At this time of the year I always like to remind everyone about potential holiday hazards to your animal. 1. Christmas Tree – this includes the ornaments, tinsel, and the water in the Christmas tree stand. Keep your glass ornaments out of reach of your dog or kitty. Animals are attracted to the vivid colors and the
It’s hard to believe the holidays are here again! We all get caught up in this very busy time, regardless if you are the one cooking the family meal, traveling to see family, or having family visit you. It is a fun, but hectic time, and it’s easy to “forget” about your fur kids. Here
Halloween is just around the corner! This means costume time, parties, and sweet treats to enjoy! As much as the kiddies (and some of us adults too!) look forward to the holiday, this does not necessarily hold true for our dogs and cats. Halloween can be a scary and dangerous time for them! We want
I know, I know, the last thing one wants on a Friday is a QUIZ! But, not to worry...I've made this a very simple one - only 3 little questions. The answers are below - past the picture of the dog - don't cheat now! 1) All human medicines will work on pets if you
Yes, April is pet first aid awareness month! Preparedness is the key! What I thought I would do is throughout the month of April is give you some tips and tricks you can easily do. Here’s today’s tip: Do you know where your nearest after-hours emergency vet hospital is? If you answer is a vague “yeah,
I am often asked about dog leashes. People want to know which type of leash is the best one to buy. Leashes, like anything else, can be a personal preference. Retractable type leashes are very popular, although I am not a fan of them for many reasons. While they may be fine in a park,
The month of March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month and the good people at Dogster came up with this infographic to help spread the word about poisons and your dog! Even common, everyday items that are safe for you and me are toxic to your fur kids. Visit their website for further information, www.dogster.com
We often get the following types of questions: 1) Why do we require two sets of keys? 2) Why can’t I just give you the remote to my garage door? 3) Why can’t I just leave the key for you under the mat? We have very good reasons for our policies and procedures. Read on!
In my previous post, Pet First Aid Kits – Part 1, I wrote about the importance of having a pet first aid kit for your dogs and cats. Ideally, if you have a dog, we recommend you have two kits; one kit for the house and a second kit in your car. If you do
Contact Consumer: 800-544-7521 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 20, 2014 - On Feb. 14, 2014 , Med-Vet International initiated a nationwide recall of 140 boxes of 1/2cc U-40 insulin syringes. The syringes have been found to be labeled with 40 units per 1/2cc syringe and they should be marked with only 20 units per 1/2cc, which
If you have animals, a pet first aid kit is an essential item to have in your household. If you are one of those people who have yet to purchase a pet first aid kit, there is no need to shrink into the background, hoping no one will see you. We can help you! And,
We want everyone to have a safe holiday season and that includes your companion animals. Here are some tips to ensure you won’t be making a needless trip to the emergency vet this holiday season! 1) Keep those shiny bows and papers out of the reach of your 4-legged companion! Nothing is more enticing, especially
