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Banfield is a chain of veterinary clinics operating since 1955. The company doesn’t offer traditional pet insurance. Instead, Banfield offers “Optimum Wellness Plans,” which are standalone wellness and preventive packages specifically for Banfield locations.Compared to the best pet insurance companies, Banfield’s wellness is a unique product, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s good. Its worth highly depends on your specific situation and whether you live near a reputable Banfield clinic.Banfield Pet Wellness Pros and ConsBanfield Pet Wellness ProsDiscounts on Banfield products and servicesOffers puppy and kitten plans that include spay/neuter surgeryCanine DNA test availableBanfield Pet Wellness ConsWellness benefits are…

By now, we’re all very familiar with Frenchies and Goldens. Even the relatively uncommon West Highland White Terrier (though we might not be able to come up with that exact name on the spot) is a dog many of us have seen before. But what about the truly rare breeds?We spoke to Dr. Liza Cahn, veterinarian at Embrace Pet Insurance, to get the scoop on some of the rarest dog breeds in the world. “As a vet, I have been around lots of dogs of many different breeds,” she says. “But when researching rare breeds, I came across several that…

Although aging is inevitable for pets, owners still feel heartbreak as they watch their dog’s energetic spunk slowly decline and signs of cognitive dysfunction increase.The American Kennel Club reported that 28 percent of dogs between the ages of 11 and 12 show at least one sign of dog dementia, which is the dog equivalent of Alzheimer’s disease in humans. That increased to 68 percent when dogs reached the age of 15.Owner Paola Kulsrud noticed the family’s oldest dog Mehkia showing early signs of doggy dementia last fall. She told Newsweek that he would get stuck behind the couch, not knowing…

A miniature dachshund has been found alive and well after spending more than 500 days in the Australian wilderness.Kangala Wildlife Rescue said it had been working “around the clock” to find the dog, Valerie, on Kangaroo Island, off the coast of Australia. She was last seen by her owners on a camping trip in November 2023.Georgia Gardner and her boyfriend, Joshua Fishlock, had momentarily left Valerie in a playpen at their campsite while the couple went fishing. When they returned, she was gone.Valerie’s 529 days in the wilderness – surviving intense heat and avoiding venomous snakes – was brought to…

The Guardian was able to find Daniel Aran, whose mother lived next door to Roberts in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and who bred and sold pit bulls.“I’ve always been a dog lover, an animal lover, since I was a little kid. I’ve always had dogs,” he said. When asked if a dog went missing around 2004, he said: “Yes, definitely, my dog, Loca, my little female,” who he said had been his favorite. He added, “I had one female, and that was her. She was a little, little thing.”“I wish I could say, yeah, I know this fool did that,”…

The K9 Shop, a local phenomenon in the raw pet food movement, is building a veritable university on Long Island, where the customers get an education and the professors are always learning. They’ve even added in-house biologists and pet nutritionists. And the campus is expanding. In February, The K9 Shop opened its sixth Long Island location, this time in Manorville.  And in March, The K9 Shop — where Real Dogs Eat Raw — moved from a smaller space in Massapequa to open the company’s first-ever K9 Shop Wellness Center at 1073 North Broadway in Massapequa. Since education among pet owners…

With so many different breeds to choose from, it can be hard to know which one is best for your family – so here are three ‘rare’ breeds to consider according to an expert.22:04 ET, 05 Mar 2025Updated 22:07 ET, 05 Mar 2025(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)If you’re aiming to distinguish yourself as a dog owner, there are numerous breeds that can help you break away from the everyday crowd. The world is a land of canine enthusiasts; however, with the vast array of options available, choosing the ideal dog for your lifestyle can seem daunting.It’s key to consider which types of…

There is no doubt that dogs get excited whenever they get a treat, but one owner has astounded internet users after showing the complete range of emotions her Pomeranian experiences every time they go to the drive-thru.The hilarious video was posted on TikTok by Melyssa Sobczyk (@lola_thepom), showing the chaos of going to an In-N-Out Burger drive-thru with Lola, her 12-year-old dog. In just a few short moments, the Pomeranian went from excited, to impatient, to angry, to utterly ecstatic as she devoured her puppy patty.Sobczyk, from Palm Desert, California, loves taking Lola to the drive-thru every now and then…

Every morning, Elsie Gonzalez, a married mom of four, rolls over in bed and smooches the love of her life.  That would be her 1-year-old Maltipoo pooch, Massimo, a fluffy furball she takes everywhere — from the office to France and even the bathroom.  Elsie tells The Post that Massimo’s ranked No. 1 in her heart and home since adding the pup to her family last year. Courtesy Elsie Gonzalez “Instead of giving my husband, Alex, a kiss, I wake up and give Massimo all my kisses,” Elsie, 44, a divorce attorney from Jersey City, New Jersey, told The Post. “It’s…

The Sindh government has approved the designation of a dog’s grave as a protected heritage site, following a meeting of the Department of Culture’s advisory committee. The meeting, chaired by Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, included key officials such as Secretary of Culture Hamid Haroon, Kalimullah Lashari, and representatives from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). During the meeting, the committee reviewed several buildings declared as heritage sites by the culture department. Notably, the grave of a dog in Qambar Shahdadkot was among the sites approved for protected heritage status, alongside other historical locations across Sindh. The Chief Secretary…