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http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/pet-safety-tips-extreme-cold/story?id=22351938 6 Pet Safety Tips for the Extreme Cold Feb. 4, 2014 By JOANNA PRISCO via Good Morning America “Dogs need outside exercise, but only for limited periods to avoid frostbite on the nose and ears,” says Dr. George Melillo, Northeast regional medical director for Banfield Pet Hospital. Getty Images As much […] http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2013/12/holiday-pet-poisoning-myths-debunked/ Holiday Pet Poisoning Myths Debunked!
Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT Associate Director of Veterinary Services, Pet Poison Helpline
Myth #1 – Poinsettias are highly toxic to dogs and cats.
Although they have a bad reputation, the relative toxicity of poinsettia plants (Euphorbia pulcherrima) has been quite exaggerated.
Toxic principle: […] The toxicity of both Poinsettia’s and Mistletoe have been highly over-rated. They both can cause a mild (usually self-limiting) upset stomach. Most cases can be managed at home. If you have any questions call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline. Here are 2 articles from Pet Poison Helpline:
http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/mistletoe/ […] My cat litter experiment: I originally used Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat litter Ultra. This litter was great, but a bit dusty. I switched to Rainbow Food’s generic brand and found that it was cheap but VERY dusty. Next I tried Swheat – JoJo ate it. I tried Pine – he wouldn’t even go in […] http://hstdvm.wordpress.com/2013/11/23/the-hard-truths-about-the-costs-of-veterinary-care/ This is an article written by a friend. I couldn’t have said it better. The hard truths about the costs of veterinary care
Nov 23 Posted by hteyler
I am a veterinarian, and right now I am depressed and disappointed. I am also angry. Last night on 20/20 there was a […] My cat, Tubby, is one of those cats who eats his food REALLY fast. He often vomits after inhaling his food (I almost named him Hoover). Recently, I purchased a Durapet Slow-Feed Bowl to see if it worked. Well, it does! Tubby actually takes longer to eat than my other cat, JoJo. There is […] Questions about Trifexis®? Talk to your veterinarian. A November 2013 media report has focused on some pet owners’ beliefs that their dogs died due to the use of Trifexis®, a heartworm preventive and intestinal parasite and flea therapeutic. There also have been statements on social media alleging illness and death due to the medication. The […] |
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