After a few years in Oregon, my wife and I have just moved to Davis, CA. What’s in Davis, you ask? Well, apart from the University, fleas. Lots and lots of fleas. While we were living in Oregon, we’d become … Continue reading
With Labor Day approaching, fleas across the nation are starting to breathe a sigh of relief. Why? Well, unfortunately, as the summer starts drawing to a close people start to think that they have fixed the flea situation they might … Continue reading
Here in Nebraska, tornadoes are common in the spring. This year, we are also struggling through an awful flooding season. Other areas of the country (and world) have been hard hit recently with these and other emergencies, including hurricanes, earthquakes … Continue reading
If you are reading this, you have checked out Banfield’s new updated website. I hope what you are reading and learning is enjoyable as well as helpful and educational. One of the new features is “Ask the Vet,” and since … 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
As cat owners, we all know how traumatic it can be to take your cat to the vet. The hissing, the woeful meows, the defensive scratching or biting, the loss of control of the bladder or bowels—feline anxiety is just … Continue reading
Everyone tells me that Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the summer holiday season. However, it seems hard to believe, especially with the recent weather we’ve been having in the Pacific Northwest. Summer seems like an unattainable nirvana at … 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
When pet owners or potential pet owners don’t have a relationship with a veterinarian and they have the opportunity to ask questions, some of the same questions appear over and over. I thought I would share some of that information. … Continue reading