By Katie Cook and Dr. Justine Lee, Pet Poison Helpline® If you live on the East coast (between New York and Georgia), get ready for the 2013 swarm of Brood II cicadas (Magicicada septendecim). These hardy insects will begin their cyclic activities in late May and early June before hiding out for another 17 years….
It’s spring and many pet owners are itching to spend quality time outdoors with their pets. While run-ins with poisonous creatures can be infrequent, pets are curious and it’s not uncommon for them to investigate other living things that move. These “interrogations” can quickly escalate into deadly situations when dealing with a creature that protects…
The Animal Care Foundation of Minnesota 2013 Spring Seminar for veterinarians, technicians and staff will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 1:00-10:00pm. The seminar is approved for 8 hours of CE credits for DVMs and Technicians. Several of Pet Poison Helpline®’s key veterinary professionals will be lecturing during the seminar. See our lecture schedule…
Dr. Ahna Brutlag will be joining the Pet Radio Show on March 23rd at 12:00pm CST to discuss poison prevention and treatment. Learn what common household items and foods are poisonous to dogs and cats and what you should do if your pet ingests these poisons. Also, be sure to cal lin with your questions!
Dr. Justine Lee was featured on Minnesota Public Radio’s The Daily Circuit on September 4, 2012 during thier Ask A Vet series. Justine took calls from listeners on all their animal-related questions. Listen to the recorded broadcast below!
