Heartworm Disease: It Hurts. It kills. It is costly and traumatic to treat. Banfield, The Pet Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska Many vets, as well as the American Heartworm Society (www.heartwormsociety.org), are recommending heartworm prevention year-round for all dogs, no matter what … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading