According to Pet Poison Helpline, Banfield’s partner in diagnosing and treating poison cases, nearly half the calls from this 24/7 animal poison hotline deal with Pets ingesting human medications. Even with a Pet owner’s best intention, accidents can still happen. … Continue reading
In April of 2005 I met Pumpkin, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu. He presented with the owner complaining of urinary accidents around the house. A complete workup revealed elevated blood sugar. After some questioning, the owner admitted that she often gave … Continue reading
A report from the American Veterinary Medical Association indicates that the human-Pet bond is largely undervalued. At Banfield, we know firsthand that simply cuddling or interacting with a Pet for a few minutes provides companionship, a calming effect and decreases … Continue reading
Bauzer, Our 4-year-old Boxer, contracted hemolitic anemia. We had just transfered from our traditional veterinarian to Banfield. We took him in and found after several tests that he was in nearly critical condition. Banfield suggested enrolling him on an Optimum … Continue reading