It’s always been important to me that my pets are in good dental health, as I have seen how detrimental dental disease can be to both the teeth, gums and mouth of a pet, but also to their overall health, … Continue reading
In my perfect world, I’d be able to take my dog, Riley, with me everywhere. Working at Banfield, I’m lucky because he’s allowed to visit our office. In fact, he’s lying next to my feet as I type this post. … Continue reading
This is the fifth and final post in this month’s dental myth series, and it addresses a very common concern that keeps many owners from having their pet’s teeth treated. Myth #5- It’s too dangerous to put my pet under … Continue reading
For my fourth post in our dental myth series, I want to address a common misunderstanding about how a pet’s dental health affects her overall health and wellbeing. Myth #4- My old dog is just getting slow and her teeth … Continue reading
This is the third post in February’s Dental Myth series. I chose today’s myth to call attention to the health risks that can stem from dental disease if not properly and regularly treated. Myth #3- Dental infection only causes bad … Continue reading
In honor of Pet Dental Month, this post is the second in our series that addresses common dental myths. Myth #2- A little tartar really isn’t a big deal and doesn’t cause problems. Think about this for a minute. Do … Continue reading
Do you know what the most commonly diagnosed disease is in pets? Diabetes? Heart murmurs? Diarrhea? Kennel cough? Nope, none of those. It’s dental disease! Tartar, gingivitis, and periodontal disease have a much higher incidence rate than any other disease … Continue reading
Each month, hundreds of pet owners use Banfield’s online Ask-a-Vet feature to request information or address a concern about their pet’s health. Today, we thought we’d share one recent question on a topic that comes up frequently – worms. Question: … Continue reading
What exactly does it mean to be a responsible pet owner? I think everyone can agree that it is the responsibility of the owner to make sure that their pet has all that they need to live a healthy and … Continue reading
This time of the year is full of joy and celebration for people, with parties, decorations, and vistors galore. Unfortunately the very things that make us happiest during the holiday season can also bring sadness as the pets end up … Continue reading