Month: December 2010

Download our Safety Tips for Hunting Dogs Handout As you and your Labrador retriever, German shorthaired pointer, or Irish setter prepare for hunting season, it’s important to make sure that you’re keeping your dog out of harm’s way. Be aware of potential hazards to your hunting dog to help ensure a safe, enjoyable and bountiful…

Planning on celebrating the 4th of July with your pet? While most pet owners know that dogs are often fearful of the sound of fireworks, most don’t know that fireworks are poisonous too. Simple steps can help keep your pets safe, the fireworks display beautiful, and your 4th of July holiday from being ruined. Fireworks…

By Jo Marshall, CVT and Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC, Associate Director of Veterinary Services Cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) are microscopic bacteria found in freshwater lakes, streams, ponds and brackish water ecosystems. They can produce toxins (such as microcystins and anatoxins) that affect people, livestock and pets that swim in and drink from…

Holiday festivities, decorations and rich foods can wreak havoc on undiscerning pets who love to taste test everything that appears new and interesting. While pet owners need to be made aware of the very real and dangerous threats to pets this time of year, the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline® would also like to debunk…