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Halloween brings out costumes and tricksters, and also creates certain hazards and toxins for dogs and our pets. In addition weather changes in early Fall bring out nature’s dangers. This blog will discuss our evil ghouls that come out this season: Chucky Chocolate, Serious Xylitol, Slithering Snakes, and Scary Spiders; and describe what can be done to keep your pet household safe and festive...
Well, somehow time has gotten away from me without blogging for a couple weeks….. Lots of distractions, like attending the 26th annual Genesis Awards at the Beverly Hilton. The Genesis Awards is sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States, and honors major news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works that raise public awareness of animal issues. It was a wonderfully inspiring evening seeing the good work so many are doing to make life better for animals. I also got to meet and rub elbows with people like Angela Kinsey (The Office) and Cloris Leachman. This week I had the honor of visiting with my Vet School classmate, Dr. Patty Khuly, who writes for vetstreet.com. She is doing such amazing things to promote and discuss veterinary care. And it was especially fun spending time with her. But let’s get back to talking about pets and poisons. Though Easter was a couple days ago, it’s still important to talk about Easter lilies...
