I’ll start with a list of common household food items that are not good for your pets. Many of these have their very own blog entry, so scroll down if you want more detail.
Pet Emergencies
Giardia…cha cha cha…
Diarrhea has a number of causes, but one that we saw quite a bit in our patients this summer is Giardia, a parasite that is transmitted in stool.
Congestive Heart Failure in Pets
Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump appropriately, causing fluid to back up into the lungs.
Help! My Dog is Having a Seizure!
A seizure is any sudden and uncontrolled movement of an animal’s body caused by abnormal brain activity. If you’ve ever seen your pet have a seizure, it can be very frightening.
The Dangers of Summertime Heat Stroke in Dogs
As the heat and humidity of the summer months are approaching quickly here in Central Virginia, pet owners should be aware of the dangers of heat stroke, one of the more common summer pet emergencies in dogs.
Spring Toxins: Cats and Lilies, Dogs and Chocolate
With spring upon us and Easter just behind us, two very common pet toxicities are out in many households: lilies, the number-one cat toxicity, and chocolate, the number-one dog toxicity.
Pets and Antifreeze Poisoning
‘Tis the season for snow and ice, and we’re certainly getting our fair share this year. Besides watching out for wintry hazards on the road, we also need to be very vigilant in observing our pets for signs of antifreeze poisoning.