As a pet owner, you know dogs have an uncanny ability to get into things they shouldn’t. Despite our best efforts to keep dangerous substances out of their reach, accidents can still happen. One such concern is if your dog eats aspirin, a common pain reliever often found in households. While aspirin can be safe…
If you’ve ever owned a cat, then you know that they usually love getting into mischief at every turn. Cats are curious creatures that love to explore, so keeping harmful items out of their reach is important. However, even the most diligent pet owner can miss potentially harmful items in their home. Your pets may…
Kristin Saunders, BS, LVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Almost every animal will experience some form of pain at some point in their life. Whether it’s a young animal who is rough housing and hurts their leg, an older animal experiencing the effects of aging, or an animal with an upset stomach, pain can…
Audra Stillabower, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist The Humane Society of the United States reports that 10 million dogs and cats go missing each year. One in three pets will become lost at some point in their life. Those are scary statistics when you think about your beloved family member. Whether your animal dashes out the…
Candi Amundson, CVT Associate Veterinary Information Specialist It is finally here, our 1st family camping trip with our puppy! I am a medical professional and specialize in toxicology with animals. I am overwhelmed with all the possible things that could go wrong on a camping trip with your pet, but there are many more things…
