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About shawn m finch dvm

Shawn Finch, DVM, graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Finch joined Banfield in 2004. She and her husband, Russ, have two children, Amanda and Abigail. They have three dogs, a cat, a guinea pig and a gerbil.

Emergency Preparedness and Pets

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Here in Nebraska, tornadoes are common in the spring.  This year, we are also struggling through an awful flooding season.  Other areas of the country (and world) have been hard hit recently with these and other emergencies, including hurricanes, earthquakes … Continue reading

From the Doctors Files: Heartworm Disease

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Heartworm Disease: It Hurts. It kills. It is costly and traumatic to treat. Banfield, The Pet Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska Many vets, as well as the American Heartworm Society (www.heartwormsociety.org), are recommending heartworm prevention year-round for all dogs, no matter what … Continue reading