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.
Permethrin: Not all Flea Products are Created Equal
Permethrin is the active ingredient in many flea control products for dogs and premises, and it can cause seizures and life threatening muscle tremors in cats.
Choose Non-Toxic Plants for your Garden
Check your existing plantings and any new plants you are considering adding against one or more of these lists to make sure you aren’t unintentionally introducing a poisonous plant into your pet’s environment.
Rattlesnakes: What to do if your Dog is Bitten
If your dog does encounter a snake of any sort, he or she is very likely to be curious about this new creature, and to engage with it, either out of curiosity or in challenge.
The Deadly Easter Lily: Toxicity in Cats
Easter Lilies are a beautiful flower that is tempting to buy and often arrives as a gift. However, Easter Lilies are a life-threatening hazard to cats.
Danger in your Compost: Mycotoxin Toxicity
You’ve heard of dumpster diving? Introducing green bin binging. Composting is a great, eco-friendly way to deal with your kitchen waste. However, your composter, whether its a backyard version in your yard, or your city “green” bin can look like a great snack to your dog, and the contents of your bin can be extremely…
Easter Tip Sheet
Just some quick reminders to keep your family pets safe as Easter approaches. 1. Easter Lilies are extremely dangerous to all pets. Please avoid having them in your home. Cats, especially indoor cats or those who have been housebound by the cold weather, are likely to snack on any greenery brought into the house. Even…
Sago Palm Poisoning
Sago palm is an ornamental plant that is becoming quite popular and it is deadly. It causes liver failure in cats, dogs and people. Sago palms are sold as potted plants often with no warning on them and often not even labeled as Sago Palms. They are covered in spines which make people think that…
Easter Lilies are Dangerous to Pets
We know we’ve blogged about this before, but it’s so important that we like to remind people every year. Easter Lilies are extremely dangerous to all pets. Cats, in particular indoor cats or those who have been housebound all winter, are likely to nibble on any fresh greenery brought into the house. Even a tiny…
Happy Valentine’s Day
Puppy love is the best kind (and kitty love, too of course). We at Blue Cross Animal Hospital wish you all a Happy Valentines Day! Just remember that this holiday poses a few hazards to your pet. Most importantly, remember that chocolate is extremely toxic to dogs. If you think your dog has consumed any…
Pets and the Holidays: Safety Checklist
The holiday season is almost upon us. It’s a wonderful time of the year for everyone, but your pets require some special thought to make sure they enjoy the festivities as much as the rest of your family. Here are some pet safety tips to keep in mind, all year long, but especially over the…
Bread Dough Toxicity
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us swing into action baking up a storm. After all, yummy baked goods are one of the best parts of the festivities. While you are in the kitchen, keep in mind that yeast-based dough is potentially very dangerous to pets. There are two main reasons…