There is a disturbing trend in veterinary medicine. The number of visits by feline patients has been steadily decreasing for several years. Much of this has to do with a trend in increasing duration of vaccines, especially in cats, as … Continue reading
We’re all familiar with Ben Franklin’s famous adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s simple, catchy and has survived for well over 200 years. I think that one of the main reasons for its continual … 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
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