What’s In Your Pet’s First Aid Kit?
What’s In Your Pet’s First Aid Kit? Pets are curious, and we all know that accidents can happen. So go ahead and commit to preparing for the unexpected by …
Pet Safety
You Can Help Prevent Dog Bites!
You Can Help Prevent Dog Bites April 9 through April 15, 2017 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. As pet owners and pet lovers, we can all play a …
Lilies and Cats Don’t Mix!
“No lilies for kitties!” – This is a campaign slogan from the Pet Poison Helpline – and it’s very fitting for a blog topic this week since it is …
Is Your Pet Safe from Accidental Poisonings?
Is Your Pet Safe from Accidental Poisonings? Next week is National Poison Prevention Week, which serves as a great reminder to check your house and yard for anything that might …
Cold Weather Safety
This past week’s snow and very cold temperatures served as a good reminder that winter is here! Have you thought about what steps you should take to keep your …
Pet Emergencies – Prepare Now
Recently, all of our staff received training on pet first aid and CPR from a group called Pet Emergency Education. We felt it was important for our entire team to …
Halloween and Pet Safety
Halloween is right around the corner – don’t let the fun celebrations turn scary for you or your furry friend. Consider these important points: Chocolate is a big No-No …
Heat Stroke – know the risks and symptoms
Summer heat is in full swing. When pets get hot without a way to cool down effectively, they can overheat, become dehydrated, or even suffer heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when the …
Severe Weather Ready?
North Carolina’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 6th – 12th this year. With the possibility of severe weather in the forecast today, we thought it would be a …
Holiday Hazards 8: Houseguests and Parties
Welcome to our eighth and final holiday hazard blog series installment! If you are planning on having houseguests or house parties, then this blog is for you. Pets do …