Sit and Stay

You may have heard it rains here in Portland. And when it does our Pets can become a muddy mess. Pets in other parts of the country who also live with the rain, snow and sleet during this time of year may be in desperate need of a good bath. Though they may not go [...]

Case Study: Basic Skin Scrape Leads to Demodex Diagnosis and Full Recovery
From the files of Jenifer Itenson, DVM
Banfield, The Pet Hospital Wake Forest, NC
Parker, a cute, fuzzy poodle mix, was the type of puppy that you wanted to put bows in his ears even though he was a boy. He was brought in to us [...]

It’s that time when many people are busy making resolutions for the coming year-exercising more, eating better, saving money, doing this or that etc. Personally I think making resolutions can be a setup for failure because even though they are well intentioned they are often unrealistic since regular life and responsibilities impinge. So, to me [...]

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 [...]

Banfield is very proud to impact seniors’ and Pets’ lives in a positive way through our national Season of Suppers Campaign. This campaign began three years ago after realizing that many homebound seniors were not getting the nutrition they needed because they were sharing their meals with their Pets. As a result, Banfield and our [...]

As you’re packing your suitcases to head out of town, including just a few of your Pet’s favorite things in theirs can make their stay at the boarding facility more enjoyable. Many Pets seem to find special favorite toys. These could be something you spent a bundle on at the Pet store or just an [...]

I don’t mean I want to be a worm for a day–that would be odd. I want to be my cat for a day–his name is Worm. He’s the middle guy with a big sister (Freeway) and a younger brother (Gomez). Some of the things people say about middle kids probably apply to middle Pets, [...]

Everyone probably has some interesting stories about how they have met people in their lives. As a veterinarian for over 20 years I have met a lot of people-some, like the squirrel ladies, have a special place in my heart. Here is their story:
After college, I moved back to the same community where my family [...]

It’s just the start of the work day but I’m really missing my dog. It’s been a busy week and he and I haven’t had as much time as usual for our adventures. I was without a dog for almost two years before I was ready to find my next best friend. I really wanted [...]

Hello all, I’m Dr. Kerri Marshall and I’m really excited to join in on this blog about Pets! I just attended one of the largest veterinary conferences in the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association annual convention in New Orleans. One of the talks I found particularly interesting as a veterinarian, but even more so [...]