Summertime: Snakes, Spiders, Bees, Oh My!
One of the most common sights at our emergency clinic during the spring and summer months are unhappy pets with swollen faces. Often these are caused by an altercation with one of the various poisonous critters in our area. Snake bites seem to be the most common of the three. Dogs and cats are very […]
Grapes, Beer, and Nuts: People Foods You Should Avoid Giving to Pets
Many pet owners are guilty of feeding their beloved companions treats from the table at dinner time. Those who do may suspect that these treats might be unhealthy. However, even some owners who aren’t trying to let their animal in on a little guilty pleasure might be providing an unhealthy diet—a lot of home-made specialty […]
What to Do If Your Pet is Hit By a Car, Shot, Stabbed, or Loses an Eye
Emergency veterinary offices see the worst things that can happen to animals: Car accidents, gunshots, lacerations, impalements by sticks, snakebites, and other traumas. One common theme we see among the better outcomes are owners who stay calm. In this article I will detail a few strategies that can mean the difference between life and death […]
What To Do If Your Pet Accidentally Eats Rat Poison
The list of things that dogs and cats love to eat is endless, just like young children! However, one thing even very young children learn to avoid early are the skull-and-bones warning labels on rat poison. But dogs and cats can’t read, which means they end up mistaking these pest control toxins for some sort […]
Three of the Most Dangerous—And Most Common!—Household Toxicities For Pets
Pets love to get into things they shouldn’t. Home medications, sweets, or even household plants can be irresistible to curious cats and dogs. They are also often dangerous or even life-threatening for many pets. This article will cover a few of the the top toxicities that bring animals to our veterinary clinic. Lilies Every cat-owner […]
Rabies: It’s Not Like the Movies
The first image many of us have of rabies is an animal, driven to the heights of aggression while foaming at the mouth. This image is driven by movies like Old Yeller, books such as Stephen King’s Cujo and even children’s films such as Over the Hedge. These have skewed the public’s understanding of rabies […]
Don’t Let Heat Sickness Spoil Summer For Your Pet
Summer is finally upon us. As we move into late July and August, the temperatures and humidity are going to climb! Keep an eye on your furry friends, because heat stroke can be a life threatening disease. There are three common causes of heatstroke in pets: First, never leave your pet in a car while […]
Peanut Butter: No Longer a Safe-Bet Dog Treat
Many of us, your veterinarian included, give peanut butter as a treat to our pets. For years this has been an extremely safe treat to hide pills or just give as a reward for good behavior. However, the companies that make your food, in a quest to make food “better” for us, have substituted an […]
