Not Just Fluff: Pet wellness from the pros at Banfield Pet Hospital

If your pet stays indoors, is spaying or neutering still important? In a word, yes.



Spaying or neutering is an important part of preventive pet care with many positive impacts, from behavior to health to reducing the burden on animal shelters.

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When it comes to veterinary visits, how can you best prepare and partner with your vet?

In this episode, Hannah sits down with Dr. LaToiya Templeton, veterinarian and Area Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital in Garner, North Carolina. Together, they discuss the impact a healthy partnership with your veterinary team can have on th...

Raw, veggie, senior or puppy, wet or dry ... oh my! With seemingly endless food options, it can be hard to navigate how and how much to feed our pets.

In this episode, Hannah sits down with Jennifer Rodeen, Registered Veterinary Technician and Practice Manager at Banfield Pet Hospital in Lacey, Washington. Hannah and Jennifer discuss...

Our senior pets are extremely special creatures, and caring for a senior can be very fulfilling. Every stage of your pet’s life comes with changes, their golden years are no different. So as your BFF trades in the zoomies for naps in the sun, what can you do to give them appropriate care?

In this episode, Hannah speaks to Dr. Andrea ...

Despite the amount we talk to our pets (c’mon, you know you do it!), they just can’t talk back. So, it’s up to us as pet caretakers to advocate for their health and well-being. Pet owners sometimes ask why it’s important to take their pets to the vet if they seem healthy. We’re here to answer that question, unpack what wellness means when it comes to your BFF, and explain the differences...

Holiday celebrations are tons of fun for humans, but can sometimes be stressful for our furry companions. Our dogs and cats are creatures of habit, and between decorations, new food, guests, and travel, they might feel out of sorts this time of year.

In this episode, host Hannah Shaw sits down with Dr. Saskia Bogman, a veterinarian a...

Is something creepy bugging your pet?

Parasites like heartworm, ticks and fleas can be scary, and infections can have lasting effects on your pet’s health. All the more reason to talk about them! Silence and lack of awareness around parasites can lead to dangerous myths and misconceptions. Let’s change that together.

In this episode, host Hannah Shaw sits down with Dr. Michael Piccione, Area Chief of Staff for Banfield Pet Ho...

We know, we know – The idea of getting your furry BFF to sit still and let you put your fingers in their mouth? It’s the last thing any of us want to do at the end of the day.

It’s a common misconception that stinky breath is a part of ...

It may go without saying, but we'll say it anyway: we love our pets. That's why Banfield Pet Hospital created Not Just Fluff, a podcast all about animals, made for the humans who love them.

Not Just Fluff is here to bring you actionable tips and smart advice from pet professionals who really understand pet care. Our host, Hannah Shaw, will sit down with pet pros to debunk common pet-related myths, share practical advice, and dee...