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04/29/2024

Find out the pet insurance options for senior dogs and cats. Ensure their well-being in their golden years with tailored coverage.

02/26/2024

If your pet gets sprayed by a skunk, there are immediate steps you can take to remove skunk odor and make a difficult situation easier.

02/24/2024

11/21/2023

All dogs can struggle when the weather's cold enough. Here's how to know what temperature is best for your dog, and how to keep your pup safe and warm.

05/30/2023

Pollen allergy in dogs is common. Here are signs to watch for and tips to help your pup feel better.

05/21/2023

So funny!

04/08/2023

03/28/2023

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Travel season has arrived, and many pet owners are preparing to take their furry friends on their next vacation. However, traveling with pets requires more than just letting Fido hop into the passenger seat. Keeping your pet safe while driving isn’t difficult; with proper supplies, your pet can st...

02/23/2023

The best feeling in the world - when your fur-baby is welcoming you home!

12/24/2022

Small Animal Toxins for Fall and Winter
Several small animal toxins are more common this time of year.

Antifreeze - this is the time of year when antifreeze is more available because of the approaching winter season. This is sweet and will be readily consumed.

Alcohol - small animals do not tolerate alcohol well. The body size difference between our pets and us is too large.

Avocado - cardiovascular damage in rabbits and birds.

Caffeine and Chocolate - dark chocolate is the most dangerous. Both caffeine and chocolate contain stimulants that can cause toxicosis. Either one can cause problems but together they are a problem.

Compost piles that contain tremorgenic mycotoxins. Garden composite can heat up and cause penicillium molds to grow. Penicillium molds produce penitrem and roquefortine. Both of which are tremorgenic.

Grapes and raisins - renal damage in dogs. Unknown mechanism and not all dogs are affected. For our canine friends grapes and raison are not on the menu.

Macadamia nuts and walnuts - muscular paralysis in dogs. A temporary paralysis can occur, but dogs will recover. This is quite dramatic when paralysis is observed, and most people would not associate this with consumption of macadamia nuts or walnuts.

Mushrooms like the fall weather also. Ingestion of any mushroom can be problematic.

Onion, garlic, chives and leeks - damage RBC’s. Can cause anemias serious enough to have to treat. A good stew is a winter staple, but not for dogs.

Rising bread dough - will rise in the stomach and cause pain and blockage. The yeast will also produce alcohol.

Rodenticides are a problem year around, but everyone is interested in keeping small rodents out of the house as the weather gets colder. The active ingredient in the rodenticide is key to treatment. There are a variety of different active ingredients, but they can have the same name. If your animal consumes rodenticide they need to be seen by a veterinarian.

Moth balls - the ones that contain naphthalene are most dangerous. They can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, and progress to seizures and severe blood loss.

Turkey skin, bones and brine - salt toxicosis. Especially when over consumption and limited drinking water is involved. We call this a salt toxicosis.

Xylitol - artificial sweetener in many products. Causes hyperglycemia and can result in serious liver damage. Our animal friends are very sensitive to this artificial sweetener.

By Steve Ensley, DVM, PhD and Scott Fritz, DVM, DABVT
November 2022

12/15/2022

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Strat is home safe & sound after 280 days, 19 hours :)

Please spread the word! Strat was LOST on December 5, 2022 in Naperville, IL 60565 near Orleans and Napoleon

Message from Owner: We are moving out of state. Our son is watching Strat while we move. Strat is an indoor/outdoor cat. All of our neighbors know Strat, but he currently is in a new hse/neighborhood. Maybe someone thought he was a stray and took him in. He is super friendly and will come up to anyone.

Description: White with a gray tail and gray on his head. Indoor/outdoor cat. Very friendly.

For more info or to contact Strat's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/8567767

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpl

11/23/2022

You're thankful for your dog and cat, so you want to celebrate Thanksgiving with them. Here are the foods they can safely eat and what's dangerous.

06/30/2022

July 4th Pet Safety Tips

04/26/2022

Gardening is a fun hobby, but it’s important to read about and avoid these 6 garden items that can be potentially poisonous for your pet.

04/22/2022

Lyme disease Forecast

04/22/2022

2022 ANNUAL PET PARASITE FORECASTS

03/10/2022

As a dedicated pet parent, you want to give your fur baby the best life possible, and taking care of your pet’s health and wellness is a huge part of that. You know that the ultimate health resource is your veterinarian – but how do you make the most of your time together? We can tell you that a...

01/31/2022

Nearly Half of Pet Owners Underestimate the Cost of Caring for their Pets
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12/24/2021

Totoro is enjoying her gift.

Merry Christmas !

12/24/2021

Totoro was exciting about her Christmas gift

11/21/2021

What foods are safe and not so safe for your pets this Thanksgiving? Here's a helpful list:

Pro tip: Turkey bones are off the table. They can damage your dog's digestive tract, so be sure to keep them out of reach.

09/29/2021

Sometimes when your dog speaks, you know just what they’re saying. Yet when your dog’s in pain, it may be harder to decipher.

09/29/2021

There’s no single symptom that points to osteoarthritis in cats. Learn to look out for these signs of a cat in pain.

09/29/2021

Cats don’t exactly wear their hearts on their sleeves, so the signs of illness or pain can be difficult to detect. Learn how to recognize their normal.

01/26/2021

As your dog gets older, it’s important to make diet changes to fit their needs. Learn what your senior dog needs and the best way to provide those nutrients.