By Amanda Poldoski, DVM Senior Consulting Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology Here in Minnesota we often joke that our State Bird should actually be the mosquito with as prevalent as they are in the spring and summer. Heartworm infection, however, is a serious disease and should not be taken lightly. One of the most important, cost-effective investments…
By Sharon Billings, CVT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist Are you considering adopting a new feline family member? If so, then I have a suggestion for you: make it a DOUBLE and you can “double your pleasure, double your fun”! A few of the benefits of adopting two cats: They provide physical exercise for each other….
Pet-proofing your home is one of the first steps in keeping your pets happy and healthy. There are common household and yard items that can harm your pet if swallowed and each year, many dogs and cats suffer from accidental ingestion of these substances. Follow this guide to spot the pet poisons in your home….
Renee D. Schmid, DVM Associate Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology at Pet Poison Helpline® Xylitol is a sweetener that is highly toxic to dogs. Rabbits, cows, baboons and horses have also demonstrated sensitivity, although to a lesser extent. There have even been anecdotal reports of sensitivity in cats and ferrets, although there is no published data on…
By Sharon Billings, CVT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist Well, the excitement of the holidays has come and gone. Now we all just settle in for a winter of shorter, darker days and, for many of us, cold and snowy weather! Ho-hum, hum-drum — it’s not everybody’s favorite time of year! But humans aren’t the only…
