Seasonal Care for Pets

Special precautions must be taken to ensure that Rover and Kitty remain healthy and cool during the hot summer days.

Symptoms of heatstroke must be recognized, and treatment must be initiated rapidly.

Herbicides (weed killers), insecticides, rodent poison, and slug and snail bait are some of the toxic chemicals used outdoors that may be harmful to your pet.

When on the host, these skin parasites feed daily or every other day.

The most common cause of poisoning in dogs and cats is from insecticides.

Read about some helpful tips for taking your dog on vacation.

Special attention should be provided for pets during colder periods.

Some breeds do not tolerate the cold very well and should not live outdoors.

During the winter months, dogs' paws are often swollen and irritated. Examination reveals red, inflamed skin between toes.

Learn how to better provide food and water for your outdoor pet.

Be mindful: On cold mornings, if your cat is not in the house, it may be under the hood of your car!

Just a small amount of antifreeze consumed by a pet can cause irreversible kidney damage, leading to coma and death.