by Whisker Cloud | Jul 9, 2024 | Blog
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...
by Old Town Animal Hospital | Jan 29, 2020 | Blog
by Old Town Animal Hospital | Dec 9, 2019 | Blog, Holiday Pet Safety
Be Careful with Seasonal Plants and Decorations Oh, Christmas Tree: Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn’t tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet. This will also prevent the tree water—which may contain fertilizers that can cause stomach...
by Old Town Animal Hospital | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog, Holiday Pet Safety
Keep the feast on the table—not under it. Eating turkey or turkey skin – sometimes even a small amount – can cause a life-threatening condition in pets known as pancreatitis. Fatty foods are hard for animals to digest, and many foods that are healthy for people are...
by Old Town Animal Hospital | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog, Holiday Pet Safety
Don’t feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum); Make sure your pet is properly identified (microchip, collar and ID tag) in case s/he escapes through the open...
