Sit and Stay

It’s easy to sense the coming signs of spring–more daylight hours, leaves unfolding on trees and shrubs and sleepy plants poking their heads up through moist earth. The kids and dogs are restless and anxious to be playing outside and cats seek the company of sunbeams for their afternoon naps. Spring is a time of [...]

Have you ever really thought about or questioned how much food you should feed your Pet?  What do those feeding guidelines on Pet food packaging really mean?  How do you know if you are feeding your Pet the right amount of food? 
Let’s start with the feeding guidelines on the packaging. Guideline is really the key [...]

While there are many things that we do for our Pets, we may also forget how important regular dental care is for them.  Here are a few facts to keep in mind when considering caring for your Pet’s teeth:

If you have not heard, Pets benefit from many dental procedures developed for humans.  However, keep in [...]

According to the Pet Poison Helpline, Banfield’s partner in diagnosing and treating poison cases, nearly half the calls from the hotline deal with Pets ingesting human medications. Even with a Pet owner’s best intention, accidents can still happen. Below are tips from Dr. Justine Lee and Dr. Ahna Brutlag (from the Pet Poison Hotline) [...]

As a veterinarian, the saying “doctors makes the worst patients” holds true for me in an unusual way. When I’m treating my clients’ Pets, I caution against anthropomorphizing (i.e. imposing human qualities onto Pets) Pets, but I find this to be extremely challenging when it comes to my own Pets, especially when I look at the behavior of my female Shiba Inu, [...]

Mugsy

My baby. He almost died of parvo in August. Now he is so healthy and full of life! Thank you Banfield for all your help and advice. Mugsy has so much personality. Add in the green eyes and the large build, and he’s truly and unique Chihuahua! I love my Muggy-butt!

Emerson
Two years ago today, I adopted my first dog, a Lhasa Apso mix, from the Oregon Humane Society, a local shelter here in Portland. The process involved two visits, a trip to PetSmart to stock up on supplies, and one sleepless night. Visit number one was prompted by an ad I had seen online, describing [...]

Pet Poison Helpline

According to Pet Poison Helpline, Banfield’s partner in diagnosing and treating poison cases, nearly half the calls from this 24/7 animal poison hotline deal with Pets ingesting human medications. Even with a Pet owner’s best intention, accidents can still happen. Below is a list of the top 10 human medications most frequently ingested [...]

In April of 2005 I met Pumpkin, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu. He presented with the owner complaining of urinary accidents around the house. A complete workup revealed elevated blood sugar. After some questioning, the owner admitted that she often gave Pumpkin marshmallows as treats.  
With a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, we instructed the family that Pumpkin [...]

A report from the American Veterinary Medical Association indicates that the human-Pet bond is largely undervalued. At Banfield, we know firsthand that simply cuddling or interacting with a Pet for a few minutes provides companionship, a calming effect and decreases our stress level. Whether induced by your Pet or another Pet, you have likely experienced [...]