Squirrel Appreciation Day
0Today there was an article in the Washington Post about Squirrel Appreciation Day. Take a little extra time today to feed our squirrely friend with some treats. Make sure its alright with your landlord or apartment manager, and leave some sunflower seeds out for our friends fighting the cold.
What are your opinions on Squirrel Appreciation day? Do you leave treats for squirrels year-round? We’d love to hear your comments!
Sales
0We currently have a deal with our Frontline Plus and Advantage products: Buy 6, get 2 FREE!
Now is the time to stock up for your pet’s flea and tick prevention. This offer ends at the end of the month (12/31), and on the first of the year, there will be a price increase for these products.
Have a Happy New Year and enjoy as the weather gets cooler and we see a bit of snow.
Ask-a-Vet #1 : Festivity Cautions 2011
0Thanks for reading our first Ask-a-Vet! Today we’ll be discussing some of the seasons dangers to your pets, as well as some fun things you can do to help keep them safe and included in your celebrations.
Poinsettias
The common knowledge is that these plants are poisonous. Consumption of a poinsettia can cause vomiting, drooling, upset stomach, and many other irritations in your pet. This also depends on your pet. If you pet is very sensitive, it may effect them more severely. If your pet eats poinsettia this year, please call your local pet poison control or emergency services.
Another flower to be cautious of is the Lilly. In cats, lilies can cause kidney failure, even in the smallest amounts.
If you still want all the colorful floral decorations, silk flowers are a much safer option for your pets.
Some other helpful hints for celebrating safely can be found at
To help your pet feel included, you can get them special snacks from your local pet supply, or make some at home! The VPI website has some excellent features on foods your pet is not allowed to have. If you feel like baking for your pet, there are several websites that have pet-safe recipes for you to try.
Always remember to double-check the recipe ingredients, and know that your pet may have their own individual allergies.
Weekly Ask-a-Vet
0We’re going to be adding a new feature to this site! Starting next Wednesday, we’ll be having a weekly article where you can ask one of our veterinarians or technicians about random pet issues.
This is by no means meant to substitute for any actual diagnosis for your pet, but more so to answer the simple and random questions. Things along the lines of “Are flea collars really the best choice for my animal?”, or “I heard a rumor about wintergreen oil being poisonous for my cat. Is this true?”. These are the types of questions we can answer here online.
Feel free to drop us a line using our contact form! We would love to hear from you.
Updates
0Notice anything new? We’ve gone with a new layout for the website!
We’ve got a lot planned for the website, and we’re open to suggestions. Feel free to contact us using our contact form to let us know what you think.
