Monthly Archives: April 2010

Pet Poison Helpline Responds to EPA Investigation

Posted on by Kim Nguyen

Pet Poison Helpline, an animal poison control based out of Minneapolis, looked into the EPA’s investigation of spot-on flea/tick preventive products. After compiling, reviewing and analyzing much of the data provided to the EPA, Pet Poison Helpline experts concur with … Continue reading

Socializing Your Dog: More than Just the Dog Park

Posted on by Christine Antles

In the summer, it’s amazing how many opportunities exist to socialize my 3-year-old Lhasa Apso, Emerson. Granted, I live in the particularly dog-friendly town of Portland, Ore. That said, it seems that as the weather warms up, dogs accompany their … Continue reading

Tips for Exercising Your Cat

Posted on by Denise Elliott, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVN

The magic and mystery, the sheer pleasure and joy that cats bring to our lives are no surprise to those of us that have chosen to cohabit with them.  As cat people we love them unconditionally; from clipping their nails, … Continue reading

Is Your Dog Among Those with Fleas?

Posted on by Christine Antles

Banfield’s research team found that fleas are one of the most common external parasites affecting dogs and cats. This is nothing to overlook—especially because fleas can lead to other, serious medical problems, such as flea bite allergies, skin and systemic … Continue reading

Lend a Paw to Help Hospice Patients Keep Their Pets!

Posted on by Kim Nguyen

For the entire month of April, you can support the Banfield Charitable Trust’s Pet Peace of Mind program by voting for ’Help Hospice Patients Keep their Pets’ in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge. The Pet Peace of Mind program provides non-profit … Continue reading