Labor Day Safety for Pets
It’s almost Labor Day and families throughout the United States are planning mini-vacations, barbecues and other celebrations for the three-day weekend ahead. Holiday gatherings can be fun for the whole family, pets included, so long as … Read More
Keeping Pets Safe on Easter
Most people know that Halloween can be a dangerous holiday for pets, but what about Easter? Just as much chocolate is given out on Easter as Halloween, but some families are so eager to celebrate that … Read More
Pets in the Air
Putting your pet on an airplane with you is sometimes the only option you have when you are traveling. It might be more convenient, but it also might be more stressful for you and your pet. … Read More
Beware of Holiday Plants
During the holiday season, it’s common to receive plants as gifts and to decorate your home with poinsettias and lilies. However, when you have cats and dogs roaming around your home, you need to be aware … Read More
Pets: Family Members, Not Holiday Gifts
What would Junior really love to find under the Christmas tree this year? A wiggly little puppy, of course! And wouldn’t Hannah love a hamster for Hanukkah? Grandma Sally has been lonely since her husband passed … Read More
Protect Your Pets from Thanksgiving Coma
During Thanksgiving when all of your family is together, it can be tempting for you and others to treat the dog or cat to some table scraps. While overeating has always seemed to be the goal … Read More
Halloween Safety for Pets
Halloween can be a stressful holiday for your pets. Strangers in gruesome and outlandish costumes knock on the door, unusual noises come from ghostly figures, and decorations transform your home into a graveyard. The American Veterinary … Read More
Have a Safe Halloween with Pets
Halloween’s coming, and that means pet owners should be thinking about their pets’ safety as well as holiday fun. Treats like chocolate and caramel can be harmful or even fatal to some types of pets. In … Read More
