Tag: Christmas / Holidays

By Jo Marshall, CVT, NREMT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist Last year I wrote this Holiday Safety blog because I had a new dog in the house. Well our Vizsla, Remi, has turned into a wonderful dog and there are no longer significant worries with her raiding the Christmas tree or many of the other things…

By Candi Amundson, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, something was stirring but it wasn’t a mouse. The presents were placed all under the tree and the salt-dough ornaments, looked like biscuits you see. The small humans were having a sleepover in the den, so I thought…

By Charlotte Flint, DVM Staff Veterinarian at Pet Poison Helpline® Christmas is a busy time of year for us at Pet Poison Helpline®!  Of course, we receive many calls about pets eating chocolate and other treats, but we also answer many questions about the toxicity of the festive plants used to decorate the home and…

By: Amanda Poldoski, DVM Staff Veterinarian at Pet Poison Helpline® Happy Holidays from Pet Poison Helpline®! This is a very busy time of year for us at Pet Poison Helpline®.  Christmas Eve is notoriously our busiest day of the year and is swiftly approaching!  Reflecting on Christmases past in the call center there are certain…

By Jo Marshall, CVT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist at Pet Poison Helpline® The Holiday season is upon us and with that, I have started my annual decking the halls for our holiday festivities. Having a rather rambunctious puppy this year, and knowing that she will put anything and everything in her mouth for a quick…