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Help your pet live their happiest, healthiest life.
Our team of veterinarians put together the following pages of info, tips, and tricks on how to best care for your furball. From teeth brushing and heartworm to ear infections and tick control, we hope they make your pet’s wellness journey a little easier.
Dental care and oral health
Dental disease affects more than 75% of the dogs and 65% of the cats we see at Banfield. Good brushing and regular dental cleanings can help. See why dental care matters
Dental disease in dogs and cats
Danger signs that may mean pain or infection.
How to brush dog (and cat!) teeth
Yes, you can do it! See our step-by-step tips.
Professional dental cleanings
How and why dental cleanings can help oral health.
Diet and nutrition
What you feed your cat and dog matters. We've got info on everything from understanding pet food labels to managing your pet's weight. Get the details on diet and nutrition
A guide to pet food allergies
Ingredients and symptoms to look out for.
How to read pet food labels
Yes, you can do it! See our step-by-step tips.
All about quality pet food
Follow these mealtime guidelines for your furball.
Skin and coat care
Your pet’s fuzzy outside can tip you off to some common health problems. Find out if it could be parasites, allergies, or something else. All about skin and coat
Why is my pet so itchy?
Scratching can mean fleas, allergies, or infections.
Is pet shedding normal?
Top reasons for pet shedding.
Home skin and coat care
Hands-on tips for bath time, tackling fleas, and more.
Ear care
Is your dog pawing at their ears or shaking their head? Are you seeing brown gunk in your cat’s ear canal? It might be time to see the vet. Ear info, this way
Does your dog have an ear infection?
Symptoms of dog ear infections.
Ear yeast infections in dogs
Yeast in dog ears can cause a big problem.
First aid and urgent care
Get guidance on basic first aid, tips on disaster preparedness, and info on when to seek veterinary care (and if it’s urgent!). Learn about first aid and urgent care
Cat and dog first aid kits
Have the right supplies on hand — just to be safe.
When to call the vet
Signs your furball needs help (and if it's urgent!).
Vaccinations
Vaccines can help your pet’s immune system fight off kennel cough, feline leukemia, and other preventable diseases. Here’s what to know about vaccines
All about vaccinations
Get answers to FAQs about timing, safety, and more.
Kitten and cat vaccinations
Help protect your fluffy friend from infectious diseases.
Parasites
Parasites are bad news for pets — and not so great for you either. Learn about types of parasites, symptoms, and more. Get prepped on parasites
Internal parasites in cats and dogs
Little worms. Big health risks.
External parasites in dogs and cats
The truth about fleas, ticks, and mites.
Single-celled parasites in pets
Symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Fleas
They may be tiny little insects, but fleas can be a big threat to your pet’s health and happiness. We’ll help you avoid them and get rid of them. Fight those fleas
Flea control for dogs and cats (and you)
Because fleas can make life miserable.
Ticks
Ticks love to latch on and suck blood from you and your pets. Find out about tick control, prevention, and treatment. Get insight on ticks
Help prevent a tick infestation
Ticks are gross and carry deadly diseases.
What to know about Lyme disease
Spot the symptoms and know how to help.
Worms
Dogs and cats of all ages are at risk for worms. If you spot any symptoms, your pet needs veterinarian care. What to know about worms
Heartworm disease in dogs and cats
Prevention is paramount.
Tapeworms in dogs and cats
Find out if your pet needs a trip to the vet.
Mites and mange
We can help your pet with mites — including those that cause sarcoptic mange (or scabies) and demodectic mange. Manage mites and mange
Demodectic mange in dogs and cats
Symptoms, treatment, and more.
Sarcoptic mange in dogs and cats
Scabies is highly contagious.
Ear mites in dogs and cats
Tiny parasites that can be a big problem.
Pet wellness is pet love
Pet wellness is more than just health. It’s wags and purrs every single time they see you. It’s hangouts on the couch, evening strolls, wet kisses, and warm hugs. No matter what life brings, your pet is there for you. Wellness care is our way of helping you be there for them.
Our affordable Optimum Wellness Plans® include essential preventive services that support your pet’s wellness journey every step of the way.
Included with every Optimum Wellness Plan
Affordable payments
Pay yearly, or divide your total OWP payment into 12 easy monthly payments, with no interest fees.
24/7 Pet Chat™
Whether it's 3 a.m. or 3 p.m., connect with a real veterinary professional on your phone or computer to get immediate petcare advice — and peace of mind.
OWP-based discount
Get a discount on many Banfield products and services not included in your pet's OWP.
...and so much more! Explore our packages
Worried about your pet? Ping Pet Chat™!
Whether it's 3 a.m. or 3 p.m., connect with a real veterinary professional for immediate petcare advice. It's included in all Optimum Wellness Plans®!
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Save at the Banfield Shop
Our mission is to provide high-quality prescription meds for the pet you love. We believe in safe, effective petcare, so we thoroughly assess every item we carry. We offer discounts on eligible products with your pet’s Optimum Wellness Plan. And you can easily schedule deliveries with our super convenient AutoShip program.
