Xylitol is now found in certain peanut and nut butters.  It is a natural sugar alcohol sweetener popular for its low glycemic index but known to cause hypoglycemia and hepatic necrosis in dogs.  Please check to make sure xylitol is not an ingredient in your peanut or nut butter before giving it to your four-legged […]

When venturing out into the world, it’s best to think ahead for your human companions, and your furred, scaled or feathered companions as well.  Here are 8 important tips when you decide to take your favorite animal companion on a trip be it local, or far from home.   1. Have a snug harness or […]

Tinsel and ribbon are pretty! That means cats and dogs LOVE to play with and EAT them! However, this can lead to life threatening intestinal problems. So keep you pets away while you decorate and make sure you clean up after wrapping those gifts!

That’s right! Chocolate, nuts and high fat treats are going to be all around us. These are soooo not good for our pets, though! Make sure you keep human treats and tree nuts away from your pets! These things are TOXIC!! Also, no greasy gravy, fat drippings, skin or bones from poultry or pork! We’ve […]

Be sure your outdoor pets are dry and out of the wind! You might consider a carefully placed heat bulb high enough so your animal doesn’t burn itself and lots of extra bedding!