How to Handle a Lost Pet
Author: Natalie Thompson One of the scariest moments a pet owner can face is the moment they realize their pet is loose. These moments cause absolute panic, and it …
Pet Safety
Oh Wow, This Is a Sticky Situation! Leo Trakas’s Unusual Ingestion
Author: Karen L. McGlothlin, DVM, PhD Veterinarian: Dr. Crawford Patient: Leo Trakas Breed: French Bulldog Age: 14 weeks old New puppies and kittens are a ton of fun! They …
Johnny Cash’s Toe-tally Draining Bath Experience
Author: Karen L. McGlothlin, DVM, PhD Veterinarian: Dr. McGlothlin Patient: Johnny Cash Delafield Breed: Chihuaha Age: 8 years old In mid-October, Johnny Cash, an eight-year-old rescued chihuahua mix was …
He Has A Confection To Make – He Ate ALL The M&Ms! Mid-Knight Jones: The Candy-Loving Puppy
Author: Karen L. McGlothlin, DVM, PhD Veterinarian: Dr. Jelovich Patient: Mid-Knight Jones Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix Current Age: 5 months old Background: Mid-Knight Jones, a Labrador Retriever Mix puppy, …
Giving Thanks In 2020 And Keeping Your Pets Safe Along the Way
Author: Karen L. McGlothlin, DVM, PhD Even though it seems unbelievable to me, we are indeed already in the thick of the Holiday Season with Thanksgiving, 2020, just on …
Some Pointers For Avoiding Pet Poisonings
Author: Karen L. McGlothlin, DVM, PhD The third week in March of each year (March 15 – 21, 2020) is National Poison Prevention Week. During this week, a variety …
Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Safety Tips For Your Pets
Author: Karen L. McGlothlin, DVM, PhD Well, it surely hasn’t felt much like winter so far, as we begin the New Year. Mid-January highs in the upper sixties made …
It’s Almost Fall, Y’all, But It’s Still Really Hot… How to Keep Your Pets Cool
Author: Karen L. McGlothlin, DVM, PhD So, it’s August in the Triad – school is starting back up and Fall is right around the corner, but there is still …
July 15 is Pet Fire Safety Day
Author: Dr. Clarissa G. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS Fires are not something we like to think about, but it’s important to pause and make sure we are prepared in …
Are You Prepared If Your Animal Develops Heatstroke?
Author: Dr. Clarissa G. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS What is Heatstroke? Heatstroke is an acute, progressive, life-threatening emergency where the body temperature increases to a point that causes thermal …