PET TOY SAFETY – Canine

To keep your pet safe, it’s important to know about pet toy hazards and how to avoid them. If you are worried about the safety of your pet’s toys, talk to your veterinarian. Contact your veterinarian if you see your pet swallow a piece of a toy or if your pet vomits,...

PET SITTER INSTRUCTIONS – Canine

To help ensure that your pet is properly cared for, give your pet sitter detailed written instructions, and discuss them with the sitter. Make sure the sitter knows the dates of coverage, the preferred times for visits, and the number of visits needed. Give the sitter...

PET CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) – Canine

If your pet has a cardiac arrest, you can help save his or her life by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). By distributing much-needed oxygen and blood throughout a pet’s body, CPR can help do the work that the lungs and heart have stopped doing. If you...

PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN DOGS – Canine

More than 85% of dogs over 4 years of age have periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a progressive inflammation of the supporting structures around the teeth. Signs of periodontal disease include bad breath, redness or bleeding along the gum line, difficulty...