Pet Health Blog

February is “Mend a Broken Heart” month.

Milk or dark, candy or cake – chocolate may be one of our favorite sweet treats, but it’s definitely not meant to be consumed by our furry friends.

We see our fair share of stray pets with outdated microchips, making it hard to reunite the pets with their owners. Don’t let this misfortune befall your furry friend!

Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a report about the dangers of dog bone treats. While many pet owners know to avoid giving turkey or chicken bones to dogs, the FDA also urges pet owners to stay away from processed and packaged bones sold as dog treats.

DoveLewis generally sees an increased number of patients over the Thanksgiving weekend. However, most of the cases caused by the holiday hustle and bustle are completely preventable food-related illnesses or injuries.

While cats love exploring nature, the great outdoors can offer a variety of dangers for our feline friends. In fact, many outdoor cats who visit DoveLewis need treatment for an injury acquired while roaming outside.