Common Plants That Are Toxic to Pets

Common Plants That Are Toxic to Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic plant, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. […]

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Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

Spaying or neutering your animal companion will help them live a longer and healthier life. These surgeries can also reduce behavioral problems and help control the pet population. Spaying is a surgical procedure done on female animals to remove both ovaries and the uterus. Neutering is a surgical procedure done on male animals to remove […]

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Did You Hear That!? Noise Aversion in Dogs

Did You Hear That!? Noise Aversion in Dogs

If your pet is displaying signs of noise aversion, consult with your family veterinarian to determine the best course of action. BOOM! POW! BANG! These sounds may evoke exciting feelings of 4th of July! celebrations and other summertime fun; however, those same sounds may be a source of fear for Fido. Canine noise aversion (a.k.a. noise anxiety, […]

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Heartworm Prevention: Mosquitoes are Coming!

Heartworm Prevention: Mosquitoes are Coming!

It’s easier to prevent heartworm disease than to treat the life-threatening heart and lung disease that can follow. To learn more about Heartworm disease, please talk to your family veterinarian, read our Heartworm Disease blog, or visit the American Heartworm Society. How do we prevent Heartworm disease? Regular preventative medication and Heartworm disease screening. How do you […]

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Spring Cleaning Part I: Keeping Your Pets Safe

Spring Cleaning Part I: Keeping Your Pets Safe

If cleaning supplies cause your pet respiratory distress, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested […]

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Spring Cleaning Part II: Clean for Your Pets Too

Spring Cleaning Part II: Clean for Your Pets Too

If you haven’t read Part I yet, click here to learn how to keep your pets safe from toxic cleaning supplies. Spring cleaning is a long-time tradition in many households. Warmer weather, fresh air and longer days all contribute to our feelings of wanting to open the windows and clean the house that we’ve been cooped up in during […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips for Pets

St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips for Pets

Happy St. Pawtrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day is a great time for parades, music, leprechauns, an Irish Stout or a green beer, and celebrating with friends and strangers alike. But before involving your pet in the festivities, please consider these tips, and be mindful of what is in your four-legged friends’ best interest. 1. Crowds […]

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How Daylight Savings Time Affects Your Pets

How Daylight Savings Time Affects Your Pets

Daylight Savings time changes can play havoc with our schedules, but it can be especially confusing for our pets who don’t have the ability to change the time on their watch or add an extra shot of espresso to their morning drink. Dogs’ and cats’ internal clocks are run by the rising and setting of […]

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The Eight Things You Need to Know if Your Dog Has Seizures: Part 2

The Eight Things You Need to Know if Your Dog Has Seizures: Part 2

  If your pet is experiencing active seizures, cluster seizures, or status epilepticus, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Note that a single seizure […]

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The Eight Things You Need to Know if Your Dog Has Seizures: Part 1

The Eight Things You Need to Know if Your Dog Has Seizures: Part 1

If your pet is experiencing active seizures, cluster seizures, or status epilepticus, these are considered “RED” – or true emergencies – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Note that a single seizure that […]

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