TruVet Specialty and Emergency Hospital

03/27/2025

As promised, here is an extensive list of NON-edible items that can still pose a very real and present danger to your pets. Some non-edible items in your house or yard that may be dangerous for your pet include:

Antifreeze
Cocoa mulch
Fabric softener sheets
Ice melting products
Insecticides and pesticides (even flea and tick products for dogs can be dangerous, or possibly life-threatening, if used on cats or other animals)
Lawn fertilizers and w**d killers
Liquid potpourri
Mothballs
Paints and solvents
Rat and mouse bait
Various household cleaners (including bleach and toilet bowl cleaners)
Swimming pool chemicals
Salt dough Christmas tree ornaments and play dough

Be sure to check back next week for another installment covering Plants and Flowers!

https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/potentially-dangerous-items-your-pet

03/25/2025

If you've been following along, you will know that this is one of many posts regarding Pet Poison Prevention. The FDA and ASPCA are two of our strongest sources for information surrounding pet toxicity, and this list from the FDA covers a multitude of flowers and plants that pose a threat to your pet's health. Make sure to take a look through our previous posts to know if you're up to speed on what to keep your pet away from!

This list includes:
Almond, apricot, cherry, nectarine, peach, and plum trees and shrubs
Aloe Vera
Amaryllis
Caster Bean
Chrysanthemum
Cyclamen
Corn Plant
Daphne
Dogbane
English Ivy
Foxglove
Golden Pothos
Hibiscus
Hyacinth and Tulip (especially the bulbs)
Hydrangea
Kalanchoe
Lilies: Daylily, Gloriosa Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peace Lily, True Lily
Mother-in-Law Tongue
Mountain Laurel
Narcissus, Daffodil, Paperwhite, and Jonquil
Oleander
Philodendron
Poinsettia
Rhododendron and Azalea
Rosary Pea
Sago Palm
Schefflera
Stinging Nettle
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Plant
Yew Bush

03/22/2025

March 22nd is World Water Day, reminding us today and every day to conserve our planet's most priceless resource! It's up to each and every one of us to limit water waste, and our dedication together can make a huge difference.

03/21/2025

The FDA has an excellent list of both edible and non-edible hazards to pets to avoid. We'll cover the non-edible items next, but for now, please take a look at this lengthy list of potentially harmful food items, and protect your pet!

Alcoholic drinks and food products containing alcohol
Avocado (only mildly toxic to dogs and cats, but can be severely toxic, even deadly, to birds, rabbits, horses, and ruminants such as cattle, goats, and sheep)
Caffeine (found in a lot of drinks such as coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks)
Chocolate
Fatty foods
Garlic
Grapes and raisins
Macadamia nuts
Ma*****na
Medicine intended for people or another pet, unless directed by your veterinarian (for example, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for people, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, may not be right for your pet and may even be harmful; and the common pain reliever acetaminophen is fatal to cats)
Onions
Salt
To***co products (including e-cigarettes and their refills)
Xylitol (a sweetener found in products such as some sugar-free chewing gum, sugar-free candy, cough syrup, mouthwash, and toothpaste)
Yeast products (like raw bread dough)


https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/potentially-dangerous-items-your-pet

03/19/2025

Pet Poison Prevention Month is the perfect time to educate yourself on common hazardous and toxic plants that may be lurking in your household unbeknownst to you. While those Lillies might seem beautiful, they're also highly toxic to both dogs and cats and most often require hospitalization for treatment. Luckily, the ASPCA is always a reliable source for an educational moment! This article contains at least 25 harmful plants specific to cats (and dogs in many cases). Some of the listed plants include Azaleas, Bird of Paradise plants, eucalyptus and other household favorites. Take a few moments out of your day and ensure your pet is protected against accidental poisonings!

As always, if you fear your pet may have ingested something toxic or poisonous, call the ASPCA Poison Control line at (888)426-4435. Their toxicologists will advise you as to whether your pet needs treatment.

https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/resources/plants-poisonous-to-cats/
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Even just a small nibble on a toxic plant can cause big problems for a cat. Learn more about these harmful plants from the ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program.

03/12/2025

March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month, which means we'll be sharing some helpful information from reputable sources like the ASPCA to get you up to speed on how to protect your pets from a trip to the hospital!

As a rule of thumb, if you suspect your pet to have consumed something toxic or unknown in effect, please call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center to open a case and receive assistance from a professional toxicologist. The APCC will be able to advise you as to whether your pet needs immediate medical attention, and will partner with our doctors to communicate the necessary treatment plan to care for your pet.

The number for ASPCA Poison Control is (888)426-4435.


https://www.aspcapro.org/apccgraphics #:~:text=March%20is%20National%20Poison%20Prevention,every%20day%20of%20the%20year.

03/10/2025

Being an Emergency Veterinary Hospital, we take it as a personal responsibility to educate our clients wherever we can on preventative measures that can save them a lot of heartache in the long run. In this edition, the ASPCA refreshes us on why it is important to immunize your pets against Leptospirosis, a disease that is found in warmer climates with and those with higher annual rainfall. Leptospirosis has multiple strains and can be transmitted through a number of contact methods, so it is imperitive to keep yourself up to speed. Read more about it here, and ask your regular veterinarian about Lepto prevention.
https://www.aspca.org/news/your-pet-danger-contracting-leptospirosis

What is leptospirosis? How do you know if your pet has it? How can you prevent your pet from getting it? Read on to find out!

