'Safety' 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 [...]
HEAT WAVE–PROTECT YOUR PETS
During this extremely hot weather it is vital to protect our pets from overheating. This can occur very quickly and can be life-threatening. For outside pets, SHADE is vitally important. A dog house does not count as most pets avoid these in warm weather due to the lack of air flow. A sun barrier should [...]
Office Safety and Common Courtesy
When you bring your pet to the veterinary clinic, safety is a concern. Many times I see cat owners carry in their pets in their arms, no collar or leash. We have had 2 occasions where a cat, loose in the car, escaped from the car upon arrival at our clinic. The cat never made it [...]
Beware of "Dog"
Submitted by Danny Misch Although it is very likely many people have never seen a coyote near their home before, or anywhere in real life for that matter, coyotes are actually lurking everywhere. The point of this blog post is not to care anyone but is to inform the reader. Coyotes, like many wild animals, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Identify your pets!
It is so important to have your pets identified so that if they become lost they can be readily returned to you . This week we had a Dachshund/Hound mix brought to our office. The lady found it wandering the street. She had checked at several houses in her neighborhood and had posted signs. The [...]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The Center for Disease Control(CDC) reports about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year and 885,000 of those require medical attention. In 2006, more than 31,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a result of being bitten by dogs. For more information on dog bite prevention [...]
Don't get caught DWWD!
A DWWD? Driving With Windows Down. Finally warmer weather has hit Northwest Indiana and although it is safe for us humans to be driving with the windows of our cars down, it is not safe for our pets. Oh we have all seen it the dog hanging its head outthe car window while your driving [...]
