Ariana Schwab, CVT Senior Veterinary Industry Representative Pet Poison Helpline® It’s that time of year again. Warm days, cool nights, green leaves and budding flowers. Getting away from the busy hustle of day to day life is just what I want around this time of year. I don’t know about you, but I love camping;…
Samatha O’Boyle, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Puppies, kittens, ferrets…..oh my! What do these snuggly critters have in common? They can be mischievous and can get into unexpected amounts of trouble. You may have previously thought your home to be safe, but your new furry friend has turned your home upside down. Toxins…
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…
