by pinpoint | Feb 1, 2013 | Hot Topics!
A Cat Owner’s List of Tips for Less Stress on the Way to the Vets: An excellent web video called “Cat Carriers: Friend not Foe” is available which demonstrates the recommendations listed below. Please feel free to use this link to see the...
by pinpoint | Dec 21, 2012 | Hot Topics!
Christmas trees, Holly and Ivy, kissing under the mistletoe, bright red Poinsettias: holiday greens brighten up December. Unfortunately some of these are risks to our pets. Houses can be decorated with some simple precautions. Poinsettia leaves contain sap, which is...
by pinpoint | Dec 21, 2012 | Hot Topics!
Does your dog spend his days in a barn, kennel or outdoor run? If so this message is for you. Wintertime brings some important considerations. Outdoor dogs (and cats) need more calories in cold weather because their bodies need more fuel to stay warm. While many...
by pinpoint | Dec 21, 2012 | Hot Topics!
Antifreeze (Ethylene glycol)—It’s important to keep your car running in winter and cool in summer—it’s also VERY TOXIC to pets. Unfortunately it is also sweet to the taste and pets may try to consume spills. Some windshield washes even contain a little antifreeze. ...
by pinpoint | Dec 21, 2012 | Hot Topics!
Did you know your dog’s sense of smell is 40 to 100 times better than your own! Dog’s seem particularly capable of smelling food gifts and chocolate—even when they are wrapped in cellophane and wrapping paper! Chocolate, if eaten in large enough quantity (depending...
