Bradshaw Mountain Animal Hospital

01/01/2025

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas, from our family to yours!

12/24/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #12
Secure your Christmas tree to keep it from falling over if your dog bumps it or your cat climbs it.

12/23/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #11 Trees
If you are enjoying a beautiful live tree this year, make sure you clean up any pine needles on the floor. These can puncture your pet's intestines if ingested. Also, make sure your tree water doesn’t contain fertilizer. Change the water frequently as it’s a breeding ground for bacteria which can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

12/22/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #10
Have you gotten all your presents wrapped yet?
Wrapping paper, bows & ribbons can cause a intestinal blockages & upset stomach if your pet eats them.
Keep your pets out of the room while you are wrapping gifts. Avoid issues by keeping dogs & cats away!

12/21/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #9
Christmas bouquets and floral arrangements that contain lilies are very hazardous to pets especially cats. All it takes is a few bites of a lily plant to cause serious complications.

12/20/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #8
Decorating the tree? We know decorating the tree with tinsel can be beautiful but be careful with using around animals. Tinsel can cause severe blockages in your pets.

12/19/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #7
Baby it's cold outside! Limit your pet's outside time, especially smaller animals. Use booties for your their paws if it snowing to prevent frostbite.

12/18/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #6
Fatty, spicy food or bones should not be fed to your pets. These can cause an unexpected visit to our clinic over the holiday. These foods can cause extreme intestinal upset that will requires hospitalization or surgery.

12/17/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #5
That Holiday Glow: Don't leave candles unattended. Pets may burn themselves or cause a fire if they knock candles over.

12/16/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #4
Does your house resemble “Christmas Vacation” with all the guests coming over? This time of year can be stressful for your pet, make them a safe zone where they can get away from all the craziness. Also, make sure your guests know to pick up their belongings so your pets don’t get into them and no feeding any scraps off the table!

12/15/2024

12 Days of Christmas- Tip #3
Mistletoe is beautiful this time of year, but did you know it is toxic! Poinsettias also have a bad rep of being poisonous. Be careful choosing holiday plants as some are more dangerous to your pets.

12/14/2024

12 Days of Chrsitmas-Tip #2
Twinkle, Twinkle! Make sure Christmas lights are out of reach for curious teeth. Electrocution can cause serious burns, seizures, and death.

12/13/2024

12 Days of Chrsitmas- Tips #1
All the holiday human foods are loaded with bad things that could cause harm to your pet. It is best for them to stick to their pet food.