News & Events Archive
This Labor Day, remember dogs who “work” for our living
09/02/2010
In honor of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6, Banfield would like to remember the hundreds of thousands of dogs who “work” as service dogs everyday in meaningful ways. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a dog is considered a “service dog” if it is has been “individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability.” Read more »
When “back to school” for kids means time home alone for dogs
08/25/2010
Now that kids have headed back to school, more Pets might find themselves at home alone during the daytime hours. While many dogs handle this situation with ease, others experience severe distress, leading to undesirable results for both your dog and your household possessions. Read more »
Banfield hosts Pet Healthcare Industry Summit in Portland, Ore.
08/19/2010
Almost a decade ago, Banfield hosted the first Pet Healthcare Industry Summit. A unique gathering of worldwide leaders in the animal and Pet health business, this year’s Summit highlighted animal welfare and economic and government changes influencing the industry. Read more »
Banfield veterinarian to appear on Live! With Regis and Kelly
08/04/2010
As part of the show’s week-long feature on dogs, Jennifer Jellison, DVM, will appear on tomorrow’s taping of Live! With Regis and Kelly in a segment about basic Pet care. Read more »
Boating with your Pet this summer
07/28/2010
In most parts of the country, the weather is hitting record high temperatures. If your summer plans include boating, and you plan on bringing your Pet, a few safety considerations will ensure that you and your Pets enjoy the summer fun. Any time your Pet leaves home, he or she should have a properly fitted collar or harness, as well as an identification tag with current contact information. While many dogs love to swim, not all dogs are great swimmers. Read more »
Children, therapy dog and Banfield veterinarian participate in reading program at Portland libraries on Aug. 3 and 5
07/21/2010
On Tuesday, August 3 and Thursday, August 5, two branches of the Multnomah County Library System will host the nationwide educational program Martha Speaks Read-Aloud Book Club. Funded in part by Banfield, The Pet Hospital®, this initiative is based on Martha Speaks, an award-winning animated television series which airs on PBS KIDS. Read more »
Camping with your Pet this summer
07/14/2010
Summer is in full-swing in most parts of the country. With the sunshine and increased outdoor activity come unique needs for your Pet. If your Pet typically goes outdoors (whether it’s a short walk or a weekend camping trip), or simply rides in the car with you, you can take steps to lower his or her risk of many common outdoor summer and outdoor hazards to Pets. Read more »
Four ways to keep your Pet safe on the Fourth
06/30/2010
This Fourth of July weekend, many Pet owners across the country will host barbeques, complete with fireworks and outdoor festivities. Keep in mind the following four important suggestions to ensure that your Pet stays safe and comfortable. Read more »
Banfield partners with PBS KIDS on nationwide literacy campaign
06/23/2010
Banfield, The Pet Hospital® has partnered with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) on a nationwide literacy initiative based on Martha Speaks, an animated television series which follows the adventures of Martha, a dog who learns to speak after eating alphabet soup. Read more »
Banfield and Oregon Zoo provide summer fun and learning about veterinary medicine
06/16/2010
Opportunities for summer fun and learning are going fast at the Oregon Zoo. The zoo’s popular summer camps return June 21, with programs for children 4 years of age through 8th grade. Read more »
Understanding heatstroke in Pets
05/26/2010
As the temperature heats up in most parts of the country, unique dangers to your Pet present themselves. Hopefully you already know about summer safety basics, such as not overexerting your Pet, providing plenty of water and not leaving your Pet in your car. Read more »
Portland, Ore. Heathman Hotel to unveil bronze sculpture donated by Banfield in honor of Zelda Wisdom
05/18/2010
The Heathman Hotel will on May 21 unveil a bronze sculpture honoring Zelda, the English bulldog star of Zelda Wisdom. The sculpture, generously donated by Banfield, celebrates the hotel’s long-standing Pet-friendly tradition. Read more »
Help support the Oregon Humane Society’s Doggie Dash this weekend
05/13/2010
Bring your furry friend to Tom McCall Waterfront Park this Saturday and participate in the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) Doggie Dash. Read more »
Join the Banfield Charitable Trust in helping Pets of hospice patients nationwide
05/06/2010
Throughout the month of May, Pet lovers across the country are encouraged to contribute to the Banfield Charitable Trust’s “Pet Peace of Mind” program which keeps hospice patients and their Pets together. Read more »
Support the Oregon Humane Society's Doggie Dash fundraiser
05/03/2010
If you live in the Portland area, help Banfield make the Oregon Humane Society’s (OHS) 23rd Doggie Dash a huge success this year. Doggie Dash, one of OHS' primary annual fundraisers, will take place on Saturday, May 15th (8 a.m - noon) at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Read more »
“Bark the Vote” for hospice patients and their Pets
04/07/2010
Pepsi is sponsoring a national online grant competition called “Pepsi Refresh Project”. The Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT) was selected to compete for a $250,000 grant, which will fund Pet Peace of Mind (PPOM) programs at hospices across the country. PPOM exists to help care for needs of the Pets of hospice patients so they can remain with their owners during their end-of-life journey. Read more »
