Monthly Archives: February 2010

A Guide To Keeping Your Pet’s Teeth and Gums Healthy

Posted on by Lynne Hudlow

While there are many things that we do for our Pets, we may also forget how important regular dental care is for them. Here are a few facts to keep in mind when considering caring for your Pet’s teeth: If … Continue reading

How to Keep Human Medications Out of Your Pet’s Reach

Posted on by Kim Nguyen

According to the Pet Poison Helpline, Banfield’s partner in diagnosing and treating poison cases, nearly half the calls from the hotline deal with Pets ingesting human medications. Even with a Pet owner’s best intention, accidents can still happen. Below are … Continue reading

Veterinarians Make the Worst Clients?

Posted on by Susannah Teran-Brock, DVM

As a veterinarian, the saying “doctors makes the worst patients” holds true for me in an unusual way. When I’m treating my clients’ Pets, I caution against anthropomorphizing (i.e. imposing human qualities onto Pets) Pets, but I find this to … Continue reading

Mugsy

Posted on by Juanita Willoughby

My baby. He almost died of parvo in August. Now he is so healthy and full of life! Thank you Banfield for all your help and advice. Mugsy has so much personality. Add in the green eyes and the large … Continue reading

Reflections on two years of Pet ownership

Posted on by Christine Antles

Two years ago today, I adopted my first dog, a Lhasa Apso mix, from the Oregon Humane Society, a local shelter here in Portland. The process involved two visits, a trip to PetSmart to stock up on supplies, and one … Continue reading