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 | Jun 8, 2021 | Emergency Visits, Pet Health, Toxic Foods for Pets
It can be scary when your pet is sick or hurt. As pet parents, you want to do what’s best for them at that moment – but how do you know what’s best? How can you tell the difference between something that can wait and something that needs urgent attention? You might...
by BEVS | Mar 15, 2021 | Emergency Visits, Pet Health, Toxic Foods for Pets
March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month. You may think it’s easy to keep hazardous substances away from pets, but accidental spills, dropped pills, and even beautiful bouquets can spell disaster for dogs and cats if they’re consumed. Common Household Toxins...
by BEVS | Oct 30, 2015 | Emergency Visits, Toxic Foods for Pets
BY Dr. Garrett Levin, DVM, Diplomate ACVS As the holiday season draws near, we look forward to celebrating with family and friends. Our homes fill with the wonderful scents of indulgent food and treats. As tasty as these foods are for us, they can be problematic for...
by BEVS | May 28, 2015 | Emergency Visits, Toxic Foods for Pets
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, IL., handled more than 167,000 calls involving pets exposed to possibly poisonous substances in 2014. Nearly 16% of those calls were from pet parents whose pets got into medicines intended for human use, putting...
by BEVS | May 28, 2015 | Emergency Visits, Toxic Foods for Pets
Ever wonder what foods you can safely share with your pets? They may swoon you with those big, sweet eyes and tell you any food is OK to share but don’t fall into their adorable and convincing traps! The Pet Poison Helpline has put together a 1-minute video on...
