Making sure your pet is healthy and happy is a big responsibility, but always worth it. One job as a pet owner is to prevent your pet from consuming toxic material. This includes over-the-counter and prescription human medications. Pets metabolize drugs very differently from humans. Below is a list of common medications that are toxic…
Cats are special in so many ways. Their unique personalities, soft cuddles, and funny quirks, how can you not love them? When your cat is cute and cuddly you may want to reward them with a sweet treat such as chocolate. Unfortunately, if your cat eats chocolate they’ll go from happy to sad very quickly….
Summer will be here before we know it. With it comes warm weather perfect for hiking, outdoor sports, and long walks with the dogs. You may be tempted to let your four-legged kid run free in a park and swim in the local lake. But what happens if that pond or lake contains blue-green algae?…
Allergy season can bring many unwanted symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny noses. For humans, if you have irritated, red eyes you can solve that problem by grabbing Visine eye drops and letting them work their magic. Unfortunately, dogs do not have that luxury and Visine eye drops can cause way more harm…
Many people know the common substances that are toxic to pets such as certain foods, chemicals, medications, and more. Have you ever thought about what an excess amount of salt can do to your furry companion? Salt poisoning can occur if your pet consumes a large amount of salt. It’s a health hazard and cannot…
