By Jessica Driscoll Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helpline® We’re in the dog days of summer! With temperatures often reaching mid 70s to high 90’s we need to take special precautions with our pets. It is best to leave your pet at home during these warmer days as temperatures in cars can quickly rise,…
By Pamela Huyck Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helpline® A frequent question we hear at Pet Poison Helpline® is, “What are the signs of poisoning?” Similarly, we often get asked which poisons cause a particular sign (such as vomiting or seizures). Unfortunately, the answers are not as simple as we would like. There is…
Sometimes even the most attentive owners mistakenly dismiss signs of serious illness. Here are three you shouldn’t ignore: 1. Listlessness If your normally active cat or dog would suddenly rather sleep than play, don’t excuse this behavior as mere exhaustion. It’s actually the first, subtle sign your pet can give that something is very wrong….
