by BEVS | Mar 9, 2023 | Pet Health
It’s no secret we are lovers of animals, and we know as caring pet owners, our top priority is to keep our furry best friend safe, happy, and healthy. As we head into spring—March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month—we are forced to take a step back and be...
by BEVS | Feb 14, 2022 | Neurology, Pet Health
Seizures, also known as convulsions, are a common neurological problem seen in dogs and, less frequently, in cats. Common or not, though, seizures in furry friends can be distressing for pet owners to witness. Knowing the cause and what to do if your pet has a seizure...
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 | 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...