Preventing heartworm disease in your Pet
04/05/2010
Caused by a parasite that matures into long worms that live in the heart and major vessels surrounding the heart, heartworm can affect both dogs and cats. The disease is easily transmittable—in fact, heartworm can be passed through the bite of just one mosquito. Implementing a year-round monthly heartworm preventive is crucial for minimizing your Pet’s risk of contracting heartworm disease. Read more »
Mars Veterinary launches “National Mutt Census” to count mixed-breed dogs
03/24/2010
With the launch of Mars Veterinary’s National Mutt Census campaign, the estimated 38 million mixed-breed dogs in the United States will have the chance to be counted in the nation’s first ever “National Mutt Census.” The campaign, which will run until the end of August, will provide a snapshot of the makeup of the country’s mixed-breed dog population. Read more »
Safely protect your Pets from fleas and ticks
03/19/2010
Recent news articles regarding the safety of flea and tick preventive products have raised concerns among Pet owners. At Banfield, The Pet Hospital®, our top priority is providing the highest-quality veterinary care to each Pet we treat. This extends beyond the medical care we provide to the preventive care products we recommend to our clients, including our proprietary flea and tick product—FirstShield™—which is registered and approved for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Read more »
Walk your dog towards good health
03/17/2010
Spring is here and the days are getting longer and warmer. Now that the coldest months of the year are behind us, most of us are looking for excuses to linger outdoors a little longer. Walking your dog is the perfect way for both you and your furry friend to get exercise, to boost your spirits, and to provide a good environment for bonding with your Pet. Most of us know that walking is also one of the best forms of exercise and a key to good health—for you and your Pet. Read more »
Show your support of Pets at the Portland Trail Blazers Pet Appreciation Night this Sunday, Mar. 14
03/10/2010
If you are a Pet owner, you know the irreplaceable role Pets play in our families and in our communities. Banfield, the Pet Hospital, the Oregon Humane Society and the Portland Trail Blazers have teamed up to host “Pet Appreciation Night” at the Blazers’ home game this Sunday, March 14, to celebrate Pets. Read more »
Preventive care starts at the feeding bowl
03/03/2010
If you know the importance of preventive Pet healthcare, you’re probably on a quest for ways to help your Pet live longer and healthier. As it turns out, you might not need to look past what’s in your Pet’s food bowl (or your hand as it holds out a leftover piece of bacon). Read more »
Keeping your Pet flea and tick-free
02/17/2010
At Banfield, we aim to educate Pet owners about how regular preventive care can help their Pets live longer, healthier lives. With the onset of spring-like weather (in certain areas of the country), the following information will keep your Pets healthy, happy and parasite free, especially during the coming months. Read more »
Keep your Pets safe during cold weather
02/11/2010
With the recent influx of extreme weather conditions in many parts of the country, we would like to remind Pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their furry family members safe. Read more »
Latest research on Pet dental health from Banfield
02/03/2010
In conjunction with February’s National Pet Dental Health Month, Banfield’s Applied Research and Knowledge (BARK) team has released new findings to help Pet owners maintain and improve the health of their Pets’ teeth and gums. Read more »
Become a more responsible Pet owner in 2010
01/27/2010
With the New Year in full swing, many of us are making resolutions to eat healthier, break negative habits or become more active. Why not make a resolution to be a more responsible Pet owner as well? From ensuring that your cat or dog gets proper exercise indoors and/or outdoors, to educating yourself about the ideal diet to feed your Pet, the options for ensuring that your Pet lives a long, healthy life are countless. Read more »
This year, resolve to nourish your Pet with a high-quality diet
01/13/2010
As Pet lovers, you know that just like humans, it’s important for Pets to receive proper nutrition so they can live longer, healthier lives. With 2010 underway, it’s a great time to start thinking how much food, and the kind of food, you feed your Pet. Read more »
2009 Season of Suppers surpasses last year’s monetary donations by 32 percent
01/06/2010
Raising nearly $2,000 in online donations and more than $67,000 in monetary hospital donations nationwide, our fourth Season of Suppers campaign surpassed last year’s cash totals by 32 percent. Of the $67,000, our main campus location in Portland, Ore. raised nearly $22,000 to support the campaign, which aims to support local programs that feed the Pets of homebound seniors. Read more »
This year’s Season of Suppers campaign finishes strong
12/30/2009
Our fourth Season of Suppers campaign was a tremendous success, thanks to the generous support of our associates, clients and community supporters. Read more »
Keeping your Pets safe from dangerous holiday goodies
12/21/2009
During the holiday season, many of our clients ask our veterinarians if they should be worried about their Pets getting into their holiday goodies. The answer is an emphatic “yes”! Read more »
Season of Suppers community Pet food collection event Dec. 18 at Banfield’s main campus in Portland, Ore.
12/10/2009
On Friday, Dec. 18, please join us at our main campus in Portland, Ore. for a community Pet food collection event to benefit Season of Suppers. Representatives from 95.5 “The Game,” the official station of the Portland Trail Blazers, local Meals On Wheels of America leaders, Zelda the famous Bulldog, the Jason Lee Elementary and Madison High School choirs and other community partners will be present to show their support of Pets. In addition, the event will be broadcasted live by KGW-TV (NBC) and KPTV-TV (FOX). Read more »
This holiday season, why not give back to Pets?
12/02/2009
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 own Pet or another Pet, you have likely experienced the undeniable effects of the human-Pet bond. This holiday season, if you’re feeling a bit more charitable than usual, why not consider doing something to give back to the Pets that enrich so many people’s lives? Read more »
Pet food collection event at Portland Trail Blazers game a success
11/24/2009
This past Saturday, Banfield collected Pet food from fans as they entered the Portland Trail Blazers home basketball game. Bringing in nearly 700 pounds of Pet food, the collection event was a huge success. The food collected at the game, as well as throughout the Season of Suppers campaign, will help keep hungry Pets of homebound seniors fed this holiday season and beyond. Season of Suppers, now in its fourth year, was created with the realization that many seniors were sharing their once-daily delivered meal from Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) with their Pets, compromising the nutrition of both. Read more »
Bring new, unopened Pet food to donate at the Portland Trail Blazers game this Saturday
11/18/2009
As we continue to gear up for the holiday season, you can help feed the Pets of homebound seniors who are in need. On Saturday, Nov. 21, Banfield, The Pet Hospital will host our second Season of Suppers Pet food collection night at the home Portland Trail Blazers game that begins at 7 p.m. in the Rose Garden. Read more »
Help feed hungry Pets this holiday season
11/11/2009
As we gear up for the holiday season, you can help feed the Pets of homebound seniors who are in need. Season of Suppers, now in its fourth year, was created with the realization that many seniors were sharing their once-daily delivered meal from Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) with their Pets, compromising the nutrition of both. Banfield and its charitable arm, the Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT), partnered with MOWAA in 2006 to create the Season of Suppers campaign to fight senior and Pet hunger. In 2008, the campaign raised more than $42,000 and countless bags of food. The BCT is hoping to double monetary and food donations this year to fund or start up new Pet feeding programs for a record number of Pets. Read more »
A nip of delight for your kitty
10/29/2009
Catnip, an herb in the Lamiaceae family resembling a mint with grayish-green leaves, is known to have positive behavioral and emotional effects on cats – and sometimes, even dogs. While some cats will do anything to roll in, sniff, or even eat a freshly-sprinkled pile of the leafy plant, others (approximately one-third, according to some sources) seem to be unaffected by it. Read more »
Fall is a perfect time for training your dog
09/23/2009
Fall is a perfect time for training your dog. The air is crisp, the leaves are colorful and the kids are back in class. It’s the perfect time to enroll your puppy—and even your full-grown dog—in school as well. Read more »
Make life better for Pets in your community
09/16/2009
Make life better for Pets in your community Read more »
Banfield appoints new chief medical officer
09/02/2009
Banfield appoints new chief medical officer Read more »
Bringing home a new Pet: Tips for socializing a new Pet with your existing Pets
08/19/2009
Bringing home a new Pet: Tips for socializing a new Pet with your existing Pets Read more »
Feeding tips and foods to avoid for your Pet
08/13/2009
Feeding tips and foods to avoid for your Pet Read more »
Portland-Area Wisdom Panel Test Promotion Featured on KATU-TV (Channel 2) in Portland, Ore.
07/15/2009
Portland-Area Wisdom Panel Test Promotion Featured on KATU-TV (Channel 2) in Portland, Ore. Read more »
Keep your Pet safe during the summer months
06/26/2009
Keep your Pet safe during the summer months Read more »
Celebrate 'Take Your Dog to Work Day' on Friday, June 26
06/17/2009
Celebrate 'Take Your Dog to Work Day' on Friday, June 26 Read more »
Summertime treats and considerations for your Pet
06/10/2009
Summertime treats and considerations for your Pet Read more »
Tips for hiking with your dog this summer
06/04/2009
Tips for hiking with your dog this summer Read more »
Preventing heartworm disease can be a breeze
05/20/2009
Preventing heartworm disease can be a breeze Read more »
Doggie Dash is coming up this Saturday, May 9: Check out our schedule of events
05/06/2009
Doggie Dash is coming up this Saturday, May 9: Check out our schedule of events Read more »
Banfield veterinarian honored with Animal Welfare Award
04/27/2009
Banfield veterinarian honored with Animal Welfare Award Read more »
Discover Drake and Scout's DNA at Doggie Dash on May 9
04/20/2009
Discover Drake and Scout's DNA at Doggie Dash on May 9 Read more »
How Optimum Wellness Plans helped Anna extend her Pet's life
04/15/2009
How Optimum Wellness Plans helped Anna extend her Pet's life Read more »
Save the date! Banfield supports Oregon Humane Society's 22nd Annual Doggie Dash on May 9
04/08/2009
Save the date! Banfield supports Oregon Humane Society's 22nd Annual Doggie Dash on May 9 Read more »
Banfield offers spring safety tips for Pet owners
04/01/2009
Banfield offers spring safety tips for Pet owners Read more »
Hospital associates donate their time and resources to help puppy mill victims
03/19/2009
Hospital associates donate their time and resources to help puppy mill victims Read more »
Wrapping up our 2008 Season of Suppers campaign
03/03/2009
Wrapping up our 2008 Season of Suppers campaign Read more »
Banfield and OHS at Blazers Pet Appreciation Night
02/09/2009
Banfield and OHS Teamed up for Successful Pet Appreciation Night at Portland Trail Blazers Game Read more »
Banfield supports OHS at Blazers game
02/05/2009
BANFIELD, THE PET HOSPITAL AND THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS TEAM UP TO HOST PET APPRECIATION NIGHT ON SUNDAY, FEB. 8, 2009 Read more »
Howl-O-Ween Pet Safety Tips
10/22/2008
Halloween may be fun for children but it can be a traumatic and even dangerous time for your Pet. Here are a few tips to help keep your holiday safe and fun for all. Read more »
National Homeless Pets Day is August 16th
08/12/2008
Banfield, The Pet Hospital and its National Shelter Advisory Board Recognize National Homeless Animals Day (Aug.16) and National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (1st week of Nov.) Read more »
Disaster Preparedness for Pets
07/30/2008
Banfield, The Pet Hospital would like to remind family members about steps they can take to prepare their Pets in the event of a disaster. Read more »
Protecting Pets Against Pests
06/27/2008
Banfield, The Pet Hospital advises about protecting your Pet against ticks and Lyme disease this summer. Read more »
Summer Travel Precautions for Pets
06/26/2008
If you decide to take your Pet with you when you travel this summer, please be sure to take the appropriate precautions. Read more »
Recognizing pain in Pets
11/30/00-1
Even though Pets can’t talk to us to communicate if something is wrong, they feel pain just like their human counterparts. We have to become especially good at reading our Pets’ body language and behaviors. Read more »
Keeping your Pet hydrated during hot weather
11/30/00-1
When the weather heats up and you spend more time outdoors with your Pet—or the temperature indoors rises—it’s important to make sure he/she gets enough hydration. The good news is that hydration can come in many forms. Read more »
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