Vikki Johnson, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Fleas and ticks can be a not so fun part of owning a dog or cat. We’ll cover some basic tick information and leave the fleas for a later date. Ticks have 4 life stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. After the egg hatches the tick…
Julie Rodger, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Warmer weather is finally here! This weather has us opening our windows, going outside more, and possibly traveling with our pets. It is important to keep our pets in mind and be on the lookout for certain warm weather dangers. Heat and Humidity: If you see…
Tabatha Regehr, DVM Associate Veterinarian Pet Poison Helpline® Spring has sprung which means the grass is growing, the flowers are blooming, and the dark day of winter are ending. The downside associated with spring is that thunderstorm season has also arrived which can be extremely stressful for dogs and cats with storm phobia. Storm phobia…
Emily Bebout, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® The weather is finally warming up and if you’re like me, you and your dog are looking forward to hiking through the wilderness and camping trips under the stars this year. While hiking and camping are fun for your dogs, it also poses some dangers. Many…
Audra Stillabower, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Since I started working at Pet Poison Helpline®, I’ve often had questions from people who want to know what are the worst toxins that we get calls on. While there is a huge list of medications, plants and products that can be very toxic depending on…
