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 …
Pet Safety
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 …
Vandy’s Experience with a Copperhead Bite
Author: Dr. Clarissa G. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS If you’ve come into Lawndale Veterinary Hospital, you’ve probably met one of our fantastic receptionists named Julie. Julie has an amazingly …
Think Twice Before Taking Your Dog With You to See Fireworks
Author: Dr. Clarissa G. Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS Recently, a dog died after a fireworks show at a baseball game in Ohio (1-3). It’s so sad to hear that …
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. …
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 …