'Poisons' Category
Winterizing Precautions
Once again cold weather is on the way and, as always, there are potential hazards for our pets. First of all, this time of year many people are adding antifreeze to their vehicles. This is highly poisonous to pets (and people too) in that it destroys the kidneys. Most antifreeze has a sweet smell/taste so [...]
Enjoy the Holidays–safely!
Once again the holiday season is here. Every year we see cats and dogs that have been given some of the holiday food and we think we are sharing with our pets but actually we are putting them at risk of illness, some cases that are life threatening requiring hospitalization. Vomiting and diarrhea are 2 [...]
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 [...]
Valentines Day – beware of chocolate
Valentines Day is coming and chocolates are a sweet gift to give to your sweetie, but be sure your lovable sweet dog does not eat any. Chocolate is toxic to dogs. It contains a substance known as Theobromine found in cocoa beans. Theobromine is a stimulant compund similar to caffeine and can cause serious toxic effects [...]
Crown Point Vet information on Peanut Butter Recall in pet foods/treats
As a member of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association I have been made aware of 2 websites to get information that Petsmart has issued a recall on one of their products, Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits, due to the Salmonella contaminated peanut butter. This outbreak has been nation wide so quite possibly could affect residents and their pets [...]
