Monthly Archives: May 2009

Take Care When Using Chemicals

Posted on by Lynne Hudlow

Try as we might to avoid chemicals, they are a part of our lives. They’re frequently used for routine household cleaning or to rid your home of pests such as ants, mice or fleas. Accidents can occur with these chemicals … Continue reading

What Makes a Dog

Posted on by lisa rogers

I am not one of our regular bloggers. Nor am I a Pet healthcare expert. I have, however, worked at Banfield for over nine years and, like all of my colleagues here, am a Pet lover. I decided to write … Continue reading

Spiders, Ants and Bees – OH MY!

Posted on by Lynne Hudlow

I heard on a talk radio show yesterday a very animated conversation about how people react to spiders— they’re pretty much afraid of them. The discussion revolved around how frightening it could be if a spider were to appear in … Continue reading

From the Doctors Files: Heartworm Disease

Posted on by shawn m finch dvm

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