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 …
Pet Safety
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 …
Holiday Hazards 7: Holiday Food No-Nos!
By now you have probably heard that some human foods can be toxic to pets. Consequences of ingestions can range from mild gastrointestinal discomfort all the way to the …
Holiday Hazards 6: Toxic Plants
The holidays often mean decorating with plants or receiving plants as gifts. But before placing that plant in your pet’s reach, make sure the plant is non-toxic to pets! There …
Holiday Hazards 5: Holiday Decorations
Getting those holiday decorations out? Be careful! A beautifully decorated room or Christmas tree holds the potential to harm or injure your pet, or even create a fire hazard. …
Holiday Hazards 4: Traveling with Your Pet
Pets can make holiday traveling even more special – after all, a big part of what makes the holiday season so endearing is getting to spend time with those …
Holiday Hazards 3: Boarding and Pet Sitters
Are you traveling for the holidays and leaving your pets behind? Make sure you have made the following preparations for your pets to keep them safe, happy and healthy while …
Holiday Hazards 2: Potpourri and Candles
Fall and holiday aromas are in the air! Scents for fall and winter such as pumpkin spice, cinnamon, or pine can fill a room with pleasant smells and even …
Holiday Hazards 1: Watch Out for Table Scrap Bandits!
November sets the stage for holiday decorations, celebrations, meals, and traveling that can last through New Year’s. We thought this would be a perfect time to start a Holiday …