brought pets to our emergency rooms in 2021.
Watch to learn about the top three pet toxicities, and view our full 2021 Pet Health Trends Report at https://bluepearlvet.com/pet-health-trends/.
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It's happiness overload when your pet spots you after a visit to the hospital.
Milo simply couldn't contain his wiggles once he spotted his owner. 🐾
(Video Credit: @milo_the_aussie_dood)
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