5 Household Items Toxic to Your Pets By Dr. Kristen Rothdeutsch, Associate Veterinarian Chocolate Chocolate is one sweet treat that is not only harmful to dogs, but is also toxic to cats. The level of toxicity varies based on the quantity of chocolate ingested as well as the cocoa content…
5 Household Items Toxic To Pets By Dr. Kristen Rothdeutsch, Associate Veterinarian 1. Chocolate Chocolate is one sweet treat that is not only harmful to dogs, but is also toxic to cats. The level of toxicity varies based on the quantity of chocolate ingested as well as the cocoa content…
How to Keep Halloween Safe with your Pet By Dr. Nelson Bricker, Partner & Veterinarian Halloween represents many people’s favorite times of the year. Whether you are looking for cool weather, changing leaves, spooky decorations, or just gobs of candy, there is a lot to enjoy. This time of year…
Keeping Your Pet Safe from Toxins By Dr. Nelson Bricker, Partner & Veterinarian Every year we see dozens of animals that have been exposed to toxic substances. The third week of March is National Animal Poison Prevention Week, and we wanted to highlight some of the most common causes of…
Valentine’s Day Dangers For Pets By Dr. Aubrie Smith, Veterinarian Tips for a safe holiday for loved ones and pets. Chocolate Although dogs have less taste buds than humans, they will still seek out a sweet treat. There are a few reasons chocolate ingestion is bad for animals. First, chocolate…
Valentine’s Day Pet Dangers By Dr. Katie Falk, Veterinarian Valentine’s Day should only be about you and your pet spending the day doing your favorite things together – treats, fetch, walks, and lots of cuddles. However, Valentine’s Day does come with some potential dangers to our furry partners, other than…
8 Holiday Treats To Keep Away From Pets By Dr. Robyn Johnson, Veterinarian The holidays are upon us and one of the best parts are the food and treats that are shared. These treats, while delicious for humans, can cause many problems with your beloved pets. Chocolate. Chocolate is the most…
How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Halloween By Dr. Sonia Sandhu, Veterinarian 1. Keep your pets away from Trick-Or-Treat Candy: Keep candy secured in a safe region where your pet doesn’t have access such as a high cabinet, secured with a lock. There are many toxins in Halloween candy…
Tips for a Pet-Friendly Valentine’s Day! By Dr. Nelson Bricker, Veterinarian Holidays can bring people together, but we see time and again pets that don’t understand our special days getting into trouble. No one wants a fun day to turn into a trip to the ER. With that in mind,…
5 Holiday Hazards to Avoid this Season By Dr. Rachel Duncan, Veterinarian Keep your entire family safe this holiday season by avoiding these common pet holiday hazards: 1. FOOD The holiday season comes with a variety of food items that could cause problems for your furry friends. Chocolate Chocolate is…