Pet Poison Prevention – Protecting our Pets
Pet Poison Prevention Month Protecting Our Pets From Poisoning As a pet parent you’ve probably heard over and over again the dangers your pet should avoid. Ask any dog parent what your dog shouldn’t consume and the first thing that usually comes to mind is chocolate. But what about other dangers we as pet parents must be made aware of? March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, and on this episode of Vet Chat, Dr. Ryan Llera...
Dog Days of Summer Safety – Pesticides
This is the sixth in a series of posts highlighting: Summer Safety Tips for Pets Tip #6 Pesticides What a great pleasure it is for your dog to lay on the grass, catch some rays, have a good roll around and sniff all the pretty flowers. But before putting your paws on that grass, or taking a good sniff of those flowers, make sure they haven’t been treated with fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or insecticides that are toxic to...
Dog Days of Summer Safety – Water Safety
This is the second in a series of six weekly posts highlighting: Summer Safety Tips for Pets Tip #2 Dog Water Safety! Planning on going to the beach, cottage or boating with your pet this summer? Not all dogs are natural swimmers! It’s true! Some of us have been known to sink like a stone! Even dogs that can swim may not be strong swimmers, they can get caught up in the current and tire easily. Dogs can get excited on a boat, jump off...
Dog Days of Summer Safety
Dog Days of Summer Safety Today is officially the first day of summer! Woohoo! While you’re enjoying the hot,hazy, lazy, sunny days of summer, lets not forget the importance of protecting our pets and pet safety! This is the first in a series of six weekly posts highlighting Summer Safety Tips for Pets Tip #1 No Hot Dogs in Cars! The only place a “hot dog” belongs is on a plate at a BBQ or picnic! Never, ever, leave your dog...
Rabies, Raccoons and Dog Safety
Rabies, Raccoons and Dog Safety On this episode of Vet Chat I ask Dr. Ryan Llera to discuss rabies, raccoons and dog safety. There have been several warnings to pet owners lately informing them of raccoons that have tested positive for rabies, and don’t think for one minute that because you live in the city your pet is exempt from being exposed to these infected animals. The above photo is a raccoon that took up residence in my...
Car Rides – Seat Belts and Safety
Pet Safety in the Car There’s nothing like a dog going for a car ride! The excitement in their eyes, the wag of their tail, jumping up and down with excitement, the anticipation of possibly going to the park, the beach, a visit to fellow doggie friends, or maybe, just maybe, a trip to the pet store to buy a new toy! What dog could resist a ride in a car? We see them sitting in the front passenger seat, sometimes their...
Emergency Preparedness Month – Ontario SPCA
May is Emergency Preparedness Month! Is your family prepared for a major emergency, evacuation or natural disaster? How about your pets? Making arrangements before the chaos of an emergency can increase your pet’s chances of survival and greatly reduce the fear and anxiety your pet will experience. In Ontario, we are each responsible for our own safety and survival during the first 72 hours of an emergency. Responsibility for the...
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