In 2013, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center responded to 180,000 calls about pets exposed to potentially poisonous substances. Of these calls, 15 percent were due to insecticide exposure, 10 percent to household products, 5.5 percent to rodenticides, and more than 2 percent to lawn and garden … [Read more...]
Hurricane Safety Tips for Pets
Emergency Planning for You and Your Pet As Hurricane Matthew approaches the U.S. and the east coast of Florida you may already know this... but are you and your pet prepared — or are you waiting until the storm arrives? Hurricanes, like floods, brushfires, and tornadoes, can be frightening … [Read more...]
CPR: It’s not just for humans
The AVMA has a family friendly video to demonstrate CPR. Janet Olson, veterinary cardiologist, involves her children to demonstrate and cover everything pet owners need to know to administer CPR to a pet. Veterinarians can use this video for websites, social media or blog posts. It is also a … [Read more...]
Should I Worry About Bloat in My Dog?
Bloat is a serious condition that can rapidly progress to a life-threatening gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), a medical emergency that requires immediate veterinary care. Bloat, or gastric dilatation, occurs when the stomach distends with air, fluid or food to several times its normal size. … [Read more...]
7 Scary Diseases Your Dog Can Get from Water
7 Water Parasites and Diseases that Can Infect Your Dog The temperature’s rising, and as summer enters full swing there’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in the water. While the vast majority of pets get through their water experience with nothing more than a wet coat, there are some organisms … [Read more...]