10 episodes
Not Just Fluff: Pet wellness from the pros at Banfield Pet Hospital Banfield Pet Hospital
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5.0 • 15 Ratings
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It may go without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: we love our pets. They have their own social media accounts, big personalities, and an even bigger piece of our hearts. Our furry friends deserve quality care – and who hasn’t wished their pet could speak? While we can’t grant them that superpower, we did the next best thing. We made an award-winning podcast about them, for us.
Not Just Fluff is here to give you just that: Actionable tips and smart advice from pet professionals who really understand pet care. Host and Producer Hannah Shaw will sit down with pet pros to debunk common pet-related myths, share practical advice, and deep dive into some of the most common questions we hear from pet lovers.
Get ready for helpful insights and entertaining stories about caring for your beloved pets. Tune into award-winning "Not Just Fluff" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your favorite shows.
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Nose to Tail Wellness: Favorite tips from Not Just Fluff Season One
Over the past eight episodes of Not Just Fluff, we’ve had so much fun answering your pet questions and sharing advice from Banfield veterinary professionals. We’ve learned so much, and we wanted to take the time to recount some of the highlights!
In this episode, Hannah recalls some of her favorite moments from season one and tips for animal lovers to keep top of mind.
Do you have a question for the show? Reach out to us at podcast@banfield.com and we just might answer it on a future episode!
We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show.
Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital’s Optimum Wellness Plans®.
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Snip, Snip, Hooray! Why spay or neuter your pet
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.
In this episode, Hannah speaks to Dr. Maria Ramirez Gorton, veterinarian and Area Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital in Virginia. They discuss why it’s important to spay or neuter your pet, what the procedure entails, and what you and your veterinary team can do to ensure the healing process goes as smoothly as possible.
You’ll also hear from special guests Kim Van Syoc, Executive Director of the Banfield Foundation and Lacey Frame, Registered Veterinary Technician and Program Manager at Banfield Foundation. Together, they dig into the important work the foundation does to impact pets in need.
We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show.
Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital’s Optimum Wellness Plans®.
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Best Fur-iends: Tips for your next veterinary visit
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 the health and well-being of your pets. They dig into developing a bond between your BFF and your veterinary team, the many facets of veterinary care, and how to prepare properly for vet visits and reduce stress for your pets.
We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show.
Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital’s Optimum Wellness Plans®.
Follow us on social media!
Facebook: Banfield Pet Hospital
Instagram: @banfieldpethospital
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Nourishing Nibbles: A helpful guide to feeding your pets
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 the role nutrition plays in every stage of your pet’s life, what to pay attention to when choosing the right foods, and how lifestyle and environment can have an impact.
We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show.|
Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital’s Optimum Wellness Plans®.
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Facebook: Banfield Pet Hospital
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Golden Ears: Navigating your pet’s senior years
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 Sanchez, Area Chief of Staff for Banfield Pet Hospital in Portland, and passionate advocate for senior pets. Together, they discuss the changes you can expect as your dog or cat enters their senior years, and preventive care practices you can adopt to help keep them comfortable, happy, and healthy. That’s right – preventive care isn’t just for our young pets!
We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you liked about the show.
Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital’s Optimum Wellness Plans®.
Follow us on social media!
Facebook: Banfield Pet Hospital
Instagram: @banfieldpethospital
TikTok: @banfieldpethospital -
Preventive Petcare: What it means and why it matters
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 between proactive and reactive care.
In this episode, Hannah speaks to Dr. Meaghan Gilhooly, veterinarian and Vice President at Banfield Pet Hospital, and Mony Iyer, President of Banfield Pet Hospital. They’ll discuss preventive care and how regular vet visits can support the health of our furry friends. You’ll learn the importance of developing a relationship with your veterinary professional, and why prevention is important!
This episode also reveals the origin of Not Just Fluff (and why you should probably keep your sock drawer closed if you have a puppy at home!).
We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show.
Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital’s Optimum Wellness Plans®.
Follow us on social media!
Facebook: Banfield Pet Hospital
Instagram: @banfieldpethospital
TikTok: @banfieldpethospital
Customer Reviews
super helpful, fun advice. just what my cat needs!
this podcast is exactly what i’m looking for - approachable and practical advice for my fur baby.