Xylitol: A Danger For Dogs That Can Be Found in Many Places
Author: Dr. Clarissa G. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS Xylitol is a common artificial sweetener used in human foods and medications. Yet, xylitol is very dangerous if ingested by dogs. …
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Paws and Learn: September 2018 Animal News Updates
Author: Dr. Clarissa G. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS It’s time for a summary of what’s been in the news about animals this month. As you might recall, our ‘Paws …
The Case of Toxic Mushroom Ingestion in a Golden Retriever
Author: Dr. Clarissa G. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS Just a few weeks ago, we treated a dog who had ingested toxic mushrooms. We think this is an excellent case …
There’s No Time Like the Present to Prepare!
Author: Dr. C. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS With Hurricane Florence predicted to make landfall later this week along the coast of the Carolinas, there is no time like the …
Paws and Learn: August 2018 Animal News Updates
Author: Dr. Clarissa G. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS Welcome to our August 2018 edition of ‘Paws and Learn: August 2018 Animal News Updates’. Take a moment to catch yourself …
Summer Do’s and Summer Don’ts
Author: Dr. Clarissa G. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS It’s already mid-July and summer is in full swing. For this week’s blog, we’ve pulled together some things we feel pet …
Current News and Important Information for May 2018
Author: Dr. Clarissa Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS For this week’s blog, we have pulled together current news items, announcements, and important information that we think is relevant for you …
You Can Help Prevent Dog Bites!
As a volunteer with the Guilford County Pet Responsibility Program, I am in 4th grade classrooms speaking with children frequently about responsible pet ownership. One of the topics we …
Keep Your Pet Safe from Accidental Poisoning
In a blog earlier this week, we shared the ASPCA’s list of the Top 10 Toxins of the Year for 2017. Today, we want to give pet owners some …
Poison Prevention – Learn About the ASPCA’s Top 10 Toxins of the Year for 2017
It’s Poison Prevention Week! With so many potential hazards in our homes and yards, this is the perfect opportunity to Paws to Protect your pet from preventable poisonings. Take …