Dude, Just Say No to Pot for your Pet
Are Marijuana products safe for my dog or cat? In short, the answer is No.
Replace Your Faulty Elimedical Syringes
We have recently discovered that Elimedical has released some faulty syringes into the marketplace, which could cause a serious overdose. We are doing a free replacement of any U-100 syringes which were purchased from us.
Keep the Happy in your Pet’s Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is one of our favourite holidays of the year! Make sure your long weekend doesn’t include a trip to an emergency vet with these reminders.
Keep your Pets Safe this Fall
Fall is fabulous–sunny days and cool nights, fantastic foliage and country walks. But fall can also bring some hazards for your pet. Use our quick list of tips to keep your four-legged family safe.
Contact Voltage: Protect your Pet from Electric Shock
In addition to ice, snow, and salt, stray contact voltage is a potential serious hazard of walking your dog in rain or snow–one that is completely invisible.
Halloween Reminders
We’ve put together some Halloween reminders so you and your pets enjoy the night.
High-Rise Syndrome: Falling is a Spring Hazard for Cats
Falling from a window or balcony is a cat danger so common that it has been named by veterinarians: High-Rise Syndrome.
Easter Hazards
Easter is coming up quickly. It’s huge fun for the kids, but brings a number of potential hazards into play for our four-legged family members.
Bees, Wasps, Stings and your Pet
Dogs are curious creatures. They love to run and chase things including bees and wasps. Outdoor cats will stalk an insect for ages, and then pounce and try and play with it. And both species can accidentally contact a stinging insect, in the same way that humans can. In almost every case, the reaction of…
Puppy, it’s Hot Outside!
As we all know, gets a number of heat waves every summer that make life uncomfortable for both pets and people. It’s extremely important to take measures to protect both dogs and cats from the dangers of high temperatures. Neither dogs or cats sweat to cool themselves off–they pant, getting rid of the excess heat…
Spring Things: Skunks and Anti-freeze
Even though the weather isn’t co-operating, spring really is here. We wanted to remind you about a couple of potential pet hazards that come with the season. Skunks You and your dog are out and about more, and so are skunks. To lower the chances of a dog vs. skunk encounter, avoid letting your pooch…
Pet Tips for a Happy Holiday!
‘Tis the Season! We at Blue Cross Animal Hospital wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season. To help make sure your cats and dogs enjoy the holiday as much as you do, we’ve gathered together a few tips on keeping your pet safe during this hectic time. We hope you won’t…