Pets rescued from house fires or evacuated during wildfires are at risk of lung damage associated with smoke inhalation. Direct heat damage being done to the upper airways during exposure is only one of the injuries that can occur when a pet is exposed to fire and/or smoke. Airway irritation can impair a pet’s [...]
Halloween often kicks off the start of a season full of tasty treats that may not end until after the beginning of the New Year. A majority of pet owners are well aware that chocolate is bad for their pets; however, most of them do not know the specific reason that it is toxic. Theobromine [...]
Winter weather is on the horizon and so is the chance that your pets may be poisoned by the chemicals in sidewalk salts and deicers. Product labels often warn of the hazards contained within; however, people frequently fail to heed the warnings and pets suffer the consequences. Chemical deicers often contain chemicals such as: sodium [...]
As fall approaches, so do the ghosts and goblins of Halloween and with it the threat of unexpected toxins for our four legged friends. Most pet owners are well aware of the dangers presented by chocolate; however there are many misconceptions regarding the types and toxicity of our tasty treats. Chocolate contains a chemical called [...]