Dec 30, 2021 | Spotlights
You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets’ health? Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather: Winter...
Nov 24, 2021 | Spotlights
Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations for...
Aug 30, 2021 | Spotlights
Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network August 26, 2021, 11:40 AM ET CDCHAN-00449 Summary Ivermectin is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication used to treat certain infections caused by internal and...
Jun 30, 2021 | Spotlights
Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people; but all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can...
Jun 10, 2021 | Spotlights
By Angela Haupt Special To The Washington Post June 5, 2021 Humans in the eastern United States can argue endlessly about whether the Brood X cicadas are grotesque or magical, but dogs aren’t nearly so discriminating. They just think the curious creatures look like...