Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning your holiday festivities: Holiday lights – Don’t forget electric cords connected to lights are a tempting chew-toy for any kitten or puppy. Please secure or cover them to prevent … Continue reading
Earlier this year, we released the first ever State of Pet Health report, which reflects trends that our Banfield Applied Research & Knowledge (BARK) team found. There are several key diseases which are increasing in prevalence and are affecting the … Continue reading
I recently took a week-long vacation that was out-of-town and I had to make arrangements for someone to check in on my cat, Gidget. Prepping the house always seems to take an hour more than it did before I adopted … Continue reading
We’ve asked our customer relationship management team to find the following fun facts. Check these facts out to see if your pet falls into any of the categories! Top Names for Dogs Max Buddy Puppy Daisy Molly Bailey Rocky Maggie Bear … Continue reading
Since I have worked here for several years, I’ve definitely learned how preventive care needs in pets parallel the preventive care needs in humans. This became especially evident when comparing my efforts to get Gidget to lose weight and my … Continue reading
As the weather warms, you may include your pets in your spring and summer activities. Here are a few of our resources that include safety tips for your pets and general precautions you should take when you are at home … Continue reading
Try out these Banfield-approved crafts and make something personal for your pet. For your dog Easy to Make Dog Toys: Here are some ideas for dog toys that you can make from ordinary household items. Dog in a Blanket: Here’s a project … Continue reading
I didn’t become a pet owner until my mid-twenties, which makes me a late bloomer in pet ownership, especially at Banfield. While most of my peers grew up with pets, I did not. So I was left with a distinct … Continue reading
Here’s a list of common household items that can be toxic to your pets. Household Drugs NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) such as Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (Naproxen) & Motrin (aspirin) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Most prescription drugs meant for humans. Ingestion of any medication … Continue reading
Denise Elliott, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVN, was consulted by PetSide.com for an article on the changing nutritional needs of pets as they age.