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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Cold Winter, Warm Paws: Winter Paw Protection Tips for Dogs

Cold Winter, Warm Paws: Winter Paw Protection Tips for Dogs

The cold weather means cold paws for your pet! There are many preventative measures that you can use to decrease the risk of a paw injury in the cold winter months. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Keep your pets’ paws trimmed/groomed! It is best to have a groomer do this for you! Extra hair between […]

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Christmas Tree Safety for Pets

Christmas Tree Safety for Pets

It’s time to get out the holiday décor! While decorating the house is a fun tradition for many families, we must remind pet owners that a festive Christmas tree may lead to a few potential pet dangers. Placement and Securing the Tree Placing your tree in a corner and securing it to the wall or […]

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Camping and Hiking with Your Dog Part I: What to Pack

Camping and Hiking with Your Dog Part I: What to Pack

It’s the perfect season for vacations, cross-country car rides, camping, and hiking with your dog. As you prepare for your trip, here’s a list of things you’ll want to remember to pack for your dog, as well as a few important details to consider to ensure your dog’s safety: 1. Collar and ID Tags Information […]

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Why Should I Microchip My Pet?

Why Should I Microchip My Pet?

Summer is coming and you’ll likely be spending more time outside. Help your pets stay safe in the event of an accidental escape with proper identification (ID) tags AND a microchip! ID Tags ID tags come in many colors, shapes and variable degrees of sparkle. Some families opt for less noisy “boomerang/slider” type tags. Some […]

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7 Common Holiday Dangers to Cats and Dogs

7 Common Holiday Dangers to Cats and Dogs

The holidays are stressful enough without you having to worry about rushing your dog or cat to Animal Emergency and Referral Center, a 24-7 veterinary hospital on Christmas Eve, right? When it comes to keeping your pet safe this holiday season, read on to find out what holiday dangers pose threats to your pet. Chocolate  The […]

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4 Pet Toxins to Watch Out For This Fall

4 Pet Toxins to Watch Out For This Fall

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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Heat Kills: Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer

Heat Kills: Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer

If your pet is experiencing severe heat stress or a heat stroke (symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, difficulty breathing, collapse, or a high rectal temperature) – 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 […]

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Five Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe on Fourth of July

Five Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe on Fourth of July

With each passing day becoming longer, lighter, and warmer, it’s only natural for us Midwesterners to start firing up our grills and inviting friends and family over to enjoy the summer. One of my favorite celebrations of the summer is Independence Day, filled with barbecues and fireworks. As pet owners, however, it is important to […]

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