Pet Health Blog
Summer brings sunshine, outdoor adventures, and longer days spent with our pets. But it also brings some seasonal hazards that many pet owners may not realize can be dangerous.
Pets and Chocolate: A Toxic Combination
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.
Dog Bone Danger
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.
How to Have a Safe Thanksgiving with Your Pets
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.
Is Your Pet Prepared for the Total Solar Eclipse?
An estimated one million people will travel to Oregon for this month’s total solar eclipse. As locals and tourists prepare, there’s one group that shouldn’t get overlooked – our pets.
Lilies Make a Dangerous Bouquet for Cats
Bold, beautiful lilies start to blossom in spring gardens and appear in Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and May Day bouquets. But did you know they can be poisonous and extremely toxic to cats?
Q&A: Medical Marijuana for Pets
While we know that marijuana is toxic to our furry friends, there are still many unknowns about the use of medical marijuana in veterinary medicine. DoveLewis Chief Medical Officer Lee Herold answers your questions about this controversial drug use for pets.
