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Banfield Supports Oregon Anti-Tethering Bill

Banfield Pet Hospital has joined key stakeholders—such as Fences for Fido, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, Oregon Humane Society and Animal Control officers—to support HB 2783 in the Oregon Legislature, which sets limits on chaining and tethering pets.

Popular Pet Health Articles

  • A Weight Management Treatment Plan for Your Pet

     

    A Weight Management Treatment Plan for Your Pet

    Obesity is a common disorder of companion animals. Senior adult dogs and cats (10+ years) are more at risk for being overweight than pets of other age groups.

     

  • Signs That Your Cat May Be Hiding Illness

     

    Signs That Your Cat May Be Hiding Illness

    Cats are known for hiding illness, weakness or pain—especially chronic conditions like dental, kidney and even heart disease. This goes back to their existence in the wild when trying to avoid attracting the attention of would-be predators.

     

  • Pet First Aid Kits

     

    Pet First Aid Kits

    Do you have a first aid kit for your pet? Taking the motto from the Boy Scouts, it’s best to “be prepared.”

     

  • Tips for Puppy-Proofing Your Home

     

    Tips for Puppy-Proofing Your Home

    There are plenty of hazards in your living environment that can harm your puppy. In this article, we discuss tips for puppy-proofing your home.

     

  • Chocolate Really Can Kill Your Dog

     

    Chocolate Really Can Kill Your Dog

    If ingested, chocolate is actually toxic to your dog. Let’s talk about why, which types of chocolate are dangerous, signs of chocolate toxicity and treatment options.

     

Recent Blog Posts

  • Making Research Relevant to Pet Owners

     

    Making Research Relevant to Pet Owners

    As a researcher on Banfield’s Applied Research & Knowledge team a lot of the work that my colleagues and I perform involves gathering and quantifying information and generating statistics that are meaningful to veterinary professionals, but can be mystifyingly opaque … Continue reading →

     

  • When It’s Time to Discuss Euthanasia with Your Clients

     

    When It’s Time to Discuss Euthanasia with Your Clients

    One of the most difficult topics I discuss in my practice is humane euthanasia. Most veterinarians will say that they went into veterinary medicine for the love of pets and that they love the puppy/kitten appointments. However, we also have … Continue reading →

     

  • Banfield’s State of Pet Health 2013 Report: The Power of Population Data

     

    Banfield’s State of Pet Health 2013 Report: The Power of Population Data

    Pet health population statistics—also known as descriptive epidemiology—are powerful tools for the veterinary profession and help us keep our finger on the pulse of pet health. Banfield released the State of Pet Health 2013 Report in May, and it was … Continue reading →

     

  • Summer 2013 Banfield Journal: Lyme Disease

     

    Summer 2013 Banfield Journal: Lyme Disease

    Summer’s on the way, and that means that the height of the tick season will soon be upon us. As many of our clients head outdoors with their pets, it’s our job, as healthcare professionals, to make sure our clients … Continue reading →

     

  • Expired Pet Medications: To Use or Not to Use?

     

    Expired Pet Medications: To Use or Not to Use?

    How many of your clients have ever asked whether they should keep expired medications just in case? “What if Sparky needs a Rimadyl® and it’s Saturday at 2 a.m.?” Mrs. Jones asks. Really, what’s the harm in giving Sparky one … Continue reading →

     

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