Dec 6, 2019 | Holiday Pet Safety
Holiday Pet Safety Tips to Safeguard Your Animals Keep your Pets Safe from Traditional Holiday Plants There are few symbols of the upcoming Holidays as significant as mistletoe, Poinsettia, or the magnificent pine tree embellished with the trappings of the season....
Dec 4, 2018 | Dog Health, Healthy Pets, Holiday Pet Safety
Christmas Trees: Anchor your tree to prevent it from toppling over. Do not allow your pet to drink from stagnant tree water. Mistletoe and Holly: artificial plants this holiday season are a safer option. Tinsel: Sparkly and attractive to kitties, ingestion can lead to...
Dec 4, 2018 | Dog Health, Healthy Pets, Holiday Pet Safety, Patient Stories
Did you know macadamia nuts are not a healthy snack for your dog? Longwood Veterinary Center’s patient, “Henry”, was recently seen for the ingestion trifecta: chocolate covered macadamia nuts and potentially raisins! According to his owner, Henry was fine the night he...
Oct 23, 2018 | Dog Health, Healthy Pets, Holiday Pet Safety, Pet Parenting, Pet Safety
First, it really is ok to cry over any lost Reese’s peanut butter cups… They are my favorite! After you discover your dog has eaten candy, begin asking yourself these important questions. How much candy was actually consumed? How much was chocolate candy? Dark...
Jul 19, 2018 | Holiday Pet Safety
It’s Summer Time! Bring on the swimming pools, barbecues, and family vacations. Don’t let a trip to the ER Vet spoil your time in the sand and sun. Longwood Veterinary Center wants you to consider the following pet tips for a safe and happy summer! 1. How Pets...
Jun 4, 2018 | Cat Health, Dog Health, Healthy Pets, Holiday Pet Safety, Pet Safety
Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care: Knowing the signs of an emergency is especially difficult when assessing pets who cannot talk! If your pet shows any of these signs, seek help immediately! Labored breathing Pale gums Bloody diarrhea Vomiting blood or vomiting more...
