Western New York pet owners are tapping into new technology to understand their pets’ health and prevent diseases 

Blue Cross Animal Hospital is showcasing a new way to help pets.

On a daily basis, pet owners visiting BCAH are discovering a whole new way to understand their pets’ medical conditions and risks. They’re seeing an animation of how dental tartar can build up on their pet’s teeth and cause serious health problems. They’re watching a step-by-step home care video on how to prevent parasitic diseases or trim a cat’s nails. And they’re learning about the many causes of their dogs’ itchy skin problems, which explain why sometimes there’s no “quick fix.” This is all happening as a result of the practice’s new Pet Health Network touch-screen and Web site system.  
With this new technology, pet owners can see what their pets need for care, hear it from the practice team and e-mail the information home. The animations and health messages from Pet Health Network's touch screens teach clients of all ages the benefits of pet care right in the exam room. Information can be e-mailed home for the family to review later, ensuring that the pet’s follow up care is correct. 
Blue Cross is one of the first practices in the country offering pet owners this multi-media method of learning.