Category: Pet Owner Blog

New ‘pethelpline’ Subscription Services Now Available When your pet is sick, injured or acting strangely, it’s important to know who to call. With one phone number, pet lovers can now have 24 hours a day, seven days a week, access to industry-leading veterinary and toxicology advice. With more than two million pet health incidents managed…

The days are getting longer, and the weather is getting warmer. That means that it’s everyone’s favorite season, pool season! Unfortunately, along with the fun comes some serious risks to our pets. Chlorinated pool water and concentrated chlorine tabs contain chemicals similar to household bleach, which can be quite corrosive. Let’s DIVE in! Our pets…

Potential poisonings can be a scary situation for any pet owner. However, recognizing the signs of a toxin ingestion and taking the right action quickly can make a lifesaving difference for your pet. Pet Poison Helpline is available 24/7 to provide guidance in the event of potential poisonings, but it is important to be prepared…

As spring nears, fleas, ticks, ants, termites, and other creepy crawlies will show their ugly faces once again. Luckily, there are products to help prevent these creepy crawlies from infecting our pets and our property! Although these products may be helpful, it’s important to remember they carry risks as well, especially for our pets. What…

We all know how curious our canine friends can be, and when left unsupervised, they can get themselves into serious trouble! Unfortunately, you may have toxic substances in your backyard right now and not even know it. For example, common insecticides may contain a concerning active ingredient, Bifenthrin. Bifenthrin is used professionally and privately to…