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…
Dijana Katan, DVM, MPH, DABT Associate Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology Pet Poison Helpline® Cold and flu season is in full swing. Hopefully, you have not been affected, but if you have, you may be relying pretty heavily on your cold and flu medications. While the medications may be making you feel better, make sure to keep…
Vikki Johnson, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Would you know if your dog or cat is in pain? Sometimes I think it would be helpful if my dog Howie could talk, but other times I’m happy he can’t (e.g. squirrel!). Since our pets cannot verbally tell us if they are painful, we need…
Emily Bebout, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® One of the things family and friends like to ask me is what kind of calls have I gotten recently. Anything odd or interesting? Do I get a lot of the same type of calls? If I had to pick one type of call I get…
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…
