“Together, for the life of your pet” is a statement that I have always taken to heart, long before I ever started working for Banfield or before it even became Banfield’s mission statement. I have always strongly believed that when … Continue reading
Did you know that pets can have parasites that can be passed from your pet to your human family? Disgusting as it sounds, this is true. These types of parasites are called zoonotic. Ticks and roundworms are examples of zoonotic … 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
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
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
I took my two cats to my local hospital a couple weeks ago for their bi-annual exams and dental cleanings. Being a veterinary professional, I examine their mouths fairly often and knew that they both needed dental cleanings. My male … 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
It is so easy to overlook something like dental care for your pet until your dog or cat is trying to kiss your face. But periodontal disease is not merely bad breath, though bad breath is symptom of periodontal disease. … Continue reading
In the spirit of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, I would like to take a moment of tribute to my three-year-old Lhasa Apso, Emerson. If you are a doting Pet owner like myself, you probably endure some teasing for some of … Continue reading
One year after beginning treatment for idiopathic epilepsy, Emerson, my 3-year-old Lhasa Apso, is doing better than I could have expected. He just experienced a three-month stint with no seizure activity. While that might not seem like very long, it … Continue reading