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November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month!
The ASPCA has dedicated a whole month to raising awareness of senior pets. These lovable animals are usually the last to be adopted from shelters. But, if you’ve ever had a senior pet, you know that…
Everything You Need to Know About Your Cat’s Dental Health
Your cat’s dental health is sooo important! Because it’s natural for them to hide signs of pain, you might not have any idea that there’s a problem unless you’re paying attention to your cat’s…
Grain-Free Diets for Pets: Separating Facts from Fiction
Selecting a diet for your pet based on trends versus facts can be detrimental to their health and your pocketbook. Let's sort through some well-known facts and myths about grain-free diets and other…
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats: Tulips
Tulips are beautiful, popular flowers that many of us have in our gardens. But it’s important to note that the Tulipa genus of flowers is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses and can be fatal if…
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats: Oleander
Oleanders are beautiful flowering plants that can grow incredibly large. Oleanders are commonly used in landscaping along fences for privacy and for their beauty. Unfortunately, the Oleander plant…
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats: Azalea
Azaleas, also called Rosebay or Rhododendron, are common plants in outdoor landscaping. Despite their beauty, they can be toxic if eaten by dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, pigs, horses, and goats (to…
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats: Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a perennial plant (grows back every year) that has small bell-shaped white flowers that are beautiful and fragrant. The plant also produces berries. It is…
Coffee and Other Caffeine Dangers for Dogs
Products containing caffeine are in essentially every household. But that doesn’t mean they’re safe foods for dogs to eat. In this article, we’ll explain what types of caffeinated foods your pet…
Alcohol Poisoning in Dogs
Pets can be attracted to our Friday night cocktails, especially when they’re mixed with sweet juices and liqueurs. If you suspect your pet has gotten into alcohol or is showing signs of alcohol…
The Truth About Onion and Garlic Toxicity in Dogs
Garlic and onions are from the same family, Liliaceae, and are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic component is N-propyl disulfide and other sulfur-containing oxidants (SCO). Cats are the…
Fruit Pit Concerns: Toxicity, Obstruction and Other Tummy Troubles
Fruit pits, including cherry, apricot, and peaches are toxic to pets and can cause problems if swallowed whole. This article discusses the common causes and symptoms of fruit pit toxicity in dogs,…
Holy Guacamole! Here’s what you need to know if your pet ate avocado
The avocado plant, Persea americana, is toxic to many animals, but in varying degrees. If your cat or dog ate an avocado or chewed on the plant, it’s important to know what to watch for. Let’s…
7 Lesser-Known Foods That Are Toxic to Dogs
There are many foods that we eat every day that are toxic to dogs. But did you know that some lesser-known foods are also poisonous to dogs? Continue reading to learn about the dangerous foods you…
What Plants Are Dangerous for Cats?
Cat lovers beware! There are thousands of plants that are toxic to cats. Here are a few common household and landscaping plants that are most likely to be in your home and yard.
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats: Cyclamen
Cyclamen, also called Sowbread, are small, flowering plants often used in landscaping over the winter and spring seasons. They come with red, white, and pink flower varieties. Continue reading to…
Can Rabbits Eat Needles from Christmas Trees? And Other Holiday Pet Concerns
Rabbits are naturally curious animals who love to eat throughout the day. This can create some challenges with indoor bunnies during Christmas time. Let’s discuss what you can do to protect your…
Can Dogs and Cats Eat Gingerbread Cookies?
During the holidays, many of us enjoy baking to get into the spirit. Gingerbread cookies are a classic for Christmas, as well as gingerbread houses. Or maybe you’re not the baking type, and you…
Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
If your pet is itchy, you might be wondering if they have a food allergy. While true food allergies aren’t as common in pets as one might think, it’s still possible that your dog or cat’s food is…
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