Sometimes we forget that some poisons aren’t man made.  Bugs and bees can sting and bite our pets poisoning them, which in some pets, just like people, can be life threatening!  All those creepy crawlers are defending themselves just like your dog bites or your cat scratches in defense.  These can include bees, bumblebees, hornets, […]

Easter lilies are deadly to cats.  So why do they eat them? Cats don’t inherently know what plants are poisonous to them.  Just like when someone eats a poisonous mushroom because they thought it was a safe type. Just eating 1-2 leaves or even the pollen can kill a cat! Even smaller ingestions can cause […]

I have heard the birds chirping for the past few weeks, and we have had a taste of spring with a few 60 degree days. These days are great for getting outside with your pets for fresh air and exercise.! With spring comes all kinds of wonderful fresh smells and eats for your dog. Make […]

Ingestion of human medications, vitamins and supplements is the leading cause of phone calls to animal poison hotlines. Let’s review four of the major poisons to animals. Cleaning products Pretty much all your cleaning products are hazardous to your pets.  They should be stored in cabinets that your pet can get into.   Dogs and […]

On this green spring holiday, we would like you to enjoy your day and make sure no one including your pets does any over-indulging! Your pets should never be given alcohol or green colored foods! According to ASPCA these are the two toxins pets are most vulnerable to on St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks can be […]

Last week we highlighted chocolate poisoning. This next week we will have some posts about toxins and poisons for your pets and tips to prevent and what to do if they still get into these poisons and toxins. Toxins and poisons are everywhere. Some household pet toxins include: Bleach, Drain, Toilet Cleaner, Dishwasher Detergent, Teflon […]

Today is set aside to honor commemorate the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs throughout history. It was on March 13, 1942, that the army began training for its new War Dog Program, also known as the “K-9 Corps,” according to American Humane, marking the first time that dogs were officially a part of […]