The folks at Monrovia Nursery recently posted a helpful how-to list for creating a dog-friendly yard. You can read the full article, along with some suggested dog-friendly plants to consider, HERE. Here are a few highlights to help you create a dog-friendly outdoor space: Make sure...
Getting a rash from poison ivy is no fun…for dogs and us humans! There may be an added danger with dogs if they ingest this plant. What should you do if your dog encounters poison ivy? Here’s a brief overview from the experts. What makes poison...
Veterinarians at the UC-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have compiled a list of the plants most responsible for pet owner calls to their veterinary hospital about possible plant poisoning. These plants can be toxic to all or some companion animal species. The level of toxicity can...
The list of plants that are toxic to dogs, cats, and other pets can be quite long. The Poinsettia, a common Christmas season houseplant, has a reputation for being toxic to pets, especially cats. While another popular holiday houseplant—the Easter lily—is extremely dangerous to cats, does...
An important animal awareness holiday happens in March: Pet Poison Prevention Month. The ASPCA urges pet owners to be mindful of the following common pet poison hazards: Household cleaning products Pesticides (insect and rodent) Certain people foods Automotive products (like antifreeze) Medicines (human and pet, Rx...
Veterinarians around the country are warning dog owners about the hazards of exposing your dog to bodies of standing water that have algae containing a poisonous bacterium known as cyanobacteria. Toxic blue-green algae was responsible for the deaths of several dogs in the US and Canada...
The folks at the rover.com website have created a very useful new list of poisonous plants for dog and cat owners. The list includes photographs of each plant to help in identification, as well as the plant’s common name and scientific name. You can find plants that...
Here are a few springtime safety tips for pet owners who enjoy spending time with their fur kids in the garden! Most dog and cat owners have a good idea about what plants are safe for their pets, and which ones can be toxic. If you...
Are you keeping your pets safe this holiday season? Lots of tempting food and decorations around the house could lead to an unexpected holiday visit to the vet! Here are a few common-sense holiday pet safety tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Certain people foods are...
In many parts of the world, fall is the time of year when mushrooms make their appearance in woods and other natural areas. Is your dog at risk of poisoning if she eats a wild mushroom while out on a walk? According to the North American...
Those popular little indoor succulent plants you’re seeing everywhere are adorable and appealing…but are they safe to bring home if you have a dog or cat in the house? There are many houseplants that can be harmful to our pets, but with the growing popularity of...