Sit and Stay

This past Sunday brought the fridge clean-out, which is one of my most dreaded chores. In addition to cleaning I found myself doing a mix of snacking and tossing. I hate to waste food and I had in my hand some turkey breast, which seemed to be a bit past the point of freshness. I [...]

One of the best things about having a Pet is being able to give them treats and see their excitement when they know something good is coming. Last summer, in our July blogs, we discussed several low or no-cal ways for treating your Pet. Since longer daylight hours often provide an opportunity to spend [...]

Submitted by Tim Kolb, DVM. Banfield, The Pet Hospital – Easton Market, OH.

We certainly have had our share of memorable cases. Here’s a compilation of cases that all involved the Pet eating some strange or foreign object.
Meet Skipper, a Jack Russell Terrier who ate dental floss. One piece went from under the tongue all [...]

New Year’s resolutions and wishes, some of us make ‘em and some of us don’t. Here is what I figure to be the low down at my house this year.
Beatle (who has a few extra pounds) would like to see the food bowl out all the time and never empty. She enjoys exercise when [...]

Sharing good food with loved ones, including Pets, is undoubtedly one of the best parts of the holiday season, but you’ll be doing your Pets a favor by making sure they stick to their own diets. Here’s a case study from the files of one of our own Banfield veterinarians that witnessed the negative [...]

There are several important factors to consider when selecting the right food for your Pet. To help with your decision, here are a few:
First it’s helpful to know your Pet’s vital statistics such as age, breed, pet’s daily exercise and activity level, illness (acute or chronic), pregnancy, known allergies to environmental factors/food ingredients, body weight [...]