Mad River Veterinary Service

02/08/2025

Cleaning your pet’s teeth can seem a daunting prospect, so here is some advice to help make daily brushing manageable for your furry friend. How does your pet respond to tooth brushing?

02/05/2025

It's National Pet Dental Health Month!

Did you know your pet’s veterinarian is also their
dentist? Here’s a reminder to schedule your routine
visit. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing information and
advice on how you can help protect your
four-legged friends' teeth.

02/03/2025

Dog Food Recall!

For more information use the link below.

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/blue-ridge-beef-natural-mix-recall/

01/13/2025

It's fairly common knowledge that Xylitol is toxic for dogs, but did you know birch sugar is the same thing? Peanut butter is a popular item for dogs that commonly contains this ingredient, but there are more. A link to the full article is below, but here is a piece from an article by Colorado State University about Xylitol and Birch Sugar:

"A common ingredient in sugar-free products like chewing gum and breath mints is safe for human consumption but toxic to dogs. Labeled as “xylitol” within the ingredients list for most products, the same plant-derived substance can also be identified as “birch sugar” or “birch sap” in others, an important distinction for pet owners to make when screening a product to determine if it is safe for pets.

“This is tricky for us as pet owners, because if we know ‘xylitol’ but not ‘birch sugar,’ we won’t be looking for it,” said Dr. Camille Torres-Henderson, a veterinary nutritionist at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. “And just one product is enough to make a dog sick.”

While xylitol is particularly poisonous to dogs, it can also cause adverse effects in cats and ferrets, so it’s best to keep any products containing xylitol out of reach of all pets. If your pet is notorious for getting into spaces where you store these products – for example, if you keep sugarless gum in your backpack or purse – be sure to make them inaccessible.

“Dogs are more susceptible because they have more sweet receptors in their tastebuds, so they’re generally more interested in products containing xylitol,” Torres-Henderson said. “Even though cats can’t taste sweet as well as dogs can, they’re still at risk.”

“Sugar free” is suspect
Commonly used as a sugar substitute, xylitol is a sweetener found in products like:

Chewing gum
Candy
Ice cream
Dietary supplements (like chewable or gummy vitamins)
Mouthwash
Sugar-free desserts
Breath mints
Peanut butter"

https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vth/animal-health/birch-sugar-is-the-same-thing-as-xylitol-and-its-toxic-to-dogs/

01/03/2025

Happy Friday from the MRVS team!

12/21/2024

December Newsletter is out! Learn about all things Flea and Tick Prevention.

Is your puppy protected from fleas and ticks? Find out the best time to start preventative products.

11/01/2024

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month,
Diabetes can affect pets, just like people, and it can be dangerous and even fatal if left untreated
Below shows some things to look out for, and keep in mind.

11/01/2024

This November, consider opening your heart to a senior pet.
Senior dogs often spend much more time in shelters than younger dogs. The ASPCA reports that the adoption rate for senior dogs is 25%, while the adoption rate for younger dogs is 60%.

If you're looking to add a furry friend to the family, take a look at your local shelter and humane society for an older pet looking for a loving home

10/29/2024

Wishing you all a 'purrfect' tuesday and National Cat Day!
Meet Erins cat,
"Garr Bean" (otherwise known as "Menace")

10/08/2024

10/05/2024

What a beautiful Saturday we are having in the valley!
Theo and Tashi wish everyone a wonderful weekend, and happy National Pet Wellness Month!

10/04/2024

10/04/2024

🚨🚨Cuteness overload alert!🚨🚨
Puppy pic of the week winner is "Gyeoul", again!
We can't get enough of this sweet girl, and her future in interior design is looking promising!

10/04/2024

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10/03/2024

10/01/2024

Spooky season is finally here!!�

Comment a picture of your pet getting into the spooky season spirit, and we will feature them on our page at the end of the month!

09/27/2024

It’s the first day of fall 🍂! Autumn may mean colorful leaves and cozy sweaters, but it’s also a chance to take a closer look at pet safety for this unique season and how to take precautions to protect our pets in new ways. Here are a few tips to help you avoid a trip to an animal emergency room this fall: https://bit.ly/46R6zLL