Even the best pet-parents can’t prevent every illness or accident. And many people are not prepared for the high cost of veterinary care required to save their animals. This is why every pet owner should consider pet insurance. If your dog or cat has a medical...
One of the most common sights at our emergency clinic during the spring and summer months are unhappy pets with swollen faces. Often these are caused by an altercation with one of the various poisonous critters in our area. Snake bites seem to be the most common of...
Many pet owners are guilty of feeding their beloved companions treats from the table at dinner time. Those who do may suspect that these treats might be unhealthy. However, even some owners who aren’t trying to let their animal in on a little guilty pleasure might be...
Emergency veterinary offices see the worst things that can happen to animals: Car accidents, gunshots, lacerations, impalements by sticks, snakebites, and other traumas. One common theme we see among the better outcomes are owners who stay calm. In this article I will...
Pets love to get into things they shouldn’t. Home medications, sweets, or even household plants can be irresistible to curious cats and dogs. They are also often dangerous or even life-threatening for many pets. This article will cover a few of the the top toxicities...
The first image many of us have of rabies is an animal, driven to the heights of aggression while foaming at the mouth. This image is driven by movies like Old Yeller, books such as Stephen King’s Cujo and even children’s films such as Over the Hedge. These have...
