Critical safety information for pet owners. Keep your pets safe from household hazards and toxins.
It starts with a disappearance. You bought a pack of 50 hair ties last month. Today, you can’t find a single one. You check the bathroom counter, the nightstand, and under the sofa cushions. Nothing. Then, you hear a strange sound coming from the living room. It’s a snap, followed by a gulping noise. You … Read more
We have all seen the photos on social media. A dog with a comically swollen snout, looking like a cartoon character, with a caption like “He ate a spicy sky raisin.” While these photos might get a chuckle, when it happens to your dog, it is terrifying. You are in the garden, you see them … Read more
I have been through this scenario dozens of times with worried pet owners. You open a new pair of shoes, a leather handbag, or a bag of beef jerky, and before you can toss the packaging, your dog has snatched that little white packet. The “DO NOT EAT” warning in bold letters is enough to … Read more
Help! My Dog Ate Chocolate It is the moment every dog owner dreads. I walked into the kitchen after a long day at the clinic, expecting to be greeted by a wagging tail. Instead, I was greeted by the rustling sound of a wrapper and a guilty look. On the floor lay the shredded remains … Read more