Most households utilize various cleaning products that pose a hazardous risk to our furry friends. Many of these products are classified as corrosive, which can result in a harmful chemical reaction with living tissue. Corrosives include acids, bases, phenols, quaternary ammonium chlorides, aldehydes, alcohols, petroleum distillates, and some salts of heavy metals. Common Household Corrosives:…
You may wonder what the benefits are to calling a veterinary toxicology service if your pet gets into something that they shouldn’t. Is it worth the money? Can a human medication really affect my pet differently than it would affect me? Shouldn’t your vet know how to treat everything? These are all common thoughts, but…
The days are getting longer, and the weather is getting warmer. That means that it’s everyone’s favorite season, pool season! Unfortunately, along with the fun comes some serious risks to our pets. Chlorinated pool water and concentrated chlorine tabs contain chemicals similar to household bleach, which can be quite corrosive. Let’s DIVE in! Our pets…
Spring is coming and with it the joys of nature! This is the perfect time of year for sharpening your gardening skills, getting rid of pests and participating in Easter activities, all while keeping your pets safe! Not everyone has a green thumb, but gardening can be a relaxing hobby to pursue. It’s always important…
Spring is a beautiful time of the year, with the temperature warming and many people back outside working on gardens or landscaping. During this time, slugs and snails are common to re-emerge. Many people try to exterminate these pests by using chemicals. While this may be effective, it can be very dangerous to pets if…
