Outdoor concerts and other festivals are often full of joy, excitement and positive energy, but they can also be a very dangerous place for pets. “Just last month we received a call from a mother who picked her daughter up from a music festival and decided to bring the daughter’s Pomeranian named Rocky along for…
Have you noticed that some of your pet’s medications appear to be the same as human medications, but a few are less expensive? It’s not your imagination, and it may have you asking, “Can I take my pet’s medication?” The price of prescription drugs in the U.S. is significantly higher, sometimes two to four times,…
Calls to Pet Poison Helpline involving accidental exposures to antidepressants and antianxiety medication rose 84.9% between 2019 and 2022, before falling just 3.2% in 2023. The toxicology experts also saw an 81.2% rise in calls involving ADD/ADHD medications over the same time period, with a small drop of 1% in 2023. This means that calls…
If you’re a pet owner, you have likely searched the medicine cabinet looking for ways to relieve your furry friend’s aches and pains. A sore paw after a long hike or stiffness in old joints are signs that your dog could use something for the pain and discomfort. NSAIDs like ibuprofen are commonly used by…
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…
