by BEVS | Dec 21, 2015 | Emergency Visits, Holiday Hazards
BY DR. GARRETT LEVIN, DVM, Diplomate ACVS The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as...
by BEVS | Sep 10, 2015 | Emergency Visits
Don’t feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum); Make sure your pet is properly identified (microchip, collar and ID tag) in case s/he escapes through the open...
by BEVS | Aug 7, 2015 | Emergency Visits, Summer Pet Safety
Every year, hundreds of pets die from heat exhaustion because they are left in parked vehicles. We’ve heard the excuses: “Oh, it will just be a few minutes while I go into the store,” or “But I cracked the windows…” These excuses...
by BEVS | Feb 20, 2015 | Emergency Visits
If you are concerned or unsure if your pet needs emergency care, please call us at (802) 863-2387. If your dog or cat ingested something poisonous please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680 for help immediately! The sooner a dog poisoning or...
by BEVS | Nov 20, 2014 | Emergency Visits, Surgery
Meet Ruby a four year old dachshund who loves to run and play hard with her corgi and 3 dachshund housemates. Ruby’s parents noticed that she was weak in her hind end when they went to bed in the evening and the following morning (approximately 10 hours later)...
