Vikki Johnson, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Fleas and ticks can be a not so fun part of owning a dog or cat. We’ll cover some basic tick information and leave the fleas for a later date. Ticks have 4 life stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. After the egg hatches the tick…
Susan Shaw, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Cats. Online, in real life, and on social media, there is certainly no shortage of them. They’re known far and wide for their odd behaviors, fear of cucumbers, adorable toe beans, and insatiable curiosity (and appetite). Sometimes, however, that curiosity can get our feline friends into…
Nicole Bode, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Those of us that enjoy hiking and taking in nature with our dogs are all too familiar with the challenges that can come with hiking with an older dog. We all know that those outdoor activities are not quite the same without them, so here are…
Julie Rodger, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Warmer weather is finally here! This weather has us opening our windows, going outside more, and possibly traveling with our pets. It is important to keep our pets in mind and be on the lookout for certain warm weather dangers. Heat and Humidity: If you see…
Tabatha Regehr, DVM Associate Veterinarian Pet Poison Helpline® Spring has sprung which means the grass is growing, the flowers are blooming, and the dark day of winter are ending. The downside associated with spring is that thunderstorm season has also arrived which can be extremely stressful for dogs and cats with storm phobia. Storm phobia…
