Emergency Pet Health 101 Blog
Canine Water Safety 101: Protecting Your Dog on the Water Summer’s almost here, and that means plenty of opportunities for fun days at the lake, pool or beach with your furry best friend. But while water-related activities are “boatloads” of fun, they also come with risks every responsible pet owner must consider. Did you know…
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Cannabis Poisoning in Dogs: How to Treat and Prevent It Legalization and easy access to marijuana in recent decades have led to an increasing trend of dogs ingesting cannabis products. While rarely fatal, it can bring alarming symptoms and even complications if untreated. If you’re a dog owner, it’s essential to understand the symptoms,…
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Spring Cleaning or Hazard? The 5+ Most Common Household Toxins for Cats Spring is a time for fresh starts, and for many of us, that means a deep clean of our homes. While a fresh and tidy space is heaven for us, the ways in which we achieve it can introduce risks for our feline…
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Bloat in Dogs: A Life-Threatening Emergency You Need to Know About Wondering why your dog’s stomach is bloated? When a dog’s stomach looks swollen or bloated, it can be alarming-and often is. Dog bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. But what exactly is bloat, and…
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Blood In Cat Urine: How Serious Is It? Have you noticed drops of blood in your cat’s litter box? Is your cat having accidents in the house with a red tinge to it? It’s enough to make any pet parent worry! As you can probably guess, blood in cat pee is not normal and always…
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Did You Know Dogs Can’t Eat Grapes? Here’s Why! Welcome to our latest blog post where we dive into an important topic for dog owners – the danger of dogs wanting to eat grapes. Many pet owners might not know that grapes, although healthy for humans, can be harmful to dogs. Grapes are a no-go…
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Cat Hairballs: How to Help and When It Is an Emergency When our cats start coughing and hacking, it can be more than just a little unsettling. One common reason behind this is a cat hairball. Read further to see how you can help your cat manage them, and when these seemingly normal occurrences require…
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Why Cat Dehydration is a Serious Emergency When we talk about taking care of our pets, one thing we might not think about enough is water. Yes, water! Specifically, making sure our cats drink enough of it. Learn why not having enough water is a big problem for cats. It’s called dehydration, and it can…
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My Dog is Drinking a Lot of Water – Should I Worry? If you’ve noticed your dog drinking more water than usual, it’s natural to wonder if this is something to be concerned about. Why might a dog might increase their water intake and what actions you should consider? It’s important to monitor changes in…
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6 Signs Your Cat Could Have a Urinary Blockage Cats often hide signs of illness, making it easy for serious conditions like urinary blockages to go unnoticed until they become critical. This painful and potentially life-threatening issue requires immediate attention, and being aware of the early symptoms is key to safeguarding your pet’s health. If…
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