Xylitol: It’s Not So Sweet | Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs

Xylitol: It’s Not So Sweet | Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested xylitol, 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. If veterinary […]

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How Do I Help My Pet Lose Weight?

How Do I Help My Pet Lose Weight?

We’ve all heard the statistic, but if you haven’t, here it is – roughly 53% of dogs and 58% of cats in the U.S. are fat or obese. The sad fact is that those pets are at increased risk for serious disorders like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and cancer. You might even have […]

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Earth Day: Go Green with Your Pets

Earth Day: Go Green with Your Pets

Earth Day, April 22, was founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. Nelson proposed Earth Day as an opportunity for American citizens to speak out about their concerns regarding the environment. He hoped that people would speak loudly enough to impact government decisions. Twenty million people attended festivities across the nation on the first […]

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Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested Vitamin D supplements, 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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Picnic Dangers for Dogs

Picnic Dangers for Dogs

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, 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. If […]

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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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