by BEVS | May 9, 2023 | Pet Health
Most of us, pet parents or not, are familiar with a skunk spray’s lingering and unmistakable scent. Unfortunately, our pets and skunks meet more often than we would like and almost always at the most inconvenient times. And when they do, they bring home that...
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 | May 4, 2022 | Emergency Visits, Internal Medicine, Pet Health, Toxic Foods for Pets
If you’re a dog owner, chances are you’ve had to deal with your canine companion vomiting at some point. Sometimes the reason is simple, such as a “dietary indiscretion” (also known as poor canine judgment) and the condition is short-lived. However, vomiting in dogs...
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...