03/07/2025

Our friends at the Worms and Germs blog have a plethora of informative articles including this one detailing yet another raw pet food recall due to the H5N1 virus (commonly known as Bird Flu). Please be sure to keep yourself up to speed on the developments of this disease and keep your pets and yourself safe!

The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Agriculture have issued a public health alert because of H5N1 influenza virus

03/03/2025

March 3rd is World Wildlife Day. Coined in 2013 at the 68th United Nations General Assembly, World Wildlife Day is dedicated towards animal conservation efforts and educating the general public in how they can contribute to those efforts. Take a look at the World Wildlife website and learn about how you can make a difference today and every day!

What is World Wildlife Day? On 20 December 2013 at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), March 3 was declared United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD). This day holds significance as the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and F...

03/03/2025

March 3rd is World Wildlife Day. Coined in 2013 at the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly, World Wildlife Day is dedicated towards wildlife conservation and educating the world population in how they can assist with those conservation efforts. Take a look at their website to learn how you can make a difference today and every day!

What is World Wildlife Day? On 20 December 2013 at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), March 3 was declared United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD). This day holds significance as the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and F...

02/28/2025

Cases of the H5N1 virus, otherwise known as the Avian Flu are on the rise within the US, with more information being released regularly. Recently, the FDA issued a notice to raw pet food diet producers and manufacturers urging them to ensure their food safety plans address the outbreak.

In order to make things more pet owner friendly (or pet owner friendly), the Worms and Germs blog has written an article breaking down what the FDA's notice actually means for manufacturers of raw food based diets and their reanalysis of their poultry and beef products. Reiterating importance of owner discretion when choosing from reputable suppliers vs. more common "dodgy" manufacturers, the blog suggests erring on the side of caution and avoiding poultry based products (and likely beef in the US) entirely until the outbreak can be contained. While this notice should be adhered to by the more reputable manufacturers, Germs and Worms encourages owners to ask their manufacturers what lengths they have been taking to ensure their protocols are up to par.

Report any illness in pets or people that might be linked to the diet, and always use good food handling practices to avoid cross contamination. Be well!

The FDA has issued a directive to pet food producers to ensure that their food safety plans address H5N1 influenza contamination issues. It’s in response

02/20/2025

February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day which we think is just purr-fect! Show us your love bugs with the hashtag and let's celebrate those fluffy, winged, scaly or even slimy pets we call family! This is just an assortment of the pets belonging to staff at our hospital, and my goodness what a class photo we have assembled here today! Always an awesome reminder that behind every veterinary medicine staff member are pets that they love and are one of our motivators to be better humans in this field. Thank you for trusting us with your pet(s), and please know how honored we are to have them as part of our TruVet family.

(Please note, TruVet only services Dogs and Cats!)

02/15/2025

Love is in the air at TruVet...
Roses are red,
violets are blue,
our days are better
thanks to clients like YOU!

Happy Valentine's Day from TruVet Specialty and Emergency Hospital! Let's see your fur baby Valentines!

02/10/2025

We're seeing double... or is life just imitating art? Thank you to this handsome patient's owner for sharing this fun photo with us from his last visit! Be sure to check out the artwork around our hospital to see if your pet matches any of our gallery- snap a photo if you find your pet "twinning" and share it with us!

02/03/2025

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and TruVet wants to remind you that while those puppy dog eyes might seem adorable, don't share your Valentine candy with your pets! Many candies contain ingredients that are toxic to pets. Show your love this year by keeping your pet safe with vet approved treats or snacks.

As always, if your pet gets into something they aren't supposed to, err on the side of caution and call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at: (888)426-4435.

01/28/2025

We’re Hiring!
TruVet is looking to hire day and overnight shift Technicians in part time and full time positions. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about building connections and engaging thoughtfully with clients, pets, and fellow team members. If you have a love for the work we do in the veterinary industry and enjoy doing it with enthusiasm, you'll fit right in with our incredible team.
Paid medical insurance
401K retirement plan with matching contribution
Paid time off
Continuing education allowance
A 3 or 4-day work week for a better work-life balance
Signing Bonus
Job types: Full time, Part-Time, Contract, Temporary

Join us at TruVet and become part of something special in the heart of Sonoma County. Apply today and embark on a rewarding journey where you can make a difference every day.

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career, click the link today!

Based in Petaluma CA, TVSH offers emergency and specialty care that goes beyond.

01/27/2025

TruVet will be closing the emergency service every night at 8pm until further notice due to staffing shortages. We will re-open daily at 8am. We want to ensure we maintain the highest quality of care for all of our furry patients and sometimes that means cutting back. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time!

If you have an emergency with your pet after 8pm, please reach out to one of the following hospitals:

VCA Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park: (707) 584-4343

VCA PetCare East Veterinary Hospital: (707) 579-3900

Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin: (415) 456-7372