Blue-Green Algae and Your Pet: What You Need to Know
Summertime means fun at the lake—but for our pets, that swim could turn deadly. Toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can grow in warm, stagnant water and pose a severe threat to dogs and other animals who swim in or drink contaminated water. Why Is Blue-Green Algae Dangerous?Certain strains of cyanobacteria release harmful toxins that can cause […]
Snake Bite Emergency? What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know
Snake bites are a serious and potentially life-threatening emergency for pets. As warmer weather draws families and their pets outdoors, encounters with venomous snakes—such as copperheads, rattlesnakes, or water moccasins—become more common. Knowing how to act quickly could save your pet’s life. Signs Your Pet May Have Been Bitten by a Snake:• Sudden swelling, especially […]
Common Household Toxins That Are Dangerous for Pets
Everyday items in our homes—things we might not think twice about—can be highly toxic to pets. Whether it’s food, cleaning products, or medications, accidental ingestion is one of the most common reasons for emergency veterinary visits. Top Household Pet Toxins:• Human foods like chocolate, grapes, onions, garlic, xylitol (in sugar-free gum)• Over-the-counter medications such as […]
Feline Distemper
What is Feline Distemper? Also known as FPV and Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that can be debilitating and even fatal. Kittens aged between 2 and 6 months are the most vulnerable to the disease, followed by pregnant and immune-compromised cats. Surviving FPV comes with immunity to any further infections […]
Heatstroke and Your Pet
As Spring warms up into Summer and the humidity and heat start to really set in, it’s good to remember that, like every other member in your family, you need to take extra care with your pet. When the weather begins to heat up, it is easier for you to become dehydrated and dangerously overheated, […]
General Pet Safety
Keeping your pet safe is the most important part of keeping both you and your pet happy. When you first adopt a pet or new breed of pet — or even better, before you adopt them — be sure to research the basics of your pet. When you finally select a pet, talk to the […]
Euthanasia
Our pets are beloved members of our family and it can be heartbreaking to see them unwell. Unfortunately, there are some illnesses that pets are unable to recover from. In the case of terminal illness and/or debilitating pain or suffering, one of the kindest things that we can do for them is to relieve them […]
Dental Hygiene and Oral Care
Don’t ignore your pet’s bad breath! Dental hygiene is often the cause of stinky breath, and it may indicate other important problems with your pet’s health. We understand how easy it is to miss. Many of the problems that stem from poor hygiene occur where you can’t see them – below your pet’s gum line. […]
Ticks
What are Ticks? Ticks are arachnids that belong to the same family as spiders and mites. They are parasitic and feed on the blood of host animals. They are visible to the naked eye, but the start of around the size of a pinhead before swelling with blood as they feast. Animals living in the […]
Heartworm
What is Heartworm? Heartworm is a serious illness that can cause heart failure, lung disease, organ damage and even death in dogs, cats and ferrets. Heartworm is most prevalent in pets living along the Atlantic Gulf coasts from New Jersey to the Gulf of Mexico, and in those living alongside the Mississippi and its main […]