by BEVS | Jul 3, 2024 | Pet Health, Summer Pet Safety
The high temperatures and heat-related illnesses across the U.S. over the last few years have made headlines. The significant temperature spikes throughout the country have reminded us to think about staying cool and avoiding danger. Similar to humans, pets are prone...
by BEVS | Aug 15, 2022 | Emergency Visits, Pet Health, Summer Pet Safety, Toxic Foods for Pets
Summer sun means fun and relaxation for pets and people alike. We love to take a dip together in our local lake, and our dogs love to explore backyard birdbaths and neighborhood ponds. But when temperatures are warm, conditions are ripe for blue-green algae blooms in...
by BEVS | Jun 13, 2022 | Emergency Visits, Pet Health, Summer Pet Safety, Toxic Foods for Pets
As holidays go, the Fourth of July is often a welcome one. It often means backyard parties, family and friends, fireworks, and celebrating our freedom. Unfortunately, it is also the day when more pets go missing than any other day of the year, and one of the busiest...
by BEVS | Jul 12, 2021 | Emergency Visits, First Aid, Pet Health, Summer Pet Safety, Toxic Foods for Pets
The long summer days can be full of fun for pet parents. But for dogs and cats, it can also be a perilous time. Understanding the potential dangers can help you protect your pet from accidents and injuries and hopefully ensure your summer is a happy one for the whole...
by BEVS | Apr 3, 2018 | Pet Health, Summer Pet Safety
When it comes to gun ownership, safety is of the utmost importance. Gun owners must take careful precautions to ensure that loved ones are kept out of harm’s way. These precautions don’t just extend to human members of a household—pets should also be kept in mind when...
by BEVS | Jul 29, 2016 | Emergency Visits, Summer Pet Safety
On Wednesday, the temperature in Williston was 85 degrees so we decided to put the dog Life-Meter to the test! We affixed the decal to the inside of a car window and waited one hour before returning to the parking lot see how high the internal temperature of the car...
