Recall: Publix Chicken Tenders Dog Chew Treats.

RECALL: We’ve been able to confirm that Publix has issued a recall for Publix Chicken Tenders Dog Chew Treats due to the detection of antibiotic residue (same problem behind the recent recalls of Waggin’ Train, Canyon Creek Ranch, Milo’s Kitchen and Cadet brand chicken jerky treats).

http://www.publix.com/about/newsroom/recalls/Recall.do?id=4061

When to bring your pet to the ER – by Dr.Justine Lee of Pet Poison Helpline.

When To Bring Your Dog to the ER Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DAVCECC, DABT Posted January 10, 2013 in Dog Health

Dr. Justine Lee discusses when it’s a good idea to take your dog the the emergency veterinarian… and when it’s not.

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Holiday information from Pet Poison Helpline.

Around the holidays and as NYE approaches we get concerned about alcohol exposures in our pets. Most people know not to give alcoholic drinks to their pets; however, alcohol poisoning in pets is more common than you think! This is because alcohol can be found in surprising places. Rum-soaked fruitcake or unbaked dough containing yeast […]

Should you call the emergency clinic?

Not sure if your pet needs a trip to the Vet Clinic or Emergency Vet? Try our phone consult. $15.00 will give you both peace of mind and important information for your pet. Please give me a call at 612/723-5039.

Avoid Tinsel with Cats!

Have a cat? Avoid using tinsel for decorating trees. For households with cats, tinsel should be in one place only – the garbage. Tinsel looks like a shiny toy, but it can be deadly. If ingested, it can result in a severe linear foreign body, meaning the stringy tinsel can wrap around the base of […]

Doodle for the children by Nancy Carlson.

Hanukkah Safety for Pets by Mindy Norton.

Hanukkah Safety for Pets By Mindy Norton

 

Credit Shoshanah Happy Hanukkah

 

Pet owners love to share the holidays with their animal companions, but we have to be careful. Some of our holiday traditions may not be pet-friendly!

 

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Many of us enjoy the Christmas season with its wonderful significance and traditions […]

Eye discharge in cats.

Tubby has eye discharge (his left eye). Eye discharge in cats is often the result of a Herpes virus (80% of cats carry the virus and some will have bouts of eye discharge or upper airway problems). I am putting him on anti-viral eye drops. It’s important to avoid steroids in these cases (it makes […]

Pet and Bed Bugs (by the AVMA).

In this FAQ, the AVMA answers questions about pets and bed bugs. Learn how to know if you have bed bugs in your house, what to do if your house has an infestation, and what to do if you believe your pet has been affected by bed bugs.

https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Bed-Bugs-FAQs.aspx?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socmed

 

Dangerous Holiday Plants for pets.

http://www.petmd.com/dog/seasonal/evr_multi_dangerous_winter_holiday_plants?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=DangerousHolidayPlants#.UL5B3YXPO_U