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 …
Pet Safety
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 …
During the Holidays, Does Your Pet…?
Pets can find holiday items intriguing. Often, this provides pure entertainment. Holiday decorations and items come out this time of year, and then get packed up the rest of …
Non-Toxic Plant Options for Pet Owners
Are you a plant lover and a pet owner? Then you have probably discovered it can sometimes be tricky to find plants for your home that are also safe …
Hurricane Preparedness for Pets
Hurricane season has already proven to be a devastating one for 2017. Lawndale Veterinary Hospital is currently collecting financial donations for Austin Pets Alive!, a group that is facilitating …
Poisonous Mushrooms
Have you ever noticed that more mushrooms start popping up around your yard when it has been raining a lot? With the weather forecast predicting a fair bit of …
Summer Travel Without Pets (Boarding & Pet Sitting)
Last week, our blog focused on things to consider when vacation and travel includes the family pets. Sometimes though, it is not possible to bring pets along for the …
Summer Travel With Pets
Summer vacation and travel can be a lot of fun for the family. But for pet owners planning a trip, it can sometimes be difficult to decide what to …