Archive for October, 2009
Be Careful of Anti-freeze!
Once again colder weather is approaching and we always get a few pets in our hospital exposed to antifreeze and for many it is fatal. Always secure antifreeze products in a locked area where pets can not get to it. Antifreeze is sweet smelling and tasting and cats and dogs (and children) readily drink it. [...]
Ticks are on the prowl again!
Just a reminder that ticks are still present and are becoming active again in the autumn months. Just today a Labrador presented with a deer tick (this tick transmits Lyme’s disease) attached and the skin was inflamed. Ticks are carriers of many diseases some of which are Lyme’s disease, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted fever, and [...]
Halloween–Beware of “Spooky” Treats!!!
(submitted by Betsy Kubisz) Just because you’re enjoying some spooky Halloween treats does not mean that it’s safe for your pets to do the same….notably candy and gum! Candy, especially chocolate, and gum, especially sugar-free using xylatol, can be toxic (poisonous) to your pets. You’re pets are attracted to the smell but do NOT let [...]
Leptospirosis–What you don’t know could kill you!
Oak Hill Animal Clinic is committed to the highest standards of care for our clients and their pets. Veterinary medicine isan ever changing science that requires us to reevaluate our policies and procedures on an ongoing basis in order to provide you and your pet with the best possible care. Leptospirosis is the most common [...]
