In the News
Avoid Chicken Jerky Treats From China
WFLA-TV (an NBC affiliate) in Florida gives this report of one pet owner’s experience with chicken jerky treats made in China. Dr. Erick Mears, a board-certified veterinary internist at our Tampa hospital, discusses the problem of chicken jerky treats. View online.
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Service Dog Gets Surgery Thanks to Donor Support
Our hospital in Minnesota helped Chuck, the service dog, get a much-needed surgery. Read online.
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Seized Shih Tzus Suffer Extensive Eye Disease
Dr. Cassandra Bliss, a doctor in our ophthalmology service in Michigan, examined six Shih Tzus that had been part of the 350 dogs seized from a home in western Michigan. Unfortunately, even though the dogs were young they had extensive eye disease. View the story online.
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Spring Concerns for Pets Answered
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Dr. Sonja Olson, emergency veterinarian at our Tampa hospital, talks about seasonal concerns with Fox News including exercising with pets in warm weather and spring allergies. View online.
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Salmonella scare leads to pet food recall of Diamond Pet Foods brand
Pet Food Recall
WFLA (NBC affiliate in Tampa, FL.): A major pet food manufacturer has announced they are recalling one of their brands due to potential salmonella contamination…Pet owners are being advised by BluePearl Veterinary Partners to keep a close eye on their dogs if they have been given any of the affected products. View story [...]
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Allergies: How Pollen is Affecting Your Pet
Allergy story
Springtime brings flowers and warmth. But along with all the benefits of the season come the dreaded symptoms of allergies. Eyes water, noses run and a layer of yellow pollen seems to coat everything in sight. And it turns out even pets are affected. BluePearl Veterinary Dermatologist Heather Peikes talked to ABC [...]
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3rd Grader Raises Money for Cancer Research
Girl Raises Funds for Frankie's Friends
When Paityn Flood’s dog died of cancer, she knew she wanted to do something to help find a cure. So, she took to collecting donations for Frankie’s Friends – a non-profit organization that funds cancer research and provides funds to help financially challenged families get treatment for their sick pets. Click [...]
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Once-Lost K9 Recovers After Surgery
Dr. Forsee and Ty's Surgery
Overland Park, KS — BluePearl Veterinary Partners surgeon Kara Forsee, DVM, successfully repaired resuce dog Ty’s torn ligament. After a refresher course and therapy, Ty is expected to return to full duty with the North Kansas City Police Department before the end of February. Watch the news clip.
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BluePearl Specialists Save Beloved Service Dog’s Leg
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BluePearl Veterinary Partners husband and wife team Miryam Reems, DVM, DACVECC, and Michael Reems, DVM, MS, DACVS, worked together to save the nearly severed leg of a beloved service dog named Tush. Click here to watch the clip from CBS 10 news. Click here to watch the clip from NBC [...]
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Tech Entrepreneur Aids Hillsborough County Animals
Darryl Shaw, chief executive officer of BluePearl Veterinary Partners, was recently interviewed for the Tampa Tribune about Philanthropist Bob Reina’s ongoing generosity in the animal community. Click here to read the full article.
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