Banfield Pet Hospital

Spot the signs of osteoarthritis 👀

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint condition that can affect dogs and cats of all ages. The earlier it’s diagnosed, the earlier you can slow its progression (and help your pet get relief!).

When caring for your pet in Charlottesville, keep an eye out for these signs:

- Stiffness in limbs
- Difficulty getting up
- Reluctance to use stairs
- Loss of interest in playing
- Sitting with a back leg loosely to the side
- Difficulty getting up and down from furniture or cat tree
- Going p*e or poo outside the litter box
- Matting or scruff from less self-grooming

If you notice any of these, it’s time to make a vet appointment for your furball at the Banfield Pet Hospital Charlottesville. 📆

Learn more: https://www.banfield.com/Bblog/bcaring/2024/How-to-spot-osteoarthritis-in-your-dog-or-cat-at-home

Heartworm disease is bad news 😖

Heartworm is a parasitic worm that can transfer to your dog or cat through a mosquito bite. Eek! 🦟

Luckily, prevention in Charlottesville is possible (and super easy).

Talk to your vet at the Banfield Pet Hospital Charlottesville to see if they recommend an injectable, chewable, or topical treatment for your pet. 🐱🐶

Book now: https://www.banfield.com/visit-information/schedule-appointment/welcome-screen

Tackling osteoarthritis is a joint effort 💪

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful joint condition caused by cartilage degradation. It’s common in older dogs and cats, but it can affect pets of any age.

We can help your furball find relief in Charlottesville. A custom treatment plan at the Banfield Pet Hospital Charlottesville often includes:

- Prescription medications
- Prescription pain relief
- Therapeutic diet
- Joint supplements
- Regular exercise or physical therapy
- Resources to help your pet maintain a healthy weight

Learn more: https://www.banfield.com/Bblog/bcaring/2024/How-Banfield-can-help-your-pet-with-osteoarthritis

Essential petcare made easy 🧡
An Optimum Wellness Plan gives you more bark for your buck! Visit our Charlottesville location for more info and for all your pet’s preventive veterinary care needs. 🐱🐶
Included in every Optimum Wellness Plan:
•Unlimited in-office visits
•Virtual office visits
•24/7 Pet Chat™ for general petcare advice
•Routinely-recommended vaccines
•Pet Wellness 1:1 session on nutrition
•Discounts on most Banfield products and services
•And so much more!

Learn more: https://www.banfield.com/products/optimum-wellness-plan?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=yext&utm_campaign=yext&cid=yext_local

Your neighborhood just got furrier. Looking for a vet in Charlottesville?

Now accepting super cute dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes at Charlottesville. We look forward to meeting you and your furry friend! 🐱🐶

Schedule your appointment today. 📆

http://www.banfield.com/veterinarians/va/charlottesville/cve?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=yext&utm_campaign=yext&cid=yext_local

This week, we’re celebrating everyone who dedicates their career to vet care: Veterinarians, vet techs, veterinary receptionists, practice managers, and more. Happy World Veterinary Day! It takes all of us working together to get pets great care. Thank YOU for making it possible! 🧡

Taco 'bout a yummy pumpkin pup puff! Your pup will sprint toward them - check out the recipe: https://bddy.me/2Si97fO

When there's a new addition to the family and it takes a little getting used to for some. Game on! Follow the link for some tips on how to introduce a second pal into your home: https://bddy.me/2zavj2X We get .

Our friends over at Hill’s Pet Nutrition are giving YOU a special offer! Visit our site to claim your coupon: http://bit.ly/2yr7kNh

Want to make sure your pet is Halloween ready? Bustle sat down with our very own Dr. Zabell to chat Halloween pet safety tips. Read more: https://bddy.me/2yTR3Qn

📷: on Instagram

Pets can't resist this time of year either 🍂 Dental chews are a great way to help them maintain their healthy smile! Visit our article library to learn more dental care tips for dogs and cats: https://bddy.me/2yU5zYf

When you know just the right spot…every time. We get .

In prep for Halloween, we want to see your ! Comment below with a picture of your Halloween squad for a chance to WIN:
🎃 $150 PetSmart gift card
🎃 1-year supply of Greenies Dog Dental Chews
🎃 1-year supply of Hill’s Pet Nutrition Science Diet Dog Treats

Official rules: https://www.banfield.com/rules
No purchase necessary. U.S. residents (excl. RI) 18+ only. Void where prohibited. Entry deadline 10/24 5:00pm PST.

October is our signature month of giving back, and in week 2 our associates continued to demonstrate how they make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS through the Mars Volunteer Program! From providing care for pets whose owners are survivors of domestic violence to preparing a giraffe birth stall at a zoo, we’re proud of their efforts.

There's a house to clean and bills to pay and work to do...but you know that quality time is good for both of you so you just make it happen. We get .

When his weekend job is Branch Manager. We get .

So happy to be celebrating this weekend at Orlando Pride! If you're here too, come say hi at the Banfield booth! 🌈🌈

Daily walks give your dog exercise and let them check things off their doggy do list. What would your pup add to theirs? We get .

Wondering what you can do to help in the midst of ? Text the word DISASTER to (855) 417-3334 to make a $5 donation. All Text-to-Give donations will go directly to providing support for disasters.

Hurricane Michael has made landfall and pets in the area need our help! Text the word DISASTER to (855) 417-3334 to make a $5 donation. 100% of all Text-to-Give donations will go directly to providing support for disasters.

Please help us spread the word about this simple way to give!

Sometimes – but not always – snuggles > toys. Does your feline friend agree? We get .

With Hurricane Michael making landfall, we want you to know the resources available to you:

1) Visit our hospital pages to see if your hospital is closed: https://www.banfield.com/our-hospitals/hospital-locations

2) Our Banfield app provides quick access to vaccine records for all those traveling without records on-hand. Download on IOS or Android devices.

3) Should you need non-emergency assistance, Banfield clients can text health-related questions to Ask.Vet to receive free advice from a veterinarian. Veterinarians are able to chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To get started, text “Banfield” to 67076 or visit https://www.ask.vet/?a=banfield to chat online. Message rates may apply.

We're sending good, safe thoughts to our associates, clients, and pet-loving friends.

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Do you get the "I know I'm cute" face at least once a day? We sure do. We get .

October is American Humane's Adopt-A-Dog Month®! Wondering if you should adopt? Besides the love - and loyalty - they'll bring to your family, here are other benefits of adopting a dog from a shelter: http://bit.ly/2y82mVt

Tell us about your adoption story in the comments below!

October is Adopt-A-Dog Month®! Be a hero this month and adopt a dog from your local shelter or rescue group

https://www.americanhumane.org/initiative/adopt-a-dog-month/

When you can always count on seeing eye to eye with your best friend. We get .

With human flu season just getting started, you might wonder if your pup experiences similar seasonal threats. Unlike what we traditionally see with human flu, canine flu doesn’t seem to have a seasonal pattern. The good news? There are treatment and prevention options - learn more: https://bddy.me/2IEHqJI

Has your dog had a bigger impact on you than you ever thought he would? Share your soul mutt stories below. We get .

Did you know it's ? Try to get outside with your pup each day this week!

Here's why exercising your pet is important: https://bddy.me/2zOdGaF

Meet Stella: the elderly, but active, Bluetick Coonhound Mix. Stella’s owner monitors her activity with Whistle and her overall health with Banfield. Staying active is important to the aging process, and Stella’s owner counts on the Pet Insight Project to help decipher the unseen aspects of pet health. Find out how Stella hit her activity goals almost 125 days in a row in our Participant Profiles! More here: http://bit.ly/PIPstella

She thinks it’s a game, he thinks it’s lip-smacking delicious! Either way, sharing is caring. We get .

Worried about table scraps? Check with your vet – turns out a green bean, carrot or two are actually good sources of fiber and lower calorie treats. More info: https://bddy.me/2ItgdK0

Best part of the day? Dog snuggles, of course. over on Instagram get .

Tag us in your dog snuggle photos on Instagram for a chance to be featured!

Meet Bubs, the 12 year-old Shih Tzu that’s aging gracefully. Because of his participation in Pet Insight Project and the access to deeper health and activity information, Bubs’ owner Jules is able to provide better overall care for him. Find out in our Participant Profiles how Banfield and Whistle track Bubs in periods of wavering health. More here: http://bit.ly/PIPbubs

Giving back to pets and people nationwide is our jam. 🧡 Check out what we’ve been up to the first half of this year, and just wait to see what we have in store for October!

There must be some non-mouse answers out there. Let's hear 'em! We get .

Chew toys everywhere yet he still goes for your shoes. We get .

Dog teething like a boss? Follow the link for tips on how to redirect destructive chewing behavior, and chat with your vet if the behavior doesn't improve. http://bit.ly/2OVggkk

Meet Rascal: the trucker dog with a cult following. His owner David enrolled him in Pet Insight Project to track his overall health with Banfield and Whistle -- and support the future of preventive care in pet health. Find out how Rascal is loved all across the country in our Participant Profiles! More here: http://bit.ly/PIPrascal