What Is An Abscess?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A localized area of infection that generally looks like a lump or bump and contains pus.
SOURCE & CAUSE(S)
Tips to Keep Your Pet's Teeth Healthy
Bad breath, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), is among the first signs of dental disease in Pets. During February, National Pet Dental Health Month, Banfield, The Pet Hospital® urges Pet Parents to take preventive measures to help improve and maintain the health of their Pets’ teeth and gums.
Feeding tips and foods to avoid for your Pet
It’s important to take into consideration your individual Pet’s lifestyle, exercise habits, breed, food sensitivities and your feeding routine when determining the proper diet for your furry friend. What is best for your Pet may not be ideal for another Pet, even if their breeds and lifestyles are very similar. When your Pet becomes a part of your family, let …Read more »
Banfield offers Pet feeding tips
Preventive care - fleas, ticks, heartworm
Purrfectly healthy and happy: the importance of grooming and veterinary care for your cat
Beauty is more than fur deep
Grooming goes far beyond a great hairdo, it's essential for your cat's health. Bathing, brushing her teeth and keeping her coat clean and mat-free help prevent health issues and detect problems, like gum disease or parasites, that might otherwise go unnoticed. Cats are naturally designed to conceal signs of sickness in the wild. In …Read more »
A new domain to reign: making your new cat feel at home
Your new cat is counting on you to provide the right nutrition, socialization, healthcare and grooming. Help her with the transition to her new home with these tips from PetSmart experts:
How to introduce her to the family
Good health starts from the inside out with Prebiotics
Prebiotics work from the inside to support your pet’s defenses. With solid internal health, your dog or cat will feel healthy inside and look healthy outside.
Did you know that almost 70% of a dog’s or cat’s immune system can be found in the digestive tract? The key function of the digestive tract is the absorption of nutrients. What a …Read more »
Your cat's health
Good preventive care begins with careful attention to the basics:
Nutrition
A healthy diet that provides proper levels of energy and nutrients is the foundation for well-being and disease prevention. Your cat needs a protein-rich food with the highest quality amino acids, such as those found in most premium Pet foods.
Your dog's health
Preventive care
Good preventive care begins with careful attention to the basics:
Nutrition
A healthy, nutritious diet builds a foundation for well-being and disease prevention throughout your Pet's life. As a dog ages, their nutritional needs change; for example, a puppy needs a diet high in calories and protein to maintain its active lifestyle and to grow healthy bones and muscles. …Read more »
