Don’t normally post stuff like this, but this needs mentioning. Hope it saves a life. People are talking about the “Go Daddy” ad that was pulled. I guess if a commercial doesn’t give out the correct dose of warm fuzzy, it’s declared bad, inappropriate, whatever. I loved the commercial. Wish they’d air it all the […]
Trivia Night Hope Rescue is hosting a trivia night on Jan 17 in East Alton, IL. This is a small rescue that takes in a lot of “hard to adopt” dogs. Click here for details. Entertainment Trivia Gateway Pet Guardians is hosting an entertainment-themed trivia night on Feb 28 in Swansea. We’ll be attending, with […]
Again, it’s cold. Many businesses use ice melt or salt to keep the walkways safe. Homeowners often use it on the sidewalks in front of their houses. Pet owners often want to use ice melt, but fear harming their pets. What gives? There are “pet-safe” ice melts out there, so if you’re going to use […]
Yes, it’s cold. On a particularly slow news day, that gets repeated multiple times. Our big dogs with thick coats love this weather! We can’t get them to come in, especially when there’s snow! Our little dogs, however, are hating life. Three things affect small dogs’ ability to stay warm: haircoat, surface area, and location. […]
I’ve realized that although the terms housecall veterinarian and mobile veterinarian seem synonymous, they actually have different….innuendos. People often associate mobile veterinarians with large vans, doing surgeries on the corner. The most common example of this would be a mobile low-cost spay/neuter clinic. Typically they travel to different regions on specified days, and people bring […]
Not a Social Butterfly? If you are having a large gathering at your house, stop and think about your pet. Not all pets enjoy interacting with large groups of people, or with small children they don’t normally see. Your pet may be much happier in the safety of a bedroom with a new toy or […]
Couple take-home points on keeping pets safe during the holidays: – To be safe, if you have that dog or cat that just HAS to chew on everything, it’s probably best to not have any plants in the house. Sure, if they munch on a poinsettia plant, they won’t need to be rushed to a […]
Which plant should your cat NEVER consume or chew due to toxin risk? A) Christmas cactus B) Mistletoe C) Spice orchid D) Poinsettia Our first question showed us that poinsettia plants really are not the poisonous killers people think they are. They do irritate the stomach and cause drooling and vomiting, but do not require […]
We continue our 12 Days of Quiz-mas with a tough one! This is a very very bad deal if your dog (or cat) eats it, yet it doesn’t get nearly the press that chocolate and raisins do. I’ll give more details below… Which holiday treat can be fatal if eaten, and almost ALWAYS means a […]
Forget the desserts! Your dog wants to help out with the leftover ham! What condition will ham (meat or bones) NOT contribute to? A) Gastroenteritis (vomit/diarrhea) B) Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) C) Intestinal obstruction D) Ham/bone consumption can cause all of the above Yep, it was D. Sure, some dogs eat ham, or chew […]