Tag: pets

As we start to enter the warmer months of the summer, pools, beaches, and lakes become a great pastime for families and their pets.  Before venturing into the deep blue sea, make sure you know how to keep your pets safe. While swimming may seem like something that is natural to most dogs, this is…

For many of us, July 4th is a day celebrated with barbeques, outdoor activities, and fireworks.  However, for our pets, this can be a time of heightened anxiety.  Many pets suffer from separation anxiety and noise phobias.  While this may not bother some pets, in others, it can lead to serious injuries. Signs of anxiety:…

There are many different medications for humans and animals to help manage epilepsy or seizures. One medication is potassium (or sodium) bromide. If your dog accidentally ingests too much of their own medication or another pet’s medication, it can result in bromide poisoning. When pets accidentally ingest any medication, the first thing a pet parent…

Most pet owners are unaware of the hazards of uncooked yeast dough when ingested by pets.  When ingested by pets, uncooked yeast dough can rise and cause an obstructive foreign body in a pet’s gastrointestinal tract and can also lead to alcohol intoxication.  If the dough contains yeast, there are additional potential dangers to the…

Phenylpropanolamine (also known as PPA) is a commonly prescribed veterinary medication, typically used in older spayed female dogs to treat urinary incontinence. If your vet has prescribed PPA for your pet, you can rest assured it is a safe medication when given at the indicated therapeutic dose. However, if your pet accidentally ingests an overdose…