Chocolate poisoning is common around the holidays—Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter—when lots of candy is available. Puppies get into chocolate most often because of their curious nature. All dogs are at risk for chocolate poisoning, but...
Sago Palms are very popular as indoor and outdoor ornamentals. THEY ARE VERY POISONOUS TO DOGS. The leaves, bark and seeds are all highly toxic and can kill a dog very quickly. If they eat any part, immediate treatment is necessary. Please be...
Dewclaws are the fifth toe which dogs almost always have on the inside of the front legs and occasionally also on the hind legs. There has been much debate regarding dewclaws. It can be a breeders practice to remove this “extra” toe just after birth. We at...
For the past several years, veterinarians and pharmaceutical companies have teamed up in a marketing campaign to frighten pet guardians into giving year-round heartworm preventatives to both dogs and cats. The campaign has really ramped up this year. They say they’re...
