Your pet is like a member of your family, it is important to note what can be healthy and unhealthy for your pet. You may have regular household items which may be hazardous to your little "Furry."

Please take the time to read the information below, a well informed pet owner makes a happy and healthy pet. While much of the information is related to one kind of pet, be sure to read it as it can apply to other types of pets as well. Click on any of the following categories for more information.
       
 
        

         
 
You may think you are giving your pet a special treat by giving him a small piece of holiday candy, but in fact, you may be unintentionally poisoning him. Some treats, especially chocolate, are actually quite dangerous for dogs and cats to consume, even in very small quantities.  
 

 

 Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, a compound very similar to caffeine in structure. Theobromine can be toxic to dogs and cats in small quantities, causing vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, seizures, rapid and irregular heartbeats, muscle tremors, coma and even death. Many foods that you and I find tasty, such as those high in fat and sugar, can have a completely different effect on cats and dogs. Fattening foods can cause pancreatitis, a serious, sometimes fatal, inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that produces digestive enzymes and the cells that produce insulin. You could even raise the insulin levels to such a level as to cause your pet to have diabetes.  
    Don't forget, pets like plants, and this holiday season, poinsetta's can be deadly. If you can't keep the plant safely out of reach, invest in a faux poinsetta, they are just as lovely and last all year round. To find out more about hazardous plants, click  
 
Thanksgiving No No's
 Thanksgiving is the beginning of the holiday season, a time when family and friends join in the merriment of the season. But it’s also a time when your dog needs some special attention. Keep the following tips in mind while enjoying Thanksgiving Day. Click for more information on Turkey Do's and Don'ts  
         
 
If you suspect your pet has consumed any amount of chocolate or candy, it is important to contact your veterinarian immediately. Your vet can advise you on what to do or whether you will need to bring your pet in for further evaluation and/or treatment.

Or call the ASPCA Poison Control Center 1-888-4ANI-HELP (1-888-426-4435)
  
         
 
Summer Tips
 pawSummer is the hottest time of the year for you and your pets. Heat related problems such as sunburn, burned feet, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are ever-present dangers during the summer months. click bone to read more  
 
Winter Tips
 The American Kennel Club, the nation's leading authority on purebred dogs, has ten helpful tips to help fight Jack Frost, click boneto read more
  
    ANTIFREEZE
As the days and nights become cooler, our thoughts turn to preparations for the winter season. One of the tasks people routinely do in the fall is to add antifreeze to their vehicles. While antifreeze works well for cars, it is deadly to dogs and other animals. A small amount left on the ground can prove to be disastrous to man's best friend if he happens to lap it up...Click for more		  
 
Does your cat refuse to use the litter box? Or claws your favorite comfy chair? Eat your plants or spray? Read how East Bay SPCA suggests how you can solve that problem by clicking  
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If you have more questions about the health of you cat, such as skin irritations, urinary problems, weight control or behavior, please click  
 
Is your dog digging holes in your yard? Is he barking non-stop. Did Fido chew your favorite shoe? Click to find out why and how you can curb those nasty habits.  
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If you have more questions about the health of you dog, such as excessive drool, diet, flea control, doggy car sickeness or over agressiveness, please click  
 
THINGS TO WATCH FOR IN YOUR GARDEN
A leafy green yard is a retreat from everyday stresses for people, but could present a minefield of health problems for rambunctious pets. Click for more info		  


"If a cat spoke, it would say things like, 'Hey, I don't see the problem here." -Roy Blount, Jr.

"The dog was created specially for children. He is the god of frolic." -Henry Ward Beecher

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