“You have such cute dogs. They look just like a little bear (or fox). I want to get one just like that. My kids will love it!” I unfortunately hear this phrase a lot. I then try to explain how … Continue reading
As diligent Pet owners, we put a lot of time and energy into making sure our Pets are taken care of physically. We feed them a quality diet, make sure they receive their vaccinations, dental cleanings, flea/tick preventives and twice … Continue reading
My eldest Labrador turned 15 in May. He is an amazingly intelligent dog and we have been through so much together. In his older years, he has been an incredible mentor for my two younger Labradors. We have been fortunate, due … Continue reading
Over the last couple of months I’ve been preparing a review on all sorts of scientific literature about senior and geriatric care as part of my role on the Banfield Applied Research & Knowledge (BARK) team. The first thing I … Continue reading
Have you ever stopped to consider how many treats, snacks and extra calories you give to your Pet? We all know that overweight and obesity are increasing in humans, and the same is true for our Pet cats and dogs. … Continue reading
I have always felt fortunate to live within seven minutes of Portland, Ore.’s DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, a nonprofit emergency animal hospital in Portland specializing in emergency and critical care medicine. While I hoped I would never have to go, … Continue reading
With summer well underway in most of the country and finally starting here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s a good time to review a few of the summer dangers faced by our Pets. Luckily all of these dangers can be … Continue reading
Emerson and I relish any opportunity to get out of the house for some fresh air. He enjoys his daily walks, but the Fourth of July holiday gives us the opportunity for extra time together, which usually means we take … Continue reading
With the slow start we had to our spring in Portland, I spend the warm days as wisely as possible. Often, they lend themselves to a trip to the dog park with a friend or two. Not one to go … Continue reading
I have always loved cats immensely, and I spent my childhood trying to tame every stray, barn cat and kitten I could find – I have the scratches and scars to prove it! I also have vivid memories of my … Continue reading